Prepress Technician
About The Position
The Prepress Technician works alongside studio team members as part of the creative and production staff at Versa Designed Surfaces. The role prepares files for color, layout, and technical specifications for wide web printing. It also supports designers with creative concept development, performs quality control of files, records data in an ERP system, and assists with other duties related to digital printing. The position requires collaboration in an open studio environment, attention to deadlines, and a positive, team-oriented approach. The technician may also help develop specific projects or brand designs and must be able to take initiative and manage multiple tasks to deadline.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Fine Arts or Graphic Design, and/or three years of experience developing files for wide web printing.
- High proficiency in Photoshop and Illustrator.
- Extreme attention to detail when following job instructions and quality control processes.
- Demonstrated experience in traditional prepress functions.
- Strong verbal, written, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to take initiative and manage and complete multiple tasks by deadlines.
- Ability to work effectively as part of a design group and under deadline pressure while maintaining a positive attitude.
- Strong work ethic and commitment.
- High energy and a desire to create patterns that keep Versa Designed Surfaces at the forefront of the market.
Responsibilities
- Preflight, step and repeat, and lay out design files to technical specifications and color targets using Adobe Creative Suite.
- Perform quality control processes on files before printing.
- Collaborate with designers and studio personnel to obtain design approvals for layouts.
- Attend regular design review meetings and keep current on assigned projects and deadlines.
- Assist with the development of specific projects or brand designs as needed.
- Record data in an ERP system and perform other duties involved in the digital printing process.
Benefits
- Paid time off
- 10 paid holidays
- Three medical plans
- Dental and vision coverage
- 401(k) matching
- Short-term disability
- Group accident and cancer insurance
- Company-paid life insurance and long-term disability
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Job Type
Full-time
