Prepress Operator

Design To Print International Pty Ltd; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Design to Print International Pty Ltd – Dingley Village VIC is seeking an experienced Prepress Technician. This hands-on role connects design to production, turning client files into production-ready outputs for signage and fabrication.

You will work with Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign and Acrobat to prep files, proofs and final outputs, coordinating with design and production to resolve issues and meet tight deadlines.

Qualifications

• Strong prepress skills with attention to detail.
• Experience preparing signage or wide format production files.
• Ability to troubleshoot file issues and communicate solutions clearly.

Responsibilities

• Preparing print and cutting files for flatbed, roll-fed and LED signage.
• Running prepress checks to ensure production readiness.
• Creating visual proofs for client approval from technical specs.
• Collaborating with design and production to resolve file issues

Skills

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Independent troubleshooting

Effective communication

3D modelling

Tools

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe Photoshop

InDesign

Acrobat

Zund/Cutting software

Job description

Design To Print International Pty Ltd – Dingley Village VIC

Design to Print brings brands to life for the Retail, Architecture and Museum / Arts industries for international clients via installations throughout Australia. We're looking for an experienced Prepress Technician to be the technical link between design and production. This is a hands-on prepress role, not a graphic design position. If you get satisfaction from turning a messy client file into a flawless, production-ready job, you'll fit right in.

Key responsibilities

• Preparing print and cutting files for flatbed, roll-fed and LED signage fabrication
• Running thorough prepress checks so every file is optimised before it reaches the floor
• Turning technical specs into clear visual proofs for client approval
• Working closely with our design and production teams to solve file issues and keep jobs moving

About you

• Strong skills in Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign and Acrobat
• Experience preparing signage or wide format work for production
• A sharp eye for detail and the organisation to juggle multiple deadlines
• Confidence working independently to troubleshoot technical problems, and the communication skills to explain them clearly
• 3D modelling experience is an advantage however not essential
• Familiarity with Zund and or cutting software
• Knowledge of substrates, finishing and installation considerations
• An attractive Salary package for the right candidate
• Stable, steady work
• A clear path to grow, whether into senior prepress, production coordination or leadership
• A supportive team that values quality over chaos

About us

Design to Print brings brands to life for the Retail, Architecture and Museum / Arts industries for international clients via installations throughout Australia. Prepress is where it starts.