Prepress Specialist — Premium Trading Card Printing

Millennium Print Group, A Subsidiary of the Pokémon Company International; Morrisville (NC); On-site; USD 48,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Compensation

Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage

401(k) with Company Match

Paid Time Off and Holidays

Career Development Opportunities

Employee Assistance Program

Wellness Programs

Job summary

Millennium Print Group, a premier subsidiary of The Pokémon Company International, is seeking a Prepress Operator in Morrisville, NC. The role focuses on preparing customer artwork and print files for production, ensuring accuracy, proper formatting, and production readiness in a high-volume print environment.

The ideal candidate brings strong technical skills in prepress, attention to detail, and problem-solving abilities to support quality and customer satisfaction.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• 4+ years of experience in a commercial print or prepress environment.
• Experience in packaging, printing, publishing, or graphic production preferred.

Responsibilities

• Review customer artwork, job tickets, and production specifications.
• Preflight files to ensure artwork is complete and production-ready.
• Create layouts and perform file impositions to optimize production.
• Prepare and generate customer proofs for approval.
• Edit and adjust production files to meet printing and finishing requirements.
• Output printing plates using Kodak and Esko/DuPont systems.
• Verify crop marks, die lines, color breaks, page positions, and production specifications.
• Identify and resolve file-related issues before production.
• Collaborate with Client Services, Account Management, and Production teams.
• Maintain quality standards while minimizing waste and rework.
• Support workflow improvements and operational excellence initiatives.
• Follow all company safety, quality, and compliance requirements.

Skills

Adobe Creative Suite

Attention to detail

Troubleshooting

Communication

Multitasking

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Kodak Prinergy/InSite

Preps

EFI Metrix

Pandora

Job description

Millennium Print Group, a premier subsidiary of The Pokémon Company International, is seeking a Prepress Operator in Morrisville, NC. The role focuses on preparing customer artwork and print files for production, ensuring accuracy, proper formatting, and production readiness in a high-volume print environment.

The ideal candidate brings strong technical skills in prepress, attention to detail, and problem-solving abilities to support quality and customer satisfaction.