Prepress Desktop Operator - Printing & File Prep

Mittera Philadelphia LLC; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life & AD&D

Disability (Short/Long)

401K with Match

Paid Time Off

Volunteer Time Off

Job summary

Mittera Group in Philadelphia, PA is seeking a skilled Printing Desktop Operator to prepare and format digital files for commercial print production. You will ensure proper color, bleeds, and fonts using Adobe Creative Cloud and imposition software, while collaborating with designers and press operators to meet tight deadlines.

The role requires 2+ years in prepress or a commercial print environment and a strong understanding of print processes, color theory, trapping, and margins.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in prepress or commercial print environments.
• Advanced proficiency with Adobe Creative Cloud (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, Acrobat Pro).
• Deep understanding of color, trapping, bleeds, margins, and print processes.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, review, and format digital files for high-quality print production.
• Create digital impositions and layouts for digital and offset presses.
• Inspect proofs for accuracy, alignment, and formatting before production.
• Troubleshoot file issues and resolve color and formatting discrepancies.
• Collaborate with designers, sales, and press operators to meet deadlines.

Skills

Adobe CC

InDesign

Illustrator

Photoshop

Acrobat Pro

Color theory

Prepress

Tools

Kodak Prinergy

Fiery Command WorkStation

Job description

Mittera Group in Philadelphia, PA is seeking a skilled Printing Desktop Operator to prepare and format digital files for commercial print production. You will ensure proper color, bleeds, and fonts using Adobe Creative Cloud and imposition software, while collaborating with designers and press operators to meet tight deadlines.

The role requires 2+ years in prepress or a commercial print environment and a strong understanding of print processes, color theory, trapping, and margins.