Prepress System Engineer

Toptal

Greater London

Hybrid

GBP 55,000 - 75,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

An elite freelance network is seeking a Prepress Systems Engineer to provide technical support for prepress workstations in a hybrid cloud environment. You will troubleshoot issues related to prepress applications and assist teams across US West Coast and UK time zones. The ideal candidate has experience with Adobe Creative Suite and strong communication skills for effective user support. This full-time contract position lasts over 12 months, requiring hybrid work in London every other week.

Qualifications

  • Experience with Adobe Creative Suite and prepress workflow software.
  • Proven record supporting production environments on macOS and Windows.
  • Strong communication skills for effective user support.
  • Strong troubleshooting and clear communication with non-technical users.

Responsibilities

  • Provide technical support for prepress workstations and production tools.
  • Troubleshoot issues and maintain prepress applications.
  • Document procedures to enhance team efficiency.
  • Collaborate with IT and production teams.
  • Assist with user requests, job setup issues, and workflow bottlenecks.
  • Support rollouts of new technology and conduct user training sessions.
  • Document updates, resolutions, and SOPs to improve team efficiency.
  • Collaborate with IT, Engineering, and Production teams as needed.

Skills

Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator)
Prepress workflow software (Acrobat Pro, Enfocus PitStop, Prinergy)
macOS and Windows production workstations
Hybrid cloud workflows
System diagnostics and troubleshooting
Excellent communication skills
Time zone overlap

Tools

Adobe InDesign
Photoshop
Illustrator
Acrobat Pro
Enfocus PitStop
Prinergy
LucidLink

Job description

Join Toptal’s Elite Network of Freelance Talent

Toptal is an exclusive network of the world’s top freelance software developers, designers, finance experts, product managers, and project managers. As one of the fastest-growing fully remote networks globally, we empower professionals to thrive in their freelance careers while working with leading companies around the world.

About the Client

Our client is an American global digital sports platform. They are a creative production company specializing in high-quality prepress and print services, operating across multiple time zones to support global clients with advanced hybrid cloud workflows and cutting-edge production technology.

Role: Prepress Systems Engineer

A hands‑on Prepress Engineer providing daily technical support for prepress workstations and production tools across a hybrid cloud environment, supporting teams in both US West Coast and UK time zones.

Responsibilities
  • Provide daily technical support for all prepress workstations, software, and production tools
  • Maintain, monitor, and escalat[e] issues related to prepress applications, including Adobe Creative Suite, PitStop, GMG, etc.
  • Troubleshoot file sync issues with LucidLink and Adobe integrations
  • Handle L1 support tasks, including access provisioning, role assignments, and drive connections
  • Assist with user requests, job setup issues, and workflow bottlenecks
  • Support rollouts of new technology and conduct user training sessions
  • Document updates, resolutions, and standard operating procedures to enhance team efficiency
  • Collaborate with IT, Engineering, and Production teams when cross‑department support is required
Key Skills & Technologies
  • Working experience with Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator)
  • Any experience with prepress workflow software such as Acrobat Pro, Enfocus PitStop, and Prinergy
  • Proficiency supporting macOS-based and Windows production workstations
  • Hands‑on experience with hybrid cloud workflows and LucidLink
  • Ability to quickly diagnose system issues and clearly communicate solutions to non‑technical users
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills for client and team interaction
  • Availability to support teams either across US West Coast OR UK time zones
  • Time-zone: 4 hours of overlap with US West Coast or UK time zones
  • Type: Full‑time contract
  • Duration: 12+ months
  • Remote: Hybrid (on‑site every other week in London)
  • Authorization: Applicants must be authorized to work in their country of residence without employer sponsorship
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