Pre Press Operator

Prospex Recruitment; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Prospex Recruitment is seeking a Pre Press Operator/Artworker for a well-established large format signage and display company in the Bishops Stortford area. The role covers preparing artwork for large format and digital print, checking files, and ensuring proofs are produced on time.

You will collaborate with the production manager and client services to plan jobs, using Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Acrobat Pro) and RIP software (Caldera).

Qualifications

• Experience producing print-ready artwork.
• Proficiency with digital print workflows.
• Strong communication skills.
• Experience working on varied print/finishing files.

Responsibilities

• Preparation/creation of artwork for large format and digital print
• Check all artworks supplied and prepare them for printing
• Ensure artwork proofs are accurately created and proofed on time
• Liaise with Production manager, customer services team and customers to ensure timelines are met
• Work closely with the production manager/artwork team to plan jobs going into production

Skills

Artwork preparation

Digital print

InDesign

Illustrator

Acrobat Pro

Caldera RIP

Workflow systems

Communication

Job description

Pre Press Operator / Pre Press Artworker

Location: Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire / Essex Area

Salary: DOE

Company: A well-established large format signage and display company.

Role: Our client is currently looking for a Pre Press Artworker/Operator to join their well-established team in the Bishops Stortford Area.

Responsibilities:

• Preparation/creation of artwork for large format and digital print
• Check all artworks supplied and prepare them for printing
• Ensure artwork proofs are accurately created and proofed on time
• Liaise with Production manager, customer services team and customers to ensure timelines are met
• Work closely with the production manager/artwork team to plan jobs going into production

Requirements:

• Experience producing print ready artwork
• Digital print knowledge
• Good communication skills
• Experience working on files for a varied range of print and finishing production.
• A good knowledge of Adobe CS especially InDesign, Illustrator and Acrobat Pro.
• Knowledge of Print Factory Rip Software / Caldera RIP Software
• Knowledge of workflow systems - advantageous