OPA - Digital Prepress Technician

Veritiv Corp; Fullerton (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Veritiv Corp in Fullerton, CA is seeking a Digital PrePress Technician to prepare, review, and optimize digital artwork files for print production, ensuring accurate color reproduction and high-quality output across digital and traditional print processes.

You will collaborate with design, production, and press teams, perform preflight checks, adjust files, and generate proofs for internal and customer approvals, while maintaining organized archives.

Qualifications

• Associate Degree preferred in Graphic Design.
• 3–5 years of related experience in prepress or print production.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite and prepress software.
• Strong color management, trapping, and imposition knowledge.
• Able to troubleshoot file, software, and proofing issues with minimal supervision.
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review digital files for print per specs.
• Conduct preflight checks for fonts, images, color profiles, bleeds, and resolution.
• Adjust and optimize artwork to meet printing and packaging needs.
• Generate and review digital and hardcopy proofs for approvals.
• Collaborate with designers, customer service, and press operators to resolve issues.
• Maintain organized digital archives and version control.
• Mentor junior prepress staff as needed.
• Monitor workflows, RIP systems, and color management processes.
• Suggest process improvements and software updates.

Skills

Adobe Creative Suite

Color management

Prepress software

Troubleshooting

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Communication

Project management

Education

Associate Degree in Graphic Design

Tools

ArtiosCAD

Esko

Job description

Job Purpose: Our Digital PrePress Technician will be responsible for preparing, reviewing, and optimizing digital artwork files for print production. This role supports accurate color reproduction, efficient workflow management, and high-quality output across digital and conventional print processes. The technician collaborates closely with design, production, and press teams to ensure precision and consistency from file receipt through final proofing.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review digital files for print in accordance with established specifications and production standards.
• Conduct preflight checks to confirm correct fonts, images, color profiles, bleeds, and resolution.
• Adjust, correct, and optimize artwork files to meet printing and packaging requirements.
• Generate and review digital and hardcopy proofs for internal and customer approval.
• Collaborate with designers, customer service, and press operators to resolve file or layout issues.
• Maintain organized digital file archives and version control.
• Assist in training and supporting junior prepress staff as needed.
• Monitor and support prepress workflows, RIP systems, and color management processes to ensure quality and consistency.
• Recommend process improvements, software updates, and best practices to enhance productivity.

Additional Responsibilities & Qualifications

• Ability to troubleshoot file, software, and proofing issues with minimal supervision.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with cross‑functional teams to achieve production goals.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite and familiarity with prepress and packaging software (ArtiosCAD, Esko, or similar).
• Knowledge of color management, trapping, and imposition techniques.
• Technical training or certification in graphic design, printing, or related field preferred.
• Ability to provide guidance and mentorship to entry‑level team members.

Work Experience

• 3–5 years of related job experience.
• Ability to manage multiple projects, work under pressure, and adapt to sudden changes in the work environment.
• Excellent verbal, written, people, and diplomacy skills are required.
• Strong planning and organization skills are required.
• Strong problem‑solving and attention to detail skills are required.

Education

• Associate Degree Preferred – Graphic Design

Working Conditions

• Regularly working in a non‑climate‑controlled warehouse where exposure to cold, heat, damp or humid conditions may occur.
• Exposure to loud noise.
• Exposure to dust, mechanical hazards, moving objects, and moving vehicles.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift, twist and carry up 50–75 pounds, manipulate (push and pull) up to 160 pounds of product with material handling equipment and skids weighing up to 2,000 pounds utilizing pallet jack.
• Walking/Standing – walk throughout the warehouse to complete customer orders.
• Stand when operating order picker or reach truck equipment and when operating cutter.
• Sitting – sit only when driving sit‑down material handling equipment.
• Lifting – lift items weighing a few ounces up to 150 pounds with assistance.
• Stooping – performed when filling orders or putting away products assigned to floor level locations. May bend at the waist.
• Kneeling – kneel when filling orders or putting away products assigned to floor level locations.

Benefits

• Engaging and inclusive culture with employee‑led Employee Resource Groups, Veritiv Cultural Alliance, recognition platform, etc.
• Extensive training opportunities, professional development programs, career pathing, and mentorship opportunities.
• Collaborative atmosphere with customers and suppliers to create safer and more sustainable communities through responsible operations and innovative solutions.
• Healthcare benefits (including medical, dental, vision, and health savings account), life, AD&D, and disability insurance.
• 401(k) with match starting at hire.
• Paid time off and parental bonding time.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Employee assistance program and other fringe benefits.
• Annual profit‑sharing program.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of employees assigned to this job, and duties may change from time to time depending on our business needs.