Pre Press Assistant

Connect Personnel; Maidstone; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading printing services provider in Maidstone is seeking a Pre-Press Assistant to prepare artwork for print and ensure files meet production standards. Critical tasks include file verification, maintaining colour consistency, and collaborating with production teams. The ideal candidate should have strong attention to detail and proficiency in pre-press software. This role is essential for high-end carton packaging projects.

Qualifications

• Strong attention to detail is crucial for ensuring artwork is production-ready.
• Proficient in pre-press software is necessary for preparing artwork.
• Solid understanding of offset printing processes to meet technical demands.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and adapt artwork for print production specifications.
• Verify and adjust digital files for print readiness.
• Maintain consistent colour output by calibrating monitors and printers.
• Produce accurate proofs to identify errors and check colour accuracy.
• Arrange artwork in the correct layout for printing.
• Maintain the plate processor and perform thorough content checks.
• Work closely with design and production teams.

Skills

Attention to detail

Proficiency in pre-press software

Understanding of offset printing processes

Job description

As a Pre-Press Assistant, you will play a crucial role in preparing artwork for print, ensuring files are production-ready, colour-accurate, and meet the technical demands of high-end carton packaging. This role requires strong attention to detail, proficiency in pre-press software, and a solid understanding of offset printing processes.

Main Responsibilities and Duties

• Digital Artworking : Prepare and adapt artwork supplied by clients or designers to meet print production specifications.
• File Preparation : Verify and adjust digital files for print readiness checking file formats, resolution, bleeds, colour profiles, and font embedding.
• Colour Management : Maintain consistent colour output by calibrating monitors and printers. Ensure accurate colour reproduction across various materials.
• Proofing : Produce accurate proofs to identify errors, check colour accuracy, and confirm print readiness. Troubleshoot and correct any issues prior to final print production.
• Imposition : Arrange artwork in the correct layout for printing, setting up impositions to ensure optimal colour consistency, accurate overlaps and bleeds for seamless production.
• Plate Processing : Maintain the plate processor and perform thorough content checks before plates go to production.
• Collaboration : Work closely with the design and production teams to ensure smooth workflow from artwork to print.

Skills and Attributes

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