Prepress Production Specialist

Vinyl Works LLC; South Amboy (NJ); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Vinyl Works LLC in New Jersey seeks a detail-oriented Prepress Production Specialist to join our large-format print team. You will review customer artwork, create production-ready layouts, generate proofs, and prepare files for print.

The role demands proficiency with CMYK/RGB, file prep, scaling, image resolution, color management, and the Adobe Creative Suite. You will collaborate with Sales and Production to ensure accurate, high-impact graphics for vehicle wraps, banners, and campaigns.

Qualifications

• Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite and print production workflows.
• Experience in prepress, print production, or related field is preferred.
• Strong understanding of CMYK and RGB color spaces and image resolution.

Responsibilities

• Review customer-supplied artwork for print readiness and production requirements.
• Create, modify, and prepare artwork using templates and customer assets.
• Generate PDF proofs for customer review and approval.
• Prepare press-ready PDF files for production.
• Develop and maintain production templates with accurate scaling and dimensions.
• Verify artwork dimensions, image resolution, bleed, and file specs.
• Troubleshoot and resolve production-related issues.
• Perform file quality checks to ensure accuracy.
• Collaborate with Sales and Production teams through the order process.
• Participate in press checks and assist with print quality verification.
• Maintain organized project files and documentation.
• Adhere to production standards and workflow procedures.

Skills

Attention to detail

File prep

Problem solving

Time management

Communication

Independent work

Tools

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe Photoshop

InDesign

Acrobat

Job description

We are seeking a detail-oriented Prepress Production Specialist to join our large-format print team. This role is responsible for reviewing customer artwork, creating and revising production-ready layouts, generating customer proofs, and preparing production-ready files for print.

We are a collaborative, laid-back team that takes pride in producing visually impactful large-format graphics. From vehicle wraps and event graphics to high-profile installations and national campaigns, our projects are big in every sense of the word. If you enjoy seeing your work come to life on a larger-than-life scale, this could be the opportunity for you.

The ideal candidate has experience in prepress and large-format print production, with a strong understanding of file preparation, artwork scaling, image resolution, color management, and Adobe Creative Suite. Success in this role requires exceptional attention to detail, strong organizational skills, technical problem-solving abilities, and the ability to work independently while managing multiple projects.

Responsibilities

• Review customer-supplied artwork for print readiness and production requirements.
• Create, modify, and prepare artwork using established templates and customer assets.
• Generate PDF proofs for customer review and approval.
• Prepare accurate press-ready PDF files for production.
• Develop and maintain production templates while ensuring accurate scaling and dimensions.
• Verify artwork dimensions, image resolution, bleed, and file specifications.
• Troubleshoot and resolve artwork, layout, and production-related issues.
• Perform file quality checks to ensure production accuracy.
• Collaborate with Sales and Production teams throughout the order process.
• Participate in press checks and assist with print quality verification when needed.
• Maintain organized project files and documentation.
• Adhere to established production standards and workflow procedures.

Required Qualifcations

• Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, and Acrobat.
• Experience in prepress, print production, graphic design, or a related field.
• Strong understanding of CMYK and RGB color spaces.
• Strong understanding of image resolution, bleed requirements and artwork scaling.
• Ability to develop and work with scaled production templates.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving abilities.
• Self-motivated with the ability to prioritize multiple projects and deadlines.

Preferred Qualifcations

• Experience in large-format print production.
• Experience with vehicle wraps, signage, banners, trade show graphics, or related products.
• Familiarity with Salesforce or similar workflow/CRM platforms.
• Experience with image retouching and color correction.
• Experience working in a production-focused design environment.

What We're Looking For

This position requires a strong understanding of large-format print production, including file setup, scaling, image resolution, color management, and prepress best practices. The ideal candidate is comfortable reviewing customer artwork, troubleshooting technical le issues, creating accurate proofs, and preparing production-ready files. They are highly organized, self-motivated, and

committed to delivering accurate work in a fast-paced production environment.

If you're excited by the challenge of bringing large-scale projects to life, we'd love to hear from you.