DATAGRAPHIC→
Mac Prepress Operator
Entry LevelOn-site
Location
Commack, NY
Salary
$51k–$60k/yr
Experience
Not specified
Posted
2 months ago
Skills
adobe creative suiteprepress operationscolor managementkodak prinergygraphic design principlestypographylayout designfile preparationproofingquality control
Job Description
Summary: DATAGRAPHIC is a family-owned business with 99 years of experience providing exceptional printing and engraving services. They are seeking a Mac Production Operator specializing in Prepress to ensure that print projects are prepared with precision and excellence, focusing on color management, layout design, and graphic production.
Responsibilities:
- Prepare digital files for printing by performing prepress tasks such as color correction, layout adjustments, and proofing using industry-standard software like Adobe Creative Suite
- Prepare and inspect digital and physical proofs prior to distribution to clients
- Knowledge of Kodak Prinergy is BIG plus
- Knowledge of file prep for specialty processes like foil stamping, screen printing, engraving, die cutting, etc
- Inspect and troubleshoot problematic files
- Strong knowledge of imposition and layout
- Conduct quality control checks throughout the production process to identify and resolve issues related to typography, layout design, or image quality before final printing
- Collaborate with clients, graphic designers and production teams to optimize print layouts, ensuring alignment with client specifications and branding standards
Required Qualifications:
- Proven experience with prepress operations, including file preparation, proofing, and color management
- Strong knowledge of graphic design principles, typography, layout design, and print advertising standards
- Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign) for digital file editing and preparation
- Familiarity with foil stamping, screen printing processes, lithography, digital printing including variable data printing, engraving, etc
- Ability to thrive and succeed in a fast paced work environment
Preferred Qualifications:
- Knowledge of Kodak Prinergy is BIG plus
- Knowledge of file prep for specialty processes like foil stamping, screen printing, engraving, die cutting, etc
- Knowledge of Kodak PRINERGY, Kodak PREPS, PitStop, Neo, Aleyant's Pressero and edoc Builder a BIG PLUS!
Required Skills: Adobe Creative Suite, Prepress operations, Color management
Important Skills: Kodak PRINERGY, Graphic design principles, Typography, Layout design
Nice-to-Have Skills: File preparation, Proofing, Quality control
Benefits: 401(k) matching, Health insurance, Relocation assistance
Benefits
401(k) matching
Health insurance
Relocation assistance