Packaging Prepress Specialist: Color, Proofs & Plate Mastery

Oliver, Inc.; Twinsburg (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Comprehensive benefits package

Stable, growing organization

Collaborative team environment

Professional growth and development

State-of-the-art packaging & printing

Job summary

Oliver Inc is seeking a detailed prepress specialist in packaging and labels to optimize artwork, prepare production-ready files, and manage color across multiple print technologies. You will collaborate with designers, customers, and production teams to ensure accuracy and timely delivery.

Ideal candidates have 3+ years in prepress for packaging, strong Adobe Creative Suite skills, and a knack for problem solving in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in prepress for packaging, labels or commercial print.
• Degree/diploma in Graphic Design, Packaging Technology, or related field preferred.
• Fluency in Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, and ArtPro+ on PC-based systems.
• Knowledge of color management, RIPs, and digital proofing; Epson proofers and G7 a plus.
• Strong troubleshooting in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Clear communicator with excellent organization and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Preflight, validate, and optimize artwork for multiple print technologies.
• Create working files and impose for plate-making and final production.
• RIP files for proofing and press output; produce and inspect digital proofs.
• Develop step-and-repeat layouts and spot coating vector artwork.
• Review folding carton art for accuracy, completeness, and print readiness.
• Manage color using profiles and calibration tools across jobs.
• Generate printing plates and production-ready assets.
• Archive/retrieve files via automated archival software.
• Collaborate with designers, customers, and production to resolve issues.
• Coordinate with vendors for embossing and stamping dies and specialty services.
• Follow production schedules and work orders to meet deadlines.

Skills

Color management

Troubleshooting

Communication

Organization

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe InDesign

ArtPro+

Education

Graphic Design degree

Packaging Technology degree

Tools

Illustrator

Photoshop

InDesign

ArtPro+

Job description

Oliver Inc is seeking a detailed prepress specialist in packaging and labels to optimize artwork, prepare production-ready files, and manage color across multiple print technologies. You will collaborate with designers, customers, and production teams to ensure accuracy and timely delivery.

Ideal candidates have 3+ years in prepress for packaging, strong Adobe Creative Suite skills, and a knack for problem solving in a fast-paced environment.