Pre-Press Technician

Graphic Village•Cincinnati, OH

11h•Hybrid

About The Position

The Prepress Technician – Offset Plate Production is responsible for preparing, reviewing, and processing digital files for offset printing and producing high-quality printing plates that meet customer specifications and production requirements. This role serves as a critical link between design, prepress, and pressroom operations, ensuring accurate file preparation, color management, plate output, and workflow efficiency to support on-time production and exceptional print quality.

Requirements

Expert knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite including InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator and Acrobat.
Strong design and illustration skills (adaptable to various design styles).
Strong oral and written communication skills (personable and professional).
Critical thinking.
Research skills and resourcefulness (ability to “Google it” and self-educate).
Willingness to share knowledge with other team members.
Ability to represent data visually (charts, graphs and infographics).
Strong attention to detail.
Ability to adhere to rigid deadlines and multi-task.
High school diploma or equivalent
1 year pre-press experience

Nice To Haves

Some knowledge of Adobe Premiere or After Effects (videography and photography) is a plus.
Experience in automation tools, variable PDF processing & layout programming highly preferred.
Bachelor's degree in graphic design, visual communication or related field from an accredited institution or an equivalent level of professional design experience
Photography experience is a plus
3-5 years of agency experience a plus

Responsibilities

Coordinate with production, sales and design teams to produce and prioritize jobs and, when necessary, reorganize to meet deadline changes and updates.
Brainstorm and ideate projects individually and as part of a team.
Receive and manipulate files electronically from email.
Troubleshoot customer files, load fonts, inspect graphics and make color separations.
Prepare file for output.
Layout/impose files on template and output.
Ensure files are maintained and organized for easy retrieval.
Provide training and advice to customers on the preparation of digital files.
Discuss and implement internal and client feedback in a timely and professional manner.
Stay up to date with emerging technology and design trends.
Collaborate with art director and other creative team members.