Seasonal Prepress Specialist: Art Prep for Print

Moss Inc.; Franklin Park (IL); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Moss Inc. is hiring a Preflight Technician to review client-supplied art, identify issues and prepare layouts for approval and production. You will use Adobe Creative Suite to preflight, format and manipulate art, ensuring compatibility with printing processes and timelines.

The role requires at least one year in graphic production, strong attention to detail, and the ability to communicate clearly with the Customer Success Managers, production teams and customers in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary education in printing technology or graphic communications, or equivalent.
• Minimum one year of practical experience in graphic production or as a graphic artist.
• Working knowledge of Macintosh and Windows platforms and graphics software.
• Ability to read, write and speak clearly in English; self-motivated and able to work independently and in a team.

Responsibilities

• Preflight, format and manipulate art to meet quality standards.
• Prepare art files for client approval and production printing.
• Review client art for completeness, resolution, color space, linked files and fonts.
• Create print-ready art and cut files for proofs and full-sized prints.
• Coordinate with Customer Success Manager and customers to provide direction for usable art.
• Update production schedules and work orders as required.
• Read production schedules, work orders, CAD drawings and written instructions.
• Maintain professional conduct and adapt to deadline changes.

Skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Communication

Self-motivation

Teamwork

Education

Post-secondary ed in printing

Graphic communications training

Tools

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe InDesign

Job description

Moss Inc. is hiring a Preflight Technician to review client-supplied art, identify issues and prepare layouts for approval and production. You will use Adobe Creative Suite to preflight, format and manipulate art, ensuring compatibility with printing processes and timelines.

The role requires at least one year in graphic production, strong attention to detail, and the ability to communicate clearly with the Customer Success Managers, production teams and customers in a fast-paced environment.