Digital Pre-Press Specialist for HP Indigo & Large-Format

VSEEN; United States; On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

VSEEN is seeking an experienced Pre-Press Digital Operator to prepare digital files for production across digital and large-format printing. The role emphasizes meticulous file review, troubleshooting, and ensuring production-ready deliverables.

The successful candidate will collaborate with Customer Service, Pre-Press, Press, Production, and Post-Press teams to maintain accuracy, schedules, and quality. Proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite and PDF workflows is essential.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in pre-press, digital printing, print production, or a related field.
• Strong understanding of digital print production and pre-press processes.
• Experience with pre-flight, file troubleshooting, PDF preparation, scaling, and imposition.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced production environment.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with Customer Service, Pre-Press, Press, Production, and Post-Press teams.
• Willingness to learn new software, equipment, technologies, and production techniques.

Responsibilities

• Review and pre-flight customer files for format, layout, resolution, color, fonts, and production specifications.
• Identify and resolve potential production issues before files reach press.
• Convert, optimize, scale, and prepare files for production.
• Create layouts and impositions for digital printing, including the HP Indigo 7900.
• Prepare and output files for HP Latex 395 large-format production.
• Manage client files throughout the production process.
• Activate missing fonts and troubleshoot file-related issues.
• Prepare proofs, samples, and layouts for internal and client approval.
• Troubleshoot pre-press and production issues and recommend effective solutions.
• Communicate file and production requirements clearly with Customer Service and other departments.
• Maintain accurate production documentation, specifications, layouts, and instructions.
• Assist with software updates, system troubleshooting, and preventative maintenance.
• Stay current with digital printing technology, software, equipment, and industry best practices.

Skills

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Teamwork

Communication

Tools

Adobe Acrobat

Photoshop

InDesign

Illustrator

QuarkXPress

Microsoft Office

PDF pre-flight

Font management

Imposition

Job description

VSEEN is seeking an experienced Pre-Press Digital Operator to prepare digital files for production across digital and large-format printing. The role emphasizes meticulous file review, troubleshooting, and ensuring production-ready deliverables.

The successful candidate will collaborate with Customer Service, Pre-Press, Press, Production, and Post-Press teams to maintain accuracy, schedules, and quality. Proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite and PDF workflows is essential.