Wide Prepress Specialist

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Review customer artwork and specifications for print readiness and compliance with company production standards. Prepare production-ready files for printing on: Adhesive vinyl Vehicle wrap materials Banners Window films Paper-based products Polyester and dye sublimation fabrics Rigid display materials Create, modify, and troubleshoot artwork using Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, and Acrobat. Perform advanced preflight inspections including: Bleed and trim setup Font management Transparency and overprint checks File optimization Generate accurate proofs, mockups, and production layouts for customer approval. Prepare contour-cut files for digital finishing equipment and plotters. Manage color consistency across multiple print technologies and substrates. Create layouts and production files for: Fleet and vehicle graphics Wall murals Trade show displays Architectural graphics Textile graphics and soft signage Operate and maintain RIP workflows including nesting, tiling, paneling, scaling, and color profiling. Troubleshoot file issues, RIP errors, print quality concerns, and production bottlenecks. Collaborate with production staff to ensure jobs are manufactured according to customer specifications. Verify production tickets, material specifications, finishing requirements, and installation instructions. Provide technical support and mentorship to junior prepress personnel. Assist in developing and improving workflow automation and production efficiencies. Maintain digital archive systems and job documentation.

Required Qualifications: Associate degree in Graphic Arts, Graphic Communications, Design, Printing Technology, or equivalent experience. 5+ years of progressively responsible experience in prepress, digital printing, sign production, or wide-format graphics. Advanced proficiency in: Adobe Illustrator Adobe Acrobat Pro Thorough understanding of: CMYK, RGB, and Pantone color systems ICC profiling and color management Variable scaling and large-format production requirements Print resolution standards for multiple viewing distances Experience preparing files for contour cutting and digital finishing systems. Preferred Qualifications Experience with RIP software including: ONYX EFI Fiery Wasatch Experience supporting: HP Latex printers UV printers Dye sublimation printers Knowledge of: Vehicle wrap production Soft signage and textile graphics Large-format finishing equipment Installation requirements and production tolerances Understanding of color calibration tools and spectrophotometers. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Expert attention to detail and quality control. Strong understanding of wide-format production workflows. Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills. Strong communication and customer service abilities. Ability to prioritize work and consistently meet production deadlines. Leadership skills with the ability to mentor team members and support continuous improvement initiatives.

Physical Requirements: Ability to accurately distinguish colors. Prolonged computer use. Occasional lifting of media rolls and production materials up to 40 pounds. Ability to work in an office and production environment. Typical Position Level This position functions as a senior prepress expert and is expected to independently manage complex customer projects, support production troubleshooting, and provide technical leadership within the graphics and print production department.