Senior Pre-Press Manager & Production Lead

Harrison Scott Associates; Greater London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading production firm in Greater London is seeking an experienced Pre-Press Specialist to manage day-to-day operations, train staff, and ensure quality in the printing process. The ideal candidate should have at least 3 years of pre-press experience and proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud products. This role requires a keen attention to detail and teamwork skills, with an office-based work structure, and is not open to remote or hybrid working.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years pre-press experience carrying out similar functions.
• A good knowledge of MacOS and Windows systems.
• Experience with Adobe Creative Cloud products, namely Illustrator, InDesign, Acrobat Pro and Photoshop.
• Previous experience with Heidelberg and Print IQ MIS (or similar software).

Responsibilities

• Help in the day to day running of a busy Pre-press department.
• Set and monitor targets.
• Train and motivate prepress staff.
• Liaise with clients and account managers.
• Troubleshoot issues using Adobe Creative Cloud software.

Skills

Pre-press experience

Attention to detail

Knowledge of MacOS and Windows

Adobe Creative Cloud proficiency

Understanding of colour

Team collaboration

Ability to train others

Tools

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe InDesign

Adobe Acrobat Pro

Adobe Photoshop

Heidelberg plug-ins

Enfocus Pitstop

Print IQ MIS or similar

Job description

A leading production firm in Greater London is seeking an experienced Pre-Press Specialist to manage day-to-day operations, train staff, and ensure quality in the printing process. The ideal candidate should have at least 3 years of pre-press experience and proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud products. This role requires a keen attention to detail and teamwork skills, with an office-based work structure, and is not open to remote or hybrid working.