Prepress Department Lead

Super Color Digital, LLC; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Super Color Digital, LLC in Irvine, CA seeks a Prepress Department Lead to oversee digital file preparation for printing and ensure top-quality output. You will lead a team, check formats, color profiles, fonts, and resolve prepress issues to prevent production delays.

You will collaborate with production, sales, and customer service to meet customer requirements, drive workflow improvements, and provide coaching to team members for growth and accuracy.

Qualifications

• Oversee preparation of digital files for printing with attention to formats, resolution, and fonts.
• Review artwork to meet printing requirements and quality standards.
• Lead color calibration and profiling across devices and substrates.
• Coordinate with production and operators to address prepress issues and avoid delays.
• Provide feedback to support team development and growth.

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.

Skills

Leadership

Color management

Prepress workflows

Quality assurance

Team coaching

Job description

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.

• 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.

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.

• 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.

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