Pre press Specialist

RECRA CONSULTING; Leicester; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

RECRA CONSULTING is seeking a meticulous Pre-Press Specialist to join our client's production team in Leicester. You will process customer artwork, perform pre-flight checks, and prepare print-ready files for various processes. You'll work with automated pre-press systems while maintaining rigorous QC to ensure top-quality output.

You will organize files, manage multiple orders, and support clients by phone and email, contributing to ongoing system improvements and production efficiency.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of pre-press workflows and print production requirements.
• Experience evaluating and preparing artwork files for multiple print processes.

Responsibilities

• Receive, evaluate, and process customer artwork files for various print projects.
• Conduct thorough pre-flight checks for resolution, color space, fonts, bleeds, and trim.
• Prepare print-ready files according to production requirements and processes.
• Manage multiple orders with accuracy and tight deadlines.
• Organize and maintain digital file archives per company protocols.
• Process orders through automated pre-press systems with quality oversight.
• Demonstrate understanding of print-ready artwork for offset, digital, large format, and specialty printing.

Skills

Pre-press

Color management

File preparation

Attention to detail

Client communication

Job description

Pre-Press Specialist

We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Pre-Press Specialist to join our clients production team. This is an exciting opportunity for a skilled professional who is passionate about print quality and technological innovation. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in our clients operations, working with cutting-edge automated pre-press systems while maintaining the critical human oversight that ensures exceptional print quality.

As a Pre-Press Specialist, you will be at the intersection of customer service, technical expertise, and innovation. You'll not only process orders and prepare files for print but will also contribute to the development and refinement of one of the most advanced automated pre-press systems in the country. This position offers the unique opportunity to shape the future of our pre-press operations while ensuring every project meets our exacting quality standards.

Key Responsibilities

File Handling and Order Processing

• Receive, evaluate, and process customer artwork files for various print projects
• Conduct thorough pre-flight checks to identify potential issues including resolution problems, color space errors, font issues, and bleed/trim concerns
• Prepare print-ready files according to specific production requirements and print processes
• Manage multiple orders simultaneously while maintaining accuracy and meeting tight deadlines
• Organize and maintain digital file archives in accordance with company protocols
• Process orders through our automated pre-press system, monitoring for quality and accuracy

Quality Control and Print Preparation

• Demonstrate comprehensive understanding of print-ready artwork requirements across different print processes including offset, digital, large format, and specialty printing
• Identify and correct common file issues such as low-resolution images, incorrect color modes (RGB vs CMYK), missing fonts, and improper bleeds
• Ensure all files meet technical specifications for the intended print method
• Create and verify color separations, trapping, and imposition layouts as required
• Perform soft proofing and prepare hard proofs when necessary

Ideal Candidate

• It would ideally suit someone from a graphic design, art-working, pre-press, Print background
• The ideal candidate will suit someone with strong communication skills who can assist clients by phone and email