Pre-Press Manager - London / mostly remote. - £Excellent

Harrison Scott Associates; Greater London; Remote; 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

Our client is a well-established and highly respected print production and communications business based in London.

Working with a diverse range of commercial customers, they deliver high-quality printed products and marketing materials through a combination of in-house expertise and a trusted supplier network.

Due to continued growth and an increasing volume of work, they are seeking an experienced Pre-Press Manager to lead their pre-press and workflow function.

The Role

This is a key position within the business, responsible for managing the flow of artwork and print-ready files through the production process whilst ensuring the highest standards of quality, accuracy and efficiency.

The successful candidate will oversee the preparation, checking and processing of customer files for a wide range of printed products, ensuring all work is supplied to production in the correct format and to agreed specifications.

In addition to the technical pre-press responsibilities, the role will involve coordinating and managing the workload of Production Controllers to ensure projects are delivered on time and to customer expectations.

Key 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.

Candidate Profile

We are interested in speaking with experienced Pre-Press Managers, Senior Pre-Press Operators, Studio Managers or Workflow Specialists who possess strong technical knowledge of commercial print production and digital file preparation.

You will ideally have:

• Previous experience managing a pre-press, artwork or production workflow department.
• Strong knowledge of PDF workflows and print-ready file preparation.
• Experience creating and checking press-ready PDF files.
• A thorough understanding of colour management and print production processes.
• Excellent organisational and workload planning skills.
• Experience supervising or managing a team.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work across multiple departments.
• A proactive approach to problem-solving and process improvement.

What’s on Offer

• Opportunity to join a successful and growing organisation.
• Key leadership role with significant responsibility.
• Collaborative and professional working environment.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Long-term career development opportunities.