Prepress Specialist

ABC ImagingCarlstadt, NJ
1dOnsite

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.
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