PrePress Specialist

About This Role

This specialist role transforms customer artwork into production-ready files for flexographic printing operations. The Prepress Specialist works with customer-supplied artwork, making adjustments and corrections to ensure files meet both customer expectations and production requirements. This role involves close collaboration with Graphics, Sales, R&D, Production, and Customer Service teams to support the successful production of custom labels and packaging.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and modify customer-supplied artwork files for flexographic printing production
• Make color, text, image, and layout corrections to ensure files meet print and quality standards
• Convert customer-provided files into formats compatible with current software and production requirements
• Follow established prepress procedures for template setup, typesetting, copy changes, color separations, trapping, and file optimization
• Create production-ready artwork files that meet customer specifications and printing requirements
• Generate layout prints, mockups, and color-accurate digital proofs for internal and external customers
• Review proofs and artwork for content accuracy, print quality, and compliance with prepress standards
• Collaborate with Prepress, Sales, Customer Service, R&D, and Production teams to support project success
• Maintain organized project files and documentation
• Keep work areas clean, organized, and aligned with company standards

Requirements

• Associate degree in Graphic Arts, Graphic Design, Printing Technology, or a related field preferred
• One to two years of graphic design, prepress, or printing-related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Proficiency with Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, and Adobe Acrobat
• Experience working in both Macintosh and Windows environments
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities
• Strong communication, critical-thinking, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to read and interpret specifications, templates, procedures, and customer requirements
• Basic mathematical and measurement skills, including working with percentages, dimensions, and layout calculations

Nice to have:

• Experience with Esko workflow systems

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical/dental programs
• Life insurance
• Generous paid time off program
• Retirement savings plan with a company match
• Benefits eligible on the first day of employment