Packaging Prepress Specialist — Color, Proofing & Artwork

RR Donnelley & Sons; Fox Crossing (WI); On-site; USD 47,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

RRD Iridio De Pere is a Packaging Prepress location offering services in packaging production artwork, prepress, color management and proofing. You will create final production files, manage color, run dielines and templates, and ensure proofs meet client specs.

Requires a related degree or 3–5 years of experience, knowledge of Litho/Flexo print specs, and proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite and Esko Tools. Strong communication and problem-solving skills are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Associate or bachelor degree in a related field, or 3–5 years of relevant work experience.
• Knowledge of packaging prepress and print specs for Litho and Flexo.
• Experience with packaging substrates for Litho and Flexo print processes.
• Experience with packaging prepress software (Adobe Creative Suite & Esko Tools).
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Ability to problem solve and use sound judgment to make decisions.

Responsibilities

• Create final production files using prepress applications (Adobe Creative Suite & Esko Tools).
• Import, trap, bleed, screen and color separate final production files; generate and verify barcodes.
• Create dielines and/or templates.
• Create stepping template and add printer specified press marks.
• Perform color corrections to process color files for Flexo and/or Offset print processes.
• Make alterations and revisions to existing production files, including light typesetting.
• Operate Mac, production file server, proof output devices, RIPs and workflows.
• Generate hard copy proofs for customer review.
• Follow SOPs and general housekeeping requirements.
• Record Time and Materials accurately.
• Maintain contact with RRD Account Manager to advise progress and scheduling.

Skills

Excellent communication

Problem solving

Education

Associate or Bachelor degree in a related field

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Esko Tools

Job description

RRD Iridio De Pere is a Packaging Prepress location offering services in packaging production artwork, prepress, color management and proofing. You will create final production files, manage color, run dielines and templates, and ensure proofs meet client specs.

Requires a related degree or 3–5 years of experience, knowledge of Litho/Flexo print specs, and proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite and Esko Tools. Strong communication and problem-solving skills are essential for success.