Prepress & Typesetting Specialist — Variable Data & Imaging

SGI; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

SGI seeks a meticulous Prepress Technician/Typesetter to preflight customer files for digital and traditional presses. You will format text-heavy medical documents, manage variable data, and ensure accurate impositions and brand consistency.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree and 3–5 years in print production or related fields, with strong InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, and Acrobat Pro skills. Familiarity with FTP and DSLR photography is a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• 3-5 years’ experience in print production, prepress, typesetting, or similar role.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, Acrobat Pro).
• Working knowledge of print specifications (bleed, die lines, color builds, DPI, imposition).
• Familiarity with FTP and other web-based file services.
• Experience with variable data and Fusion Pro preferred.
• Understanding of DSLR photography and studio lighting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepress: Prepare print-ready files for digital press operator and verify artwork against brand guidelines; create/modify dielines and output art packages.
• Typesetting: Create/modify InDesign documents from annotated PDFs and Word docs; maintain version control and naming conventions; review against source materials.
• Variable Data: Create Fusion Pro templates for variable data; maintain templates for recurring programs.
• Product Imaging: Scan or photograph materials and upload images to client storefronts.

Skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Print production

Prepress

Typesetting

Adobe InDesign

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe Illustrator

Acrobat Pro

print specifications

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Fusion Pro

FTP

Adobe Creative Cloud

Job description

SGI seeks a meticulous Prepress Technician/Typesetter to preflight customer files for digital and traditional presses. You will format text-heavy medical documents, manage variable data, and ensure accurate impositions and brand consistency.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree and 3–5 years in print production or related fields, with strong InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, and Acrobat Pro skills. Familiarity with FTP and DSLR photography is a plus.