Prepress Department Lead

Page Mechanical Group, Inc.; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Page Mechanical Group, Inc. is seeking a Prepress Department Lead to oversee all prepress activities, ensuring accurate preparation of digital files for printing. You will optimize workflows, maintain high quality, and guide a team of prepress professionals.

The role requires strong technical skills, leadership, and attention to detail to improve production efficiency and meet customer expectations.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership of a prepress team or similar group.
• Strong attention to detail to ensure high-quality output.
• Able to coordinate with production and sales teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead the prepress team in preparing digital files for printing, including checking file formats, resolution, color profiles, and fonts.
• Review customer-provided artwork and adjust to meet printing requirements and quality standards.
• Manage color calibration and profiling for accurate color reproduction across devices and substrates.
• Collaborate with production coordinators and operators to address prepress issues and prevent delays.
• Provide ongoing coaching to support team development.

Skills

Leadership

Attention to detail

Time management

Teamwork

Customer focus

Job description

JOB SUMMARY/OBEJECTIVE: As the Prepress Department Lead, you will oversee all prepress activities to ensure the accurate preparation of digital files for printing. Your role is essential in maintaining high-quality standards, optimizing workflows, and facilitating efficient production processes. This position requires strong technical skills, attention to detail, and leadership abilities to manage a team of prepress professionals effectively.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead the prepress team in preparing digital files for printing, including checking file formats, resolution, color profiles, and fonts.
• Review customer-provided artwork and make necessary adjustments to meet printing requirements and quality standards.
• Manage color calibration and profiling processes to ensure accurate color reproduction across different printing devices and substrates.
• Work closely with production coordinators and operators to address any prepress-related issues and prevent production delays or errors.
• Provide ongoing feedback and coaching to support the professional growth and development of team members.
• Stay updated on industry trends, technologies, and advancements in prepress workflows to continuously improve departmental practices.
• Collaborate with sales representatives and customer service teams to understand customer requirements and expectations.
• Any other related task and/or responsibility assigned by supervisor.

COMPETENCES

• Positive and approachable attitude.
• Transparent and trustworthy.
• Adaptability and versatility.
• Self-accountable.
• Manages time effectively.
• Customer/quality focus (everyone employee is our internal customer).
• Team focused.
• Leads by example and is purpose driven.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

No direct supervisory duties.

POSITION TYPE / EXPECTED HOURS OF WORK:

This position might require long hours and occasional weekend work to follow up with specific projects assigned