Prepress & Plate-Making Specialist

RRD; Timonium (MD); On-site; USD 31,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with match

Paid time off

Job summary

RRD in Timonium, MD is seeking a skilled Pre-press Operator to review client files, prepare layouts, and output plates for press. You will work with Kodak PRINERGY, set up page layouts, and ensure folds, bleeds, and crop marks are correct, collaborating with Customer Service and production teams.

The role requires strong color management, proficiency with Mac and PC graphics software, and leadership to guide junior staff.

Qualifications

• Proficiency with Mac/PC graphic design software and file formats.
• Strong color management and ability to handle PDF/TIFF/EPS inputs.
• Experience with imposition and Adobe Creative Suite environments.
• Ability to output to various devices and learn new graphics tools.
• Understanding of offset printing and color interactions.
• Leadership skills to support the pre-press team and cross-functional calls.

Responsibilities

• Review client files for completeness before plate making.
• Prepare page layouts, folds, bleeds, crop marks and color bars.
• Load client files for output and may prepare color proofs.
• Operate CTP plate making and related equipment as needed.
• Perform quality checks on finished plates and assist cross-functional teams.
• Participate in special projects and conference calls with customers.

Skills

Graphic design

Mac/PC workflows

Color management

Imposition software

Desktop publishing

Quality control

Leadership

Tools

Imposition Mac

CTP equipment

Desktop publishing software

Job description

RRD in Timonium, MD is seeking a skilled Pre-press Operator to review client files, prepare layouts, and output plates for press. You will work with Kodak PRINERGY, set up page layouts, and ensure folds, bleeds, and crop marks are correct, collaborating with Customer Service and production teams.

The role requires strong color management, proficiency with Mac and PC graphics software, and leadership to guide junior staff.