Print Production Specialist

Latcha

Farmington Hills (MI)

On-site

USD 55,000 - 85,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

A marketing solutions company located in Farmington Hills, MI, is seeking a Variable Data Specialist to lead direct mail production. Candidates should have experience with XMPie and Adobe InDesign, and possess strong organizational and problem-solving skills. This full-time role offers competitive compensation ranging from $55,000 to $85,000 annually.

Qualifications

3-5 years of Graphic production experience with variable data responsibilities for direct mail.
Ability to construct personalized direct mail campaigns using XMPie.
Experience with ink jetting, tabbing, and postal regulations.

Responsibilities

Create and manage personalized marketing materials using XMPie.
Set up variable data areas for data integration.
Collaborate with project management teams to meet mailing specifications.

Skills

XMPie

Adobe InDesign

Project Management

SQL

HTML/CSS

Tools

JIRA

SharePoint

Job description

Position

Variable Data Specialist and XMPie Programmer at Latcha

Latcha is looking for a Variable Data Specialist to lead our direct mail production. The ideal candidate is a self-starter with an upbeat and positive attitude and strong organizational skills with extensive experience with Xerox XMPie as well as Adobe InDesign for variable data printing software. They will be able to work in high pressure situations and problem solve while maintaining professional standards of conduct and ethics.

Compensation

Base pay range: $55,000.00/yr - $85,000.00/yr

Position summary

Prepare client provided or purchased data for mailings or Variable Data Printing pieces using mailing software to update address and remove undeliverable and duplicate destinations. Oversee data integrity on final pieces ensuring proper formatting and laid out according to USPS specifications. Key skills are XMPie, Adobe InDesign, programming, database knowledge (SQL), and web design (HTML/CSS).

Responsibilities

Personalized Campaign Development: Create and manage data-driven print and digital marketing materials that are personalized for specific audiences using XMPie’s platform.
Setup variable data areas to merge design and data together using XMPie VDP software.
Establish a standard data structure to expedite the setup process by utilizing prebuilt VDP templates.
Meet with the Design team regularly to make changes to designs to streamline the PrePress processes.
Implement and monitor workflow from graphic production, data integration and print production
Demonstrate excellent time management, as well as oral and written interpersonal skills
Serve as a point of contact between Graphics, platform and Director of Print Production
Collaborate with project management teams to ensure direct mail specifications, formats, and deadlines are met
QA creative and campaign setup for functionality and adherence to technical specifications
Troubleshoot and resolve delivery, tracking, and performance issues in real-time
Provide internal stakeholders with production reports, error logs, and process improvement suggestions.
Create clear SOPs, data mapping documents, and production guides to standardize processes and accelerate onboarding of new team members.

Qualifications

3-5 years of Graphic production with variable data responsibilities in producing direct mail.
Variable data set up through XMPie for digital printing.
Experience with ink jetting, tabbing, mail panel placement and postal regulations
Showcase a natural gift for grasping concepts quickly and making good judgments
Must be a problem solver
Ability to work on your own initiative; pre-emptive and enthusiastic; constantly thinking ahead; demonstrating a detailed and highly organized approach to all tasks
Must have strong people skills to excel in this role, as you may speak and present before vendors, clients and fellow employees

Skills