Salt · 2 weeks ago
Graphic Design Prepress Specialist
Salt is a company focused on production file preparation for digital printing processes. The Graphic Design Prepress Specialist is responsible for reviewing and preparing production files, generating proofs, and ensuring the accuracy and quality of files for production.
Responsibilities
Preflight incoming customer files
Prepare files for specific production process including, but not limited to, color correction, color separation, proof generation and application to pre-set templates
Accept overall responsibility for the accuracy and quality of all files for production
Adhere to current and future prepress procedures designed to optimize digital and nondigital printing, improve accuracy and quality, and workflow efficiency
Timely corrective action response and resolution to relevant project situations
Engage and support companywide Safety and Housekeeping Programs
Will be required to perform other job functions, as assigned
Qualification
Required
A minimum of 3 years (or more) of prepress and/or graphic design experience
High School Diploma/GED required. Associates Degree in Graphics a plus
Strong knowledge of digital prepress
Process color experience is required. Color management, color correction and proofing experience a plus
Strong attention to detail
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Highly organized, can handle multiple projects at the same time, and has excellent follow-up skills
Ability to work in a deadline-driven, team environment
Ability to adapt to changing workload and schedules
Must be able to lift 20 lbs
Must be able to sustain office work for 8+ hours per day including the following: Sitting in an office chair, Typing, Reaching for the telephone, Standing at office equipment, Hearing for phone use, Sight for computer use
Must be able to sustain factory work as needed including the following: Standing at machinery, Reaching and pulling to operate machinery, Sight for machinery operation, Walking through shop
Office environment is of moderate noise level
Shop noise levels are such that protective ear-coverings are recommended
Preferred
Work in a print production environment using digital printing, preferred
Advanced color management skills a plus