Variable Data Processor: Second Shift

Wallace Graphics Inc • Duluth, GA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Wallace Graphics is seeking a Variable Data Processor to join their Prepress team in Duluth. This role is responsible for preparing digital files and composing variable data/graphics for printing. The company is a leader in the industry and one of the largest and fastest-growing commercial print companies in Georgia, offering a full range of services including commercial printing, direct mail, book manufacturing, digital wide format, and more.

Requirements

• Associate’s degree (AS) or Bachelor’s degree (BS) in Graphic Communications, Printing Technology, Information Technology, or a related field; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and/or experience.
• A minimum of three (3) to five (5) years of experience in variable data printing, data processing, or prepress operations in a commercial printing, direct mail, or marketing services environment is required.
• Demonstrated proficiency in VDP composition tools.
• A strong understanding of various design software, such as Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop).
• Be able to use or willing to learn prepress software like Acrobat, Pitstop, and imposition software.
• Knowledge of color management, file formats, and printing processes.
• Attention to detail and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• File Management and Pre-flight Preparation
• Imposition and Trapping
• Color Management
• Designing, Building, and Maintaining Variable Data Composition Templates (Adobe InDesign Data Merge or equivalent VDP platforms.)
• Mapping of Variable Data Fields (text, images, barcodes, QR codes)
• Developing and Documenting Reusable Template Frameworks
• Preflight and Quality Control Checks
• Creating proofs for client review

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree