About This Role
This role involves producing high-quality digital and press-ready files by efficiently preparing client files for press and imposition. The Prepress Specialist is responsible for ensuring all specifications and deadlines are met while maintaining strict confidentiality.
Responsibilities
- Communicate effectively with the North America Prepress team and the Operations Director to ensure all client copies and layout instructions strictly adhere to specifications and committed deadlines are met
- Receive and verify that the source file and all its components (including logos, fonts and symbols such as register marks) are in order
- Preflight and troubleshoot customer digital files, load fonts, inspect graphics and handle color separation
- Inspect and process client provided files and take necessary actions to fix identified issues
- Make sure all instructions and job specifications in the Production Ticket are strictly followed
- Conduct a thorough final review of every job before client submission by comparing documents and completing all required job checklists
- Pro-actively inform the client of any grammatical errors, misspellings and inconsistencies with the source file provided in case these are noticed
- Prepare files for output to digital print ready and press ready
- Operate the office-assigned equipment in accordance with office-approved guidelines
- Adhere to the DG3 Group's strict rules governing confidentiality of client information
Requirements
- College degree in Art and Design, Information Technology, Computer Science, Advertising/Media or equivalent with relevant experience in high-end print and publishing industry
- Extensive knowledge and technical skill in Adobe Acrobat and Enfocus Pitstop Professional
- Experienced in Imposition
- Extensive knowledge in Apogee, or other Imposition software
- Thorough knowledge in MS Office, Adobe InDesign, Illustrator and Photoshop
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment handling multiple tasks and tight deadlines
- Excellent communication and writing skills
- Detail-oriented; able to ensure an error-free final checking
- Must be prepared to work on a shifting basis and overtime if needed
Nice to have:
- Expert in printing processes, knowledge in troubleshooting issues on file and knowledge in Color Management are advantages
