Pre-Press Color & Proofing Specialist

Brook + Whittle; Hamilton (OH); On-site; USD 27,552 - 37,195; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Life insurance

Paid time off

401(k) with company participation

Elective company benefits

Job summary

Brook & Whittle Ltd. is seeking a full-time Pre-Press Technician to join our Hamilton, OH facility. You will pre-flight customer artwork, prepare 1-up artwork for digital print, and troubleshoot file/color issues to ensure alignment with customer standards.

Ideal candidates are self-motivated, proactive, and capable of collaborating across departments to improve print workflow and color accuracy. Benefits include medical, life insurance, PTO, 401(k) with company participation, and a

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of experience in Pre-Press in the printing industry.
• Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent work experience.
• High school diploma or GED required.

Responsibilities

• Perform pre-flight checks to ensure files meet print specifications.
• Review and prepare files for digital printing in line with department procedures and expectations including proofing, white layer creation, text editing, and color corrections.
• Has overall responsibility for the quality and accuracy of finalized art files submitted to production.
• Train clients and designers on how to supply artwork correctly for printing.
• Perform color corrections on files and on the digital press to match customer supplied targets.
• Create custom colors within color management system for specific project needs.
• Work closely with quality and digital press operators on matters involving artwork and color-related issues.
• Advise clients on color selection and how it will translate in the digital print process.
• Work closely with the CSR and other departments to facilitate orders through the workflow.
• Collaborate with front office and production to improve daily process efficiencies.

Skills

Communication

Time management

Learn quickly

Work under pressure

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent in related field

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Automation Engine

Hybrid

DFE

HP Indigo Digital Presses

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe Photoshop

Color Management Software

Microsoft Office

Job description

Brook & Whittle Ltd. is seeking a full-time Pre-Press Technician to join our Hamilton, OH facility. You will pre-flight customer artwork, prepare 1-up artwork for digital print, and troubleshoot file/color issues to ensure alignment with customer standards.

Ideal candidates are self-motivated, proactive, and capable of collaborating across departments to improve print workflow and color accuracy. Benefits include medical, life insurance, PTO, 401(k) with company participation, and a