HR Advisors, Inc. · 3 months ago
Prepress Manager
Buena Park, CA, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$70K/yr - $70K/yr
5+ years expHR Advisors, Inc. is a fast-growing e-commerce brand specializing in shatterproof and sustainable drinkware products. They are seeking a highly skilled Prepress Manager to oversee and elevate their prepress operations, ensuring efficient workflows and exceptional quality standards while leading a team to deliver flawless, print-ready files.
ConsultingHuman ResourcesRecruiting
Responsibilities
Supervise and mentor the prepress team, providing training, setting priorities, and driving continuous improvement in processes and output quality
Collaborate closely with the operations and production teams to ensure seamless handoff between file preparation and print execution
Establish and refine SOPs to improve efficiency, consistency, and automation across the prepress workflow
Oversee all stages of the prepress process—from customer file intake to final print-ready output—ensuring files meet all internal specifications and color standards
Manage the preparation of artwork, including ICC profiles, spot colors, vector cleanup, and proportional sizing for various print formats and substrates
Conduct rigorous quality control checks throughout the prepress process to maintain accuracy, color consistency, and customer satisfaction
Develop templates and print areas for new products in collaboration with the production team
Maintain and optimize prepress software systems, including Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, Acrobat) and RIP software (Onyx), ensuring all tools are up to date and efficient
Implement workflow automation and explore additional software solutions for scaling production capabilities
Lead troubleshooting efforts for file issues, print anomalies, and system errors, collaborating with technical teams as needed
Partner with internal design teams to ensure artwork aligns with specifications and print capabilities
Provide technical support and guidance to customers when artwork adjustments or approvals are required
Act as a key liaison between design, production, and operations for all prepress-related matters
Qualification
Required
5+ years of experience in prepress production, including direct-to-object or digital printing environments
3–5 years of experience in a supervisory or management role, preferably in a manufacturing or fast-paced production setting
Strong proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, Acrobat); experience with RIP software such as Onyx is essential
Deep understanding of color theory, CMYK printing processes, and color management standards
Experience with workflow automation, RIPs, and prepress software; familiarity with tools like Enfocus Switch is a plus
Excellent problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines
Strong verbal and written communication skills with a collaborative, team-focused mindset
High sense of organization, time management, and accountability in a production environment
Company
HR Advisors, Inc.
HR Advisors delivers end-to-end Human Resources and Recruiting solutions tailored for businesses of all sizes and across industries.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageLeadership Team
Heidi J. Fisher
Chief Operations & Compliance Officer
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