Full Job Description

Job Summary Statement: Work with state-of-the-art equipment in the preparation of files for proofing and printing. High degree of proficiency in Illustrator, Photoshop, Adobe and InDesign required. Prinergy Workflow experience a plus. This is a production job (NOT a design or creative job).

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Workflow file processing and trapping to a final offset print form layout.
• Output of multi card laser proofs through Prinergy workflow software.
• Manipulation of supplied design files to create a master for mass production of individual card files.
• Quality assurance of card data transfer and specifications.
• General understanding of offset printing to insure that proper prepress requirement are applied to files.
• General use of email software for communication purposes.
• Able to conduct communications and interactions in a professional manner.
• Able to follow all company rules, requirements and procedures listed in the handbook and/or otherwise communicated and documented.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Prinergy workflow experience highly desired.
• Competent knowledge of pre-production materials including film, foils, and proofing material.
• Understanding of current Pre-Press and Print Industry standards and expectations, including proofing and quality control.
• Minimally possess an intermediate knowledge of Mac and applied software and fundamental knowledge of ripping and trapping of files.
• Recognized productivity against flexible schedules and accelerated timelines.
• Demonstrated ability to read and comprehend written instructions.
• Excellent interpersonal, problem solving and troubleshooting skills.
• Knowledge of sports and entertainment trading card or trading card game industry is desirable.
• Competent organizational and file management skills with the ability to handle multiple, high priority projects with a keen attention to detail.
• Good communication, organizational and time management skills.
• Must be self-motivated, detail oriented and have a strong sense of urgency.
• Relies on instructions and pre-established guidelines. Works under limited supervision while exercising independent judgment.

• Ability to work additional hours (overtime) as required.
• High degree of proficiency in: Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign

Equipment/Software, Education and Experience:

• Proficiency in Mac Computer, PC, Outlook, Microsoft Office (Word, Excel); also:

o FusionPro
o Prinergy Workshop
o Universal Type Manager
o Prinergy InSite
o Adobe Acrobat
o Color Management
o Adobe Photoshop
o Adobe InDesign & Illustrator
o Preps
5+ years of experience in the field of Pre-Press or related area.

Job Type: Full-time
Schedule:
8-hour shift
Monday to Friday

Experience:
Prepress: 5 years (Preferred)