Creative Prepress Operator: Color & Proofs

RRD Company; Des Moines (IA); In loco; USD 34.000 - 56.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Medical, dental and vision

401(k) with match

Paid time off

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Tuition assistance

Descrizione del lavoro

RRD Company in Des Moines, IA seeks a Print Pre-Press Specialist to review client files, adjust layouts, and prep proofs for press and bind operations.

You will collaborate with Customer Service and production teams, ensure correct color management, and operate or troubleshoot pre-press equipment while maintaining quality and on-time delivery. Candidates should be proficient with Mac and PC design tools, understand PDFs, TIFFs and EPS, and be comfortable performing minor repairs on equipment.

Competenze

• Experience using Mac and PC graphic design software.
• Strong knowledge of digital file formats (PDF, TIFF, EPS).
• Understanding of offset printing and color interactions.
• Ability to perform minor repairs with small hand tools.

Mansioni

• Review client files for completeness before plate making.
• Manipulate layouts to fit paper dimensions.
• Determine layout with folds, trims, bleeds and crop marks.
• Communicate missing or problematic components to stakeholders.
• Collaborate with Customer Service and production to resolve issues.
• Load client files to pre-press server.
• Create electronic pages for manufacturing proofs.
• Prepare color proofs for customer review.

Conoscenze

Graphic design software

Digital file formats

Color management

Output to devices

Offset printing

Mechanical skills

Strumenti

Flatbed scanner

Image setter

Automated film processing equipment

Descrizione del lavoro

RRD Company in Des Moines, IA seeks a Print Pre-Press Specialist to review client files, adjust layouts, and prep proofs for press and bind operations.

You will collaborate with Customer Service and production teams, ensure correct color management, and operate or troubleshoot pre-press equipment while maintaining quality and on-time delivery. Candidates should be proficient with Mac and PC design tools, understand PDFs, TIFFs and EPS, and be comfortable performing minor repairs on equipment.