Senior Prepress Lead, Wide-Format & Color

2XL Imaging; Springfield (NJ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

2XL Imaging is seeking a senior Graphic Prepress Specialist to prepare and optimize customer artwork for wide-format printing, vehicle graphics, and signage. You will mentor junior staff and partner with sales, design, and production to ensure precision and quality.

The role emphasizes advanced prepress workflows, RIP management, and color accuracy across substrates and printers, requiring strong attention to detail and reliable delivery in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of wide-format prepress experience; five+ preferred.
• Advanced proficiency in Illustrator; working knowledge of Photoshop, InDesign, Acrobat Pro.
• CMYK, RGB, Pantone color systems; ICC profiles and color management.

Responsibilities

• Review artwork for print readiness and production standards.
• Prepare production-ready files for wide-format and vehicle graphics.
• Create and edit artwork using Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, Acrobat Pro.
• Perform preflight inspections for resolution, bleed, trim, fonts, transparency, and overprint.

Skills

Adobe Illustrator

Photoshop

InDesign

Acrobat Pro

Color management

Preflight

Print production

Education

Associate degree in Graphic Arts

Equivalent practical experience

Tools

ONYX

Caldera

EFI Fiery

Wasatch

Job description

2XL Imaging is seeking a senior Graphic Prepress Specialist to prepare and optimize customer artwork for wide-format printing, vehicle graphics, and signage. You will mentor junior staff and partner with sales, design, and production to ensure precision and quality.

The role emphasizes advanced prepress workflows, RIP management, and color accuracy across substrates and printers, requiring strong attention to detail and reliable delivery in a fast-paced environment.