Printing Specialist

Paul DP Graphics and Designs; Cebu City; On-site; PHP 201,000 - 357,000; Full time

Job summary

A local printing company in Cebu City is seeking a Printing Specialist responsible for managing printing processes, ensuring quality and accuracy of printed materials, and communicating with clients. The ideal candidate will have strong technical expertise, graphic design skills, and the ability to work efficiently under deadlines. Experience with Adobe InDesign and Photoshop is essential. This role involves operating equipment, quality checks, and maintaining inventory.

Qualifications

• Thorough understanding of printing technologies, including digital and offset printing.
• Familiarity with Adobe Creative Suite for file preparation.
• Ability to identify and correct errors in printing.

Responsibilities

• Accept and clarify print requests, preparing files for printing.
• Operate various digital and offset printing machines.
• Perform quality checks on printed materials for accuracy.
• Pre-press preparation: adjusting images, fonts, and layouts.
• Color management and calibration of equipment.
• Finishing tasks: cutting, binding, laminating, and shrink wrapping.

Skills

Technical expertise

Graphic design skills

Attention to detail

Problem-solving skills

Time management

Customer service skills

Tools

Adobe InDesign

Adobe Photoshop

Job description

Responsible for managing the printing process, overseeing the operation and maintenance of printing equipment, ensuring the quality and accuracy of printed materials by collaborating with clients or internal teams to understand their printing needs, selecting appropriate printing methods, and delivering high-quality printed products within deadlines; tasks may include operating printing machines, troubleshooting technical issues, color calibration, and monitoring production workflow to optimize efficiency and minimize waste.

Key responsibilities of a printing specialist may include:

• Receiving and processing print orders: Accepting print requests, clarifying specifications, and preparing files for printing.
• Operating printing equipment: Running various digital and offset printing machines, including large format printers, depending on the printing environment.
• Quality control: Performing quality checks on printed materials to ensure color accuracy, alignment, and overall quality.
• Pre-press preparation: Preparing print-ready files by adjusting images, fonts, and layouts using design software like Adobe InDesign and Photoshop.
• Color management: Managing color profiles and calibrating printing equipment to achieve consistent color reproduction.
• Finishing operations: Performing post-print finishing tasks like cutting, folding, binding, laminating, and shrink wrapping.
• Inventory management: Maintaining stock of paper, ink, and other printing supplies, ordering replacements as needed.
• Troubleshooting technical issues: Identifying and resolving equipment malfunctions.
• Client communication: Collaborating with clients to understand their printing needs, provide estimates, and address any concerns.
• Maintaining equipment: Performing routine maintenance on printing equipment to ensure optimal performance.

NBI CLEARANCE

Required skills for a printing specialist:

• Technical expertise: Thorough understanding of printing technologies, including digital printing, offset printing, and large format printing.
• Graphic design skills: Familiarity with Adobe Creative Suite software for file preparation and basic design adjustments.
• Attention to detail: Ability to identify and correct errors in printed materials.
• Problem-solving skills: Ability to troubleshoot equipment issues and find solutions to production challenges.
• Time management: Efficiently managing multiple print jobs to meet deadlines.
• Customer service skills: Effectively communicating with clients to understand their requirements and address any concerns.