VI Programmer I

Quad; Sussex (WI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Quad is seeking a Variable Imaging Programmer I to drive profitable direct mail campaigns using variable data software. You will collaborate with management, clients, and teammates to assess project needs and produce accurate layouts for manufacturing.

You will analyze data, match client specifications, review quality, and provide proofs while supporting 24/7 operations and maintaining up-to-date technical skills.

Qualifications

• Degree in a related major or two years of industry experience preferred.
• Direct Mail print experience preferred (1+ years).
• Basic understanding of USPS guidelines for letter packaging preferred.
• PC and Mac proficiency required/desired.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Adobe Creative Suite.

Responsibilities

• Support designated accounts or projects as assigned by management.
• Consult with management, other departments, and clients to evaluate project needs.
• Analyze data and integrate using variable composition software.
• Match client layouts, type, and illustration with project specs.
• Review final product quality before client delivery.
• Present proofs for internal review prior to client delivery.
• Create finished layouts or production instructions.
• Provide output and documentation for manufacturing.
• Offer off-hours/weekend support for a 24/7 operation.
• Maintain technical competency and stay current in industry changes.
• Follow QC and SOP standards and document workflows.
• Monitor schedules and inform leadership of concerns.
• Track costs and schedules across multiple projects.
• Participate in daily standups for labor sharing and team building.

Skills

Direct Mail experience

PC proficiency

Mac proficiency

English communication

Education

Degree in related major or 2 years industry experience

Tools

GMC Inspire

Page Flex

XMPie

Xtreme Dialogue

Fusion Pro

Microsoft Office Suite

Adobe Creative Suite

InDesign

Acrobat Pro

Photoshop

Illustrator

Job description

As a global marketing experience company, Quad’s goal is to help our clients win every day. We use our data-driven integrated marketing and manufacturing platform to streamline solutions for our clients, reduce friction and enhance their marketing spend effectiveness. We’ve built a rich legacy by believing in our people, allowing them to act like owners and to take charge of their own success. Whether an operator, sales rep, a graphic artist or a clinician, we’re all driven to perform at our best— for ourselves and our clients. At our core, we’re a company that believes we can always create a better way.

General Purpose Of Job

The Variable Imaging Programmer I helps drive the profitability of Quad by programming relevant, highly personalized direct mailings for our customers. This is accomplished through the use of specialized variable data print software including GMC Inspire.

Key Responsibilities

• Support designated accounts or projects as assigned by management.
• Consult with management, other department members, and client to evaluate individual project needs.
• Analyze customer data, instructions, artwork, and integrate using variable composition software.
• Match client supplied size and arrangement of illustrative material and copy, style and size of type.
• Review quality of final product before release to client.
• Present proof samples for internal review/approval prior to delivery to client for selection and/or approval.
• Create finished layout, or prepare instructions for workers who assemble and prepare final layouts.
• Create finished output and supporting documentation for manufacturing.
• Provide off hours/weekend support for a 24/7 manufacturing operation.
• Maintain technical competency and remain current in technology and changes within industry.
• Follow established company and department QC and SOP standards.
• Create and maintain project-specific workflow documentation.
• Monitor account schedules and inform leadership team when concerns arise.
• Prioritize, track, and maintain records of cost and schedules of multiple projects.
• Participate in Daily Standups to help with labor sharing and team building.

Education

Job Requirements: Degree in job-related major or two years of experience in the industry, preferred.

Experience

N/A

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

N/A

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Direct Mail print related experience preferred (1+ years).
• Basic understanding of United States Postal Service Guidelines for letter package formatting preferred.
• PC Proficiency required, Mac Proficiency desired.
• Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Lync, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio).
• Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Acrobat Pro, Photoshop, Illustrator).
• Variable Data Print (VDP) software such as GMC Inspire, Page Flex, XMPie, Xtreme Dialogue, Fusion Pro.
• Mathematical Skills: Ability calculate numbers/fractions/decimals in all units of measure.
• Basic understanding of if-then-else relational logic, scripting, and object-oriented programming languages.
• Effective English communication skills - verbal and written.

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We offer comprehensive benefits for eligible employees including medical, prescription, dental and vision insurance, 401(k) retirement savings, paid time off, holidays and additional benefits.

Quad is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating a place of belonging — a space where employees do not need to sacrifice who they are to exist and grow in our workplace. Quad does not discriminate on any unlawful basis including race, religion, color, national origin, disability, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Quad also prohibits harassment of applicants and employees based on any of these protected categories.