Pre-Press Specialist: Color, Proofs & Print Perfection

Phillip Jeffries Ltd; Fairfield (NJ); On-site; USD 36,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Exclusive employee discount on wallcov

Working Advantage discounts

Health benefits

Job summary

Phillip Jeffries is seeking a Pre-Press Operator for its Fairfield, NJ facility. You will prepare, format, and optimize brochure and marketing collateral files, ensure color accuracy, and produce print-ready artwork according to templates and production standards.

Must have strong Adobe Creative Suite skills (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign) and experience with EFI XF RIP software, with a detail-oriented, collaborative approach to meet tight production deadlines and maintain brand integrity.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign with strong color correction and image manipulation.
• 2+ years of experience with EFI XF RIP software
• Experience working with print templates and preparing files for production.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating with cross-functional teams.
• Strong attention to detail and time management.

Responsibilities

• Partner with Marketing, Product Development, and Pure Imagination teams to prepare, update, and maintain brochure and marketing collateral files.
• Color correct imagery and adjust layouts to ensure brand consistency and high-quality output.
• Create, revise, and format brochure artwork using approved templates, specifications, and production standards.
• Prepare final print-ready files meeting artwork, image, typography, and technical requirements.
• Review files prior to production, verifying accuracy, color settings, file integrity, and print readiness.
• Follow daily production schedules and manage multiple projects to meet deadlines.
• Conduct quality checks on printed materials for color consistency against approved master samples.
• Maintain and organize digital master files with version control and consistent naming.
• Organize production assets, strike-offs, proofs, and print files for easy retrieval.
• Collaborate with internal teams to implement artwork revisions, product launches, and marketing updates.
• Assist with print production testing, troubleshooting, and process improvements.
• Stay informed of specifications, branding, and production updates to keep materials current.
• Provide creative input on visual presentation, layout enhancements, and process improvements.

Skills

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe InDesign

Color correction

Time management

Tools

EFI XF RIP

Print templates

Job description

Phillip Jeffries is seeking a Pre-Press Operator for its Fairfield, NJ facility. You will prepare, format, and optimize brochure and marketing collateral files, ensure color accuracy, and produce print-ready artwork according to templates and production standards.

Must have strong Adobe Creative Suite skills (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign) and experience with EFI XF RIP software, with a detail-oriented, collaborative approach to meet tight production deadlines and maintain brand integrity.