JOB SUMMARY The Prepress Technician/Typesetter will preflight customer-supplied files for print on digital and traditional presses and will craft the layout and formatting of text-heavy medical documents and instructions. The work is technical, detail-intensive, and deadline-driven. The ideal person is a keen-eyed critical thinker and problem solver with the technical understanding to identify and correct potential issues early in the job process. They must be able to effectively prioritize a variety of tasks (such as prepress, typesetting, variable data setup, and product imaging) and manage their time well. While many of their tasks are not collaborative, they must respond well to feedback and be able to clearly communicate with others regarding expectations, timelines, and job details. RESPONSIBILITIES Prepress:o Prepare print-ready files for the digital press operatoro Verify that customer-supplied artwork is aligned with brand guidelines and set up according to the job specifications o Create/modify dielines for printers and agencieso Output print-ready art packages for external print vendors Typesettingo Create formatted InDesign documents from annotated PDF and Word documents, in accordance with required standardso Update existing InDesign documents based on changes called out in annotated PDF and Word documentso Maintain clear version control and file organization/naming conventionso Call out client instructions that are inconsistent or unclear and suggest possible solutions for Account Managers to propose to the cliento Review completed documents against source materials to confirm accuracy prior to handoff to proofreaderVariable Datao Create Fusion Pro templates for variable data print pieceso Create and maintain templates for recurring variable programso Ensure recurring variable programs meet job requirementsProduct Imagingo Scan or photograph printed and assembled materialso Upload product images to client storefronts REQUIREMENTS o Bachelor's degreeo 3-5 years' experience in print production, prepress, typesetting, or similar roleo Proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud (emphasis in InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, and Acrobat Pro)o Working knowledge of print specifications (bleed, die lines, color builds, DPI, imposition etc.) o Familiarity with FTP and other web-based file serviceso Experience with variable data and Fusion Pro preferrableo Understanding of DSLR photography and studio lighting preferrablePIbf2f1740f45f-8648
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