Lead Pre-Press & Workflow Manager

Harrison Scott Associates; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Harrison Scott Associates is seeking an experienced Pre-Press Manager to lead the pre-press and workflow function for a well-established print production and communications business in London. The role focuses on managing artwork flow, ensuring print-ready files meet specifications and maintaining highest quality standards across projects.

You will oversee the preparation, checking and processing of customer files, coordinate Production Controllers, and drive continuous improvement in pre-press

Qualifications

• Experience managing a pre-press, artwork or production workflow department.
• Strong knowledge of PDF workflows and print-ready file preparation.
• Understanding of colour management and print production processes.
• Excellent organizational and workload planning skills.
• Experience supervising or managing a team across departments.

Responsibilities

• Manage the day-to-day operation of the pre-press function.
• Oversee the processing, checking and preparation of print-ready PDF files.
• Ensure all artwork and files meet technical and production specifications.
• Create and validate press-ready PDF workflows and output files.
• Implement and maintain quality control procedures throughout the workflow process.
• Manage workload allocation and priorities across the Production Controller team.
• Liaise with internal departments to ensure projects move efficiently through the production cycle.
• Resolve technical file and artwork issues before production.
• Drive continuous improvement within pre-press and workflow processes.
• Maintain colour, file integrity and production standards across all projects.

Skills

PDF workflows

Print production

Colour management

Team supervision

Workflow improvement

Job description

Harrison Scott Associates is seeking an experienced Pre-Press Manager to lead the pre-press and workflow function for a well-established print production and communications business in London. The role focuses on managing artwork flow, ensuring print-ready files meet specifications and maintaining highest quality standards across projects.

You will oversee the preparation, checking and processing of customer files, coordinate Production Controllers, and drive continuous improvement in pre-press