Prepress Manager

FroQ; Chennai; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Job summary

FroQ in Chennai is seeking an experienced Prepress Manager with deep technical knowledge of printing processes and artwork production. The role focuses on analysing client artwork, printer specifications and project requirements to guide production teams.

You will resolve production queries, support technical decisions, and coordinate with Front Office Prepress. Strong communication and analytical skills are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of offset, flexographic and gravure printing processes.
• Good understanding of printing limitations and printer specifications.
• Knowledge of colour separation, CMYK, spot colours and Pantone.

Responsibilities

• Review and analyse client artwork, printer specifications and project instructions to determine the technical approach.
• Provide technical inputs on colour build-up, colour separation and prepress requirements.
• Identify potential technical challenges and recommend suitable solutions before production.
• Guide and support the production team on technical aspects of artwork preparation and printing requirements.
• Coordinate with Front Office Prepress team and provide technical support to ensure smooth project execution.
• Evaluate digital proofs and provide technical feedback on colour accuracy and printing requirements.

Skills

Printing processes: Offset/ Flexo/Grav

Colour management

Colour separation (CMYK, Pantone)

Communication skills

Prepress & artwork production

Analytical & problem solving

Tools

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe Illustrator

Job description

Prepress Manager Technical

Experience:

8–12 Years (Relevant Prepress Experience)

Location:

Chennai

Role Overview

We are looking for an experienced Prepress Manager with strong technical knowledge of printing processes and artwork production.

The primary responsibility is to analyse client artwork, printer specifications and project requirements, and provide the right technical inputs and guidance to the production team. The role also involves supporting technical decisions, resolving production-related queries and maintaining effective coordination with the Front Office team.

Key Responsibilities

• Review and analyse client artwork, printer specifications and project instructions to determine the appropriate technical approach.
• Provide technical inputs on colour build-up, colour separation, colour adjustments and other prepress requirements based on printing specifications.
• Identify potential technical challenges and recommend suitable solutions before production.
• Guide and support the production team on technical aspects of artwork preparation and printing requirements.
• Coordinate with the Front Office Prepress team and provide technical support and guidance to ensure smooth project execution.
• Evaluate digital proofs through soft proofing and provide technical feedback on colour accuracy and printing requirements.

Technical Knowledge & Skills Required

• Strong knowledge of Offset, Flexographic and Gravure printing processes.
• Good understanding of printing limitations, printer specifications and technical requirements.
• Knowledge of colour separation, CMYK, spot colours, Pantone and colour management.
• Good communication skills with the ability to coordinate with different teams and provide clear technical guidance.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Understanding of prepress processes and artwork production.
• Good working knowledge of Adobe Photoshop & Illustrator.

Experience Requirements

• 8–12 years of relevant experience specifically in Prepress.
• Previous experience working with printing vendors or printers will be an advantage.
• Experience in handling technical prepress requirements across Offset, Flexographic and Gravure printing processes is expected.

Key Expectation

The candidate should be capable of independently analysing artwork and printer specifications, making sound technical decisions and providing clear direction to the production team. The role requires strong prepress expertise, practical printing knowledge and effective communication skills.