Variable Data Programmer

TDSWaunakee, WI
Onsite

About The Position

Variable Data Programmer Overview Are you looking for a career with a great company? We are looking for a Variable Data Programmer to join our award-winning team! The ideal candidate is very detail oriented with experience in data manipulation, USPS regulations, list processing and data management. Suttle-Straus, is a premier provider of printing, digital imaging, wide format, mailing, custom kitting, warehousing, and distribution services. Our success is founded on three core principles: A clear focus on meeting and exceeding customer expectations; a long history of implementing new technologies to increase quality and efficiency; and the importance of building an outstanding workforce. Suttle-Straus offers a collaborative work environment, great benefits and fantastic co-workers.

Requirements

  • Must be proficient with Windows and Mac operating system
  • Excellent typing skills required
  • Experience with DOS & Microsoft Office Suite required
  • Experience with Adobe Creative Cloud applications
  • Requires great attention to detail
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced work environment

Nice To Haves

  • Associate degree or equivalent professional experience is a plus
  • Experience with BCC or Quadient Inspire a plus
  • Database experience a plus
  • Experience in a mail logistics and / or letter shop preferred but trainable
  • Working knowledge of postal sortation and bulk mailing rules a plus

Responsibilities

  • Design, develop, and execute variable data composition workflows for personalized print and mail communications, ensuring accurate and visually consistent output across all projects.
  • Build and maintain dynamic templates and composition logic by merging client data with creative assets to produce highly customized, data-driven documents for proofing and production.
  • Translate client and internal requirements into effective personalization strategies, including segmentation, conditional logic, and multi-version output.
  • Work closely with Client Services and production teams to interpret job requirements and ensure accurate execution of variable composition and personalization.
  • Utilize client-supplied artwork (typically Adobe Creative Suite files) to create fully integrated variable documents, maintaining brand integrity and production standards.
  • Perform quality assurance and troubleshooting of variable output, ensuring data accuracy, layout integrity, and compatibility with downstream production processes (e.g., inserting, barcoding, mailing).
  • Apply problem-solving skills to resolve composition challenges related to data mapping, template logic, layout rendering, and output generation.
  • Support and enhance composition workflows and efficiencies, identifying opportunities for automation, standardization, and template reuse.
  • Serve as a technical resource to internal and external stakeholders on variable data composition capabilities and best practices.
  • Perform data preparation tasks as needed to support composition workflows, including file ingestion, normalization, and basic cleansing—leveraging established processes and tools that are structured and trainable.
  • Assist with data-related workflow steps such as presort processing and file standardization, with a primary focus on ensuring data readiness for successful variable composition output.
  • Demonstrate the ability to learn and apply new tools, technologies, and composition techniques quickly within a production-driven environment.
  • Maintain a high level of accuracy, attention to detail, and adherence to documented standard operating procedures.

Benefits

  • health, dental, vision and life insurance
  • company matched 401(k) plan
  • Paid time off accrues monthly from date of hire
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