Prepress Specialist

Integrated Plastics Packaging; Dubai; On-site; AED 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Integrated Plastics Packaging (IPP) in Dubai seeks a Prepress Specialist to ensure accurate, print-ready artwork preparation for flexible packaging. You will collaborate with design, proofing, and production teams to meet print standards and deadlines.

The role requires 4-7 years in prepress within packaging or printing, strong attention to detail, and experience with imposition, trapping, color correction, and file preparation. Qualification in Printing Technology preferred.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4-7 years in prepress operations within packaging or printing.
• Hands-on with artwork handling, imposition, trapping and color corrections.
• Coordinate with prepress, production, cylinder/plate making, and quality teams.
• Strong attention to detail and quality-focused mindset.
• Clear technical communication and documentation for artwork/prepress files.
• Good English communication; other languages are a plus.
• ITI/Diploma or Bachelor’s in Printing Technology or related field.

Responsibilities

• Review customer-supplied artwork and perform basic checks for print readiness.
• Prepare files for plate or cylinder making under defined guidelines (imposition, trapping, bleeds).
• Perform basic color corrections and file conversions as per print requirements.
• Coordinate with design, proofing, and production teams to clarify artwork requirements.
• Identify and report file-related issues and support troubleshooting activities.
• Maintain proper file naming, version control, and artwork archiving for traceability.
• Follow SOPs, quality standards, and print specifications.
• Support senior team members in process improvements and daily prepress activities.
• Escalate complex or non-standard issues to Prepress Supervisor/Manager as required.

Skills

Artwork handling

Imposition

Trapping

Color correction

Print file preparation

Quality awareness

Documentation

English communication

Education

ITI / Diploma or Bachelor's in Printing Technology

Job description

Integrated Plastics Packaging (I.P.P), the manufacturing powerhouse of the LUTFI Group of Companies, has been a leading innovator in flexible packaging since 1999. Based in Dubai's National Industries Park, Jebel Ali Free Zone, we specialize in high-performance, customized packaging solutions for the food industry as well as hygiene, personal care, pharmaceutical, cosmetic, fertilizer, and construction sectors.
As a trusted partner to some of the world's most iconic brands—such as Lipton, Dettol, McVitie's, Tang, Cadbury, Maggi, Emirates, and many more—we are recognized for precision, reliability, and world-class print and reproduction quality. Our commitment to excellence is reinforced by continuous investment in cutting-edge technology, globally reputed machinery, stringent safety and hygiene systems, and strategic supplier collaborations.
At I.P.P, our people drive our success, and we empower them through a dynamic, inclusive culture where innovation thrives, learning never stops, and ownership is encouraged. With a strong "can-do" spirit and shared values, we foster passion, growth, and long-term sustainability. Joining I.P.P means your ideas matter, your development is supported, and you play a real role in shaping the future of packaging.

Responsibilities

We are looking for a Prepress Specialist to ensure accurate, print-ready artwork preparation and seamless prepress execution for flexible packaging operations, in line with quality and production standards. The responsibilities of the Prepress Specialist include, but are not limited to:

• Review customer-supplied artwork and perform basic checks for print readiness.
• Prepare files for plate or cylinder making under defined guidelines (imposition, trapping, bleeds).
• Perform basic color corrections and file conversions as per print requirements.
• Coordinate with design, proofing, and production teams to clarify artwork requirements.
• Identify and report file-related issues and support troubleshooting activities.
• Maintain proper file naming, version control, and artwork archiving for traceability.
• Follow standard operating procedures, quality standards, and print specifications.
• Support senior team members in process improvements and daily prepress activities.
• Escalate complex or non-standard issues to the Prepress Supervisor or Manager as required.
  

Requirements

• Minimum of 4-7 years of experience in prepress operations within the flexible packaging or printing industry.
• Strong hands-on exposure to artwork handling, imposition, trapping, color correction, and print file preparation for flexible packaging.
• Ability to work closely with prepress, production, cylinder/plate making, and quality teams.
• Strong attention to detail paired with hands-on execution capability, sound judgment, and a quality-focused mindset.
• Good technical judgment with the ability to identify, flag, and escalation ...
• Structured approach to problem identification and basic root cause analysis.
• Clear technical communication and documentation skills for artwork and prepress files.
• Strong English communication skills required; Additional language proficiency is an advantage.
• ITI / Diploma or bachelor's degree in Printing Technology, Graphic Arts, Packaging Technology, or a relevant field.