Digital Print Layout Programming Specialist

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

Job summary

A.B. Data, Ltd. in Milwaukee seeks a Digital Print Layout Programming Specialist to prepare, verify, and optimize complex print-ready files for high-volume production.

You will perform preflight, layout verification, color management, proofing, and output optimization while supporting presses and output devices.

Candidates need 3+ years in print production, strong Adobe Creative Cloud skills, and experience with print workflow systems.

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.

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

Color management

Preflight

Education

Bachelor's degree in Graphic Arts or related field

Equivalent professional experience

Tools

Quadient Inspire

Fiery

XMPie

Canon Prisma

Screen Equios

Prisma

Equios

Job description

Digital Print Layout Programming Specialist

Job Category: Data Services Division

Supervisor: David Robbins

Requisition Number: DIGIT001107

• Posted : August 31, 2026
• Full-Time
• On-site

Locations

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Description

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.
• 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, and related supplies in accordance with company safety practices.

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

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