Digital Print Layout Programming Specialist

A.B. Data; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A.B. Data in Milwaukee is seeking a Print Production Specialist to prepare, validate, impose and optimize complex print-ready and variable data files, ensuring accurate proofs and color-managed output.

You will perform preflight, layout verification, color management, proofing, and support presses and output devices. The role requires 3+ years in print production and proficiency with Adobe Creative Cloud and modern print workflows.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in print production, prepress, layout programming, variable data printing, or print workflow support.
• Proficiency with layout, prepress, and print workflow applications.
• Working knowledge of Adobe Creative Cloud and print workflow systems such as Quadient Inspire, Canon Prisma, Screen Equios, Fiery, XMPie, or similar tools.
• Understanding of digital print workflows, variable data printing, file preflight, imposition, color management, and proofing standards.
• Ability to prioritize work, meet deadlines, communicate issues, and maintain accuracy in a fast-paced production environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, validate, impose, and optimize complex print-ready and variable data files.
• Perform preflight, layout verification, color management, proofing, and output optimization activities.
• Learn and support department presses and output devices to create accurate press proofs and maintain color-managed production output.
• Troubleshoot file, font, image, data merge, RIP, print server, and output-related issues.
• Collaborate with internal teams to support production schedules, quality standards, documentation, and continuous improvement.

Skills

Print production

Prepress

Layout programming

Variable data printing

Print workflow

Adobe Creative Cloud

Quadient Inspire

XMPie

Fiery

Prisma

Equios

Color management

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Arts

Printing Technology

Business Administration

Equivalent professional experience

Tools

Quadient Inspire

Canon Prisma

Screen Equios

Fiery

XMPie

Adobe Creative Cloud

Job description

• Prepare, validate, impose, and optimize complex print-ready and variable data files.
• Perform preflight, layout verification, color management, proofing, and output optimization activities.
• Learn and support department presses and output devices to create accurate press proofs and maintain color-managed production output.
• Troubleshoot file, font, image, data merge, RIP, print server, and output-related issues.
• Collaborate with internal teams to support production schedules, quality standards, documentation, and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare, validate, impose, and optimize complex print-ready and variable data files.
• Perform preflight, layout verification, color management, proofing, and output optimization activities.
• Learn and support department presses and output devices to create accurate press proofs and maintain color-managed production output.
• Troubleshoot file, font, image, data merge, RIP, print server, and output-related issues.
• Collaborate with internal teams to support production schedules, quality standards, documentation, and continuous improvement.

Required Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in print production, prepress, layout programming, variable data printing, or print workflow support.
• Proficiency with layout, prepress, and print workflow applications.
• Working knowledge of Adobe Creative Cloud and print workflow systems such as Quadient Inspire, Canon Prisma, Screen Equios, Fiery, XMPie, or similar tools.
• Understanding of digital print workflows, variable data printing, file preflight, imposition, color management, and proofing standards.
• Ability to prioritize work, meet deadlines, communicate issues, and maintain accuracy in a fast-paced production environment.
• Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Arts, Printing Technology, Business Administration, or related field preferred, or equivalent professional experience.
• Proficiency with layout, prepress, and print workflow applications.
• Working knowledge of:
  • Adobe Creative Cloud
  • Customer Communication Management tools such as Quadient Inspire, XMPie, or similar platforms
  • Print servers and production workflow systems such as Fiery, Prisma, or Equios
• Strong understanding of:
  • Digital print technologies and production workflows
  • Variable data printing concepts
  • Color management workflows, proofing standards, and output consistency
  • File preflight, imposition, and print-ready file preparation standards
  • Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Arts, Printing Technology, Business Administration, or related field preferred (or equivalent professional experience).

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with digital press operation, press proofing, calibration, profiling, or proof-to-press color matching.
• Experience in high-volume transactional, critical communications, direct mail, or marketing print environments.
• Ability to learn new software, equipment, and production workflows quickly.

Physical/Work Environment Requirements

• Work is performed in both office and production print environments.
• Must be able to work at a computer workstation for extended periods and visually review printed materials for layout, color, and quality accuracy.
• Stand or walk in the production area while reviewing press output, creating proofs, or troubleshooting production issues.
• Handle production materials, paper samples, proofs, or related supplies in accordance with company safety practices.

Salary $50,000 to $65,000, bases on experience