Digital Prepress Technician -Circle Graphics - Sensaria
Longmont, CO
About the Job
Our combined 407,000 square feet of manufacturing facilities across the United States house over 88 grand and large format digital printers, custom automated finishing equipment, and coating capabilities to produce printed recyclable materials up to 16 ft wide. Our prepress department processes more than 20,000 files per day with the aid of proprietary software automation tools. We operate around-the-clock, 7 days a week to deliver extraordinary customer service, and print over 431 million square feet of material annually. We specialize in industry leading innovations accompanied by world class service.
Job Description Overview: National Prepress & Creative Services Technician
Position Mission:
The National Prepress & Creative Services Technician role is integral to our National Prepress Team, tasked with overseeing those daily operations. Our National Prepress department operates in a fast-paced, multifaceted, team-oriented environment. Our goal is to harness the collective expertise of our skilled team members to efficiently produce material for printing. Responsibilities include color correcting mini bulletins, designing creative graphics for various campaigns in non-standard sizes, and conducting press checks with various clients.
Tasks description – Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Design and Custom Sizing: 40% of position responsibility
- Building Odd sizes for various campaigns.
- Able to follow an FPO (for placement only file) and S.O.P.
- Creating layered ‘Working Files’ from client provided files, FPOs and links in order to build odd sizes.
- Able to design bulletins from conceptions through to production.
- Design creatives for various projects and departments.
- Save all working files in an organized, clearly named manner.
- Working exclusively in the Adobe Creative Suite: Photoshop, Illustrator and Indesign.
- Using Photoshop, illustrator and Indesign in tandem.
- Collaborating directly with Account Managers, Marketing, Sales and Clients.
- Maintain working files consistent between National Prepress team members.
- Must be able to make various file odd sizes with client provided files and limited resources.
File Adjustments/Processing: 40% of position responsibility
- Creating multiple rounds of mini bulletins to ensure accurate color is achieved.
- Applying color adjustment techniques to all client files, including built/designed creatives.
- Open to learning new techniques improving on ability and proficiency.
- Communicate with Account Managers and the print floor to verify optimal color output.
- Support prepress production while balancing the needs of National Prepress and Creative Services.
- Responsible for making mini bulletins, color adjustments to art/client files and design creatives.
- Design creatives for various projects and departments.
Press Checks: 10% of position responsibility
- Working directly with Sales, AMs and Clients.
- Be open to a flexible schedule during press checks and the potential for over time.
- Potential to accompany clients, sales, account managers to lunch during press checks.
- Maintain proper work attire and professional appearance.
- Make adjustments and produce minis for press checks in a timely manner.
- Explain your color alterations with professional etiquette.
- Be open to critique.
- Work with Account Managers and Sales on press checks with visiting clients.
- Other duties and special projects as assigned
- Work on special projects as needed.
EDUCATION AND FORMAL TRAINING:
- Associate or Bachelor’s degree preferred or equivalent experience in Graphic Design field
- Experience with prepress/print production.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITY:
- Professional level knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite.
- Must have proficient skills in the following software programs; Photoshop, Illustrator, Indesign, and Corel.
- Must be able to multitask and exhibit time management skills.
- Must have demonstrated and proven knowledge of the agency process and agency/client relationship model.
INTELLECTUAL DEMANDS:
- Must understand vague and implicit instructions and react favorably in all work situations.
- Must be approachable and responsive to a variety of people and issues.
- Must be adaptable and flexible in dealing with a variety of people.
- Must be able to resolve problems, handle conflict and make effective decisions under pressure.
- Must have a long attention span in order to listen to people, perceive the real problems and bring issues to a successful conclusion.
- Requires public contact and excellent interpersonal skills.
- Able to work in a team environment. Self-motivator.
Sensaria, formerly Circle Graphics Décor, is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.
Benefits: Sensaria offers a competitive compensation package, which includes vacation days, sick days, paid holidays, a paid floating holiday of your choice, paid maternity & paternity leave, along with Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, STD, LTD, Optional Life insurance, and opportunities for professional development. We are dedicated to creating an inclusive and collaborative workplace where every team member can thrive.
EEO Statement:
Sensaria, Formerly Circle Graphics Decor, and it's subsidiaries and acquired companies, (The Company) is an equal employment opportunity employer. The Company’s policy is to not unlawfully discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, disability, or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants and employees based on any protected category, characteristic or status. It is also the Company’s policy to comply with all applicable state, federal and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.
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