Color Management & Prepress Imaging Associate

Oliver Inc.; Twinsburg (OH); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Comprehensive benefits package

Stable, growing organization

Collaborative team environment

Professional growth and development

Access to state-of-the-art packaging/印

State-of-the-art packaging and print技術

Job summary

Oliver Inc. seeks a skilled prepress specialist to transform artwork for packaging into flawless, print-ready files. You will collaborate with designers and production to ensure color fidelity, dieline accuracy, and on-time delivery.

With 3+ years in packaging prepress, you bring proficiency in Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, and ArtPro+. You thrive in a fast-paced environment and communicate clearly across teams.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of prepress experience in packaging, labels, or commercial print.
• Proficiency in Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, and ArtPro+ on PC.
• Knowledge of color management, RIP workflows, and digital proofing.
• Excellent communication, organization, and problem-solving in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and validate incoming files for print production.
• Preflight, fix, and optimize artwork for various print processes.
• Create working files; impose for plate-making and final runs.
• RIP for proofing/production; produce and verify digital proofs.
• Develop layouts and spot coating vector artwork for plates.
• Review artwork for dieline accuracy and print readiness.
• Apply color profiles and calibration tools to maintain consistency.
• Generate production-ready files and printing plates.
• Archive and retrieve projects with archival software.
• Collaborate with designers, customers, and production to resolve issues.
• Coordinate embossing/stamping dies with external partners.
• Execute to production schedules and work orders for on-time delivery.

Skills

Prepress experience

Color management

Troubleshooting

Communication

Education

Graphic Design or Packaging Technology

Tools

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe InDesign

ArtPro+

Job description

Shape brands, sustainably—and with precision

At Oliver Inc., we combine more than 250 years of print and packaging expertise with modern, sustainable technologies. Across multiple production facilities, our team delivers as a one-stop partner known for speed, consistency, and nimbleness. We’re passionate about our craft, treat one another with respect, and bring creative solutions that help customers build unforgettable brands.

Your role

Join us to transform customer artwork into flawless, press-ready assets while collaborating across design and production. You’ll be the bridge between idea and ink, ensuring color fidelity and on-time execution.

Core responsibilities

• Prepare and validate incoming files for print production.


• Preflight, fix, and optimize artwork for various print processes.


• Create working files; impose for plate-making and final runs.


• RIP for proofing/production; produce and verify digital proofs.


• Develop step-and-repeat layouts and spot coating vector artwork for flexographic plates.


• Review folding carton artwork for completeness, dieline accuracy, and print readiness.


• Apply color profiles and calibration tools to maintain consistency across jobs.


• Generate production-ready files and printing plates.


• Archive and retrieve projects with automated archival software.


• Collaborate with graphic designers, customers, and production to resolve issues.


• Coordinate embossing/stamping dies and specialty services with external partners.


• Execute to production schedules and work orders for on-time delivery.

What you bring

• 3+ years of prepress experience in packaging, labels, or commercial print.


• Education in Graphic Design, Packaging Technology, or related discipline preferred.


• Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, and ArtPro+ on PC-based systems.


• Knowledge of color management, RIP workflows, and digital proofing; Epson proofers and G7 familiarity is a plus.


• Ability to troubleshoot rapidly in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.


• Excellent communication, organization, problem-solving, and attention to detail.

Preferred background

Experience with folding cartons, labels, flexible packaging, or comparable packaging print settings.

Grow with Oliver

• Competitive compensation


• Comprehensive benefits package


• Stable, growing organization


• Collaborative team environment


• Professional growth and development


• Access to state-of-the-art packaging and printing technologies

Excited to elevate your prepress career in a culture built on passion, respect, and innovation?

Oliver Inc is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, gender, gender identity and expression, sex, sexual orientation, disability, age, citizenship status, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.