Prepress Specialist

ABC Imaging • Carlstadt, NJ

1d • Onsite

About The Position

ABC Imaging has an immediate opening for a Prepress Specialist with 3-5 years of printing/graphics experience in our New Jersey location. We're looking for someone with experience in traditional prepress, more focus on file mechanics vs. artistic design. You will be working directly with a team that supports our high-end retail clients. This is a great opportunity to learn, develop and expand skills in the industry: PRINTING EXPERIENCE IS A MUST!

Requirements

• 3 – 5 years of printing/graphics experience
• Experience with color printing, dye sublimation printing, UV printing, and Large/small format printing
• Must have Caldera/Workflow software
• Experienced in current design and page layout software
• File prep and "fixing" for print-ready status - pre-flighting, layering, knockout, trapping, and overprints
• Ability to handle complex large format projects, like bus tiling and vehicle wraps, often with variable graphics, bus configurations, and delivery points. A high-level organization must be utilized.
• Experience with Color Management rules and methodologies adhering to industry color standards
• Exceptional Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite and Corel Draw
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and head multiple projects without losing focus
• Strong attention to detail
• Stellar communication skills both verbally and in writing
• Willingness to learn new skills and train others on these skills as they are incorporated into the digital workflow.
• Self-driven growth activity in the modern design and print market via forums, magazines, or memberships in order to grow with developing technologies and strategies.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of ICC profiling, press profiling, and color gamut limitations are a bonus – this can be trained to new staff.

Responsibilities

• Accept incoming jobs that require art production, digital manipulation, or output.
• Preflight all incoming digital files to ensure the most accurate reproduction based on customer expectations.
• Provides constant analysis and improvement of current preflight and prepress standards against evolving industry standards.
• Maintain proper calibration of digital equipment to industry standards utilizing modern RIP and color calibration equipment.
• Coordinate with other managers concerning schedules and deadlines, ensuring a smooth workflow.
• Proof all jobs for accuracy, content, color, size, and production requirements.
• Aids the graphics and digital production teams as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed