AlphaGraphics of Downtown Raleigh · 1 month ago
Production Prepress Manager
Garner, NC
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expAlphaGraphics of Downtown Raleigh is seeking a Prepress Manager to lead their end-to-end file preparation and workflow automation efforts. This highly technical role focuses on driving automation in digital prepress and variable-data workflows while ensuring file integrity and compliance.
Marketing & Advertising
Responsibilities
Own and evolve automated file preparation pipelines from customer upload through to press queues via prepress software, hot folders and RIPs
Utilize Enfocus PitStop Server and Enfocus Switch (or alternate) for automated preflighting, file corrections, and routing logic
Manage existing programming architecture and improve upon the structures in place
Build and manage digital press imposition workflows (no offset required), ensuring layout accuracy and press-readiness for cut-sheet and roll-fed equipment
Ensure all production files are standardized, version-controlled, and optimized for multiple production lines, locations, and technologies
Identify automation opportunities between job intake, imposition, and press submission
Process data-driven jobs using incoming files (CSV, Excel, XML) to generate variable output
Manage templates, logic, and rules for variable-data jobs across both commercial and regulated print applications
Handle sensitive content and file security, including data QC, SFTP intake, and secure folder structures
Interface with customer service and data teams to ensure personalized output meets logic, naming, and layout requirements
Qualification
Required
5+ years in digital prepress or variable data print workflow management
Expert knowledge of PDF workflows, preflighting, and tools like PitStop Server
Experience with Enfocus Switch, or similar, to automate tasks, routing, hotfolders, or data merges
Familiarity with digital imposition (EFI, Ultimate Impostrip, or similar) for toner/inkjet workflows
Comfortable working with data files and logic-driven template systems for personalized output
Excellent organization and task management with a strong focus on file accuracy and repeatability
Preferred
Experience using XMPie for variable template creation and data integration
Understanding of secure or regulated workflows, such as healthcare, elections, or financial print
Familiarity with PSL (Print Service Layout or similar markup for digital press workflows)
Ability to troubleshoot automation scripts, XML structures, or rule-based logic (e.g., within Switch or XMPie)
Exposure to digital press environments (Canon Prisma, Fiery, Onyx, etc.)
Benefits
401(k)
401(k) matching
Bonus based on performance
Company parties
Competitive salary
Free food & snacks
Health insurance
Paid time off
Training & development
Company
AlphaGraphics of Downtown Raleigh
We are a full-service print & marketing communications company, based in Five Points/Downtown Raleigh.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase