Pre Press Manager

Harrison Scott Associates; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A key player in the printing sector in the United Kingdom is looking for an experienced pre-press professional. The role involves managing a busy Pre-press department, training staff, and ensuring quality throughout the production process. Candidates should have a minimum of 3 years of pre-press experience and be familiar with Adobe Creative Cloud products. This is an office-based position requiring a high level of attention to detail and teamwork. Flexible working hours may be necessary to meet demands.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years pre-press experience carrying out similar functions.
• Good knowledge of MacOS and Windows systems.
• Experience with Adobe Creative Cloud products.

Responsibilities

• Help in the day-to-day running of a busy Pre-press department.
• Train and motivate prepress staff to meet targets.
• Liaising with clients and account managers.

Skills

Pre-press experience

Attention to detail

Adobe Creative Cloud products

Team collaboration

Time management

Tools

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe InDesign

Adobe Acrobat Pro

Photoshop

Heidelberg software

Enfocus Pitstop

Print IQ MIS

Job description

This pivotal role plays a key part in our client’s production process, requiring a strong understanding of pre-press, finishing, and printing operations. The ideal candidate will be self-motivated, detail-oriented, and bring a positive, proactive attitude to the role. This is a Monday to Friday, office based day shift requiring some flexibility with timing as work demands require.

Main responsibilities

• Help in the day to day running of a busy Pre-press department.
• Set and monitor targets.
• Train and motivate prepress staff to meet targets and requirements of the business.
• Liaising with clients and account managers.
• Action pre-flighted of customer-submitted files as part of the automation
• Troubleshoot any issues and, where necessary, correct files using Adobe Creative Cloud software products and Enfocus/Heidelberg plug-ins.
• Communicate any queries or problems with production team members and account managers and ensure all client requirements are documented on Print IQ(MIS system)
• Prioritise and manage workflow, ensuring all jobs are completed on time and within schedule.
• Following all relevant health & safety, environmental and quality requirements when completing work.

Key requirements

• Minimum of 3 years pre-press experience carrying out similar functions.
• A good knowledge of MacOS and Windows systems
• Experience with Adobe Creative Cloud products, namely Illustrator, InDesign, Acrobat Pro and Photoshop plus Heidelberg and Enfocus Pitstop plug-ins.
• Previous experience with Heidelberg and Print IQ MIS (or similar software).
• A high level of attention to detail and understanding of colour.
• An excellent understanding of impositions and print production processes and practices.
• Ability to adapt and function as part of a larger team.
• Willingness to train and learn new skills as needed.
• This is an ‘in person’ role and not available as remote or hybrid working.