Digital Pre-Print Technician

Bankside Decor; Stockport; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading digital printing company in Stockport seeks a Pre-Print Technician to manage digital wallpaper design processes. Responsibilities include artwork creation, file processing, and liaising with clients to ensure high-quality outputs. The ideal candidate has strong skills in Adobe Creative Cloud and a good understanding of digital pre-print processes. This is a full-time, entry-level position offers a chance to grow in a creative environment.

Qualifications

• Good understanding of digital pre-print processes.
• Proven experience of artwork creation and manipulation to a high standard.
• Ability to work both as part of a team and individually, under pressure and to tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Follow a structured workflow and internal processes.
• Create job layouts for various roll requirements specified by the client.
• Pre-flight customer supplied artwork, correct any file errors.
• Make colour adjustments to match client supplied proofs.

Skills

Adobe Creative Cloud

Microsoft Office

Colour theory

Artwork creation

Organizational skills

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Tools

ONYX

Xeikon X-800 RIP

Job description

Overview

Bankside Decor Limited are looking to hire a Pre-Print Technician to work within their digital wallpaper business.

Responsibilities

• Following a structured workflow and internal processes.
• Creating job layouts for various roll requirements specified by the client (both wall murals and wallpaper).
• Artworking labels, pattern books, samples and promotional materials.
• Pre-flighting customer supplied artwork, correcting any file errors and ensuring that the correct .icc profiles are used.
• Working closely with clients on collection sign-offs.
• Make colour adjustments in order to reach best match between client supplied proofs and final production print.
• Processing and ripping files to various printers within the department.
• Liaising with marketing design, marketing and print departments.
• Creating .icc profiles for new substrates.
• Generating the necessary assets for CGI and Marketing Department materials (brochure work, website images, social media etc.).
• Setting up jobs and adding new products to the company’s Management Information System.
• Troubleshooting technical issues within the department.

Requirements

• Good understanding of digital pre-print processes.
• Extensive experience using Adobe Creative Cloud and Microsoft Office in an Apple Mac based environment.
• Knowledge of colour theory and experience colour matching.
• Proven experience of artwork creation and manipulation to a high standard.
• Familiar with ONYX and Xeikon X-800 RIPs.
• Excellent organisational skills, meticulous with a good attention to detail.
• Ability to work both as part of a team and individually, under pressure and to tight deadlines.
• Knowledge of AVA would be beneficial.

Job Type

Full-time, Permanent

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Design, Art/Creative, and Information Technology

Industries

• Consumer Goods