Prepress Operator: Digital Imaging & Print Production Pro

Abc Imaging; England; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Abc Imaging is seeking a detail-oriented Prepress Operator to manage high-volume InDesign mechanicals, image correction, and print-ready production. The role emphasizes accuracy, color consistency, and readiness across files in a fast-paced print environment.

Ideal candidates have experience in prepress workflows, digital imaging, and Photoshop retouching, with ability to meet tight deadlines while maintaining quality standards.

Qualifications

• Advanced proficiency in Adobe Photoshop (required).
• Strong working knowledge of Adobe InDesign and Adobe Acrobat for prepress workflows.
• Strong understanding of color correction, retouching, color spaces, and print production standards.
• Knowledge of file formats, resolution requirements, and print-ready file preparation.
• Ability to manage high-volume workloads under tight deadlines with accuracy under pressure.
• Strong attention to detail with ability to self-QC all work before submission.
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal).
• Ability to collaborate across production and creative teams.

Responsibilities

• Manage high volumes of Adobe InDesign mechanical files, ensuring accuracy and production readiness.
• Update layouts with color-corrected and retouched images for print production.
• Prepare and export print-ready PDFs for approval and final output.
• Perform advanced image editing, color correction, and retouching in Adobe Photoshop.
• Ensure proper use of file formats, resolution standards, and color profiles across all output types.
• Maintain consistency across large batches of images and production files.
• Collaborate with prepress, production, and creative teams to meet tight deadlines.
• Perform quality control checks to ensure accuracy before final print output.
• Track file status including incoming, in-progress, and approved-for-print jobs.
• Support understanding of printing, finishing, lamination, and cutting workflows (preferred).

Skills

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe InDesign

Adobe Acrobat

Color correction

Image retouching

Prepress workflows

Job description

Abc Imaging is seeking a detail-oriented Prepress Operator to manage high-volume InDesign mechanicals, image correction, and print-ready production. The role emphasizes accuracy, color consistency, and readiness across files in a fast-paced print environment.

Ideal candidates have experience in prepress workflows, digital imaging, and Photoshop retouching, with ability to meet tight deadlines while maintaining quality standards.