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Prepress Workflow & Imposition Specialist
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What they do
A Graphic Designer works with text and images to create design for printed material or web sites. Develops visual designs, such as a logo, that establish an identity or brand for an organization, business or campaign; uses design skills to improve the visual impact of advertising messages, reports, books or websites. May produce documents and printed materials using desktop publishing software and equipment. May work for a publishing company or provide printed business or marketing material for business clients.
$56,818 / year median in Ohio
-17% projected decline
Job Description
Turn Complex Artwork into Press-Ready Precision Love solving tricky file issues and streamlining production? Join Oliver Inc.—a fast-growing, sustainability-minded leader in printing and packaging with centuries of experience and modern facilities dedicated to speed, consistency, and nimbleness. What's in it for you Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits. A stable, expanding company with room to grow. A collaborative team that values respect, creativity, and customer success. Daily access to the latest prepress, proofing, and plate-making technologies. Your impact Preflight and validate incoming customer artwork. Fix file problems, standardize formats, and optimize for diverse print processes. Build working files and impose layouts for plate-making. RIP for proofs and final output; create and QC digital proofs. Develop step-and-repeat layouts in ESKO (e.g., ArtPro+). Produce vector artwork for spot coatings and flexographic plates. Generate production-ready files and printing plates. Audit folding carton art for completeness and print readiness. Maintain color accuracy via ICC profiles and calibration tools. Partner with vendors on embossing/stamping dies and specialty needs. Archive/retrieve files using automated archival software. Hit deadlines by following production schedules and work orders. Collaborate with designers, customers, and production to resolve technical issues. Do you check these boxes? 3+ years in prepress (packaging, label, or commercial print preferred). Degree/diploma in Graphic Design, Packaging Technology, or related field preferred. Expertise in print production, file preparation, imposition, and file formatting. Proficient with Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, ArtPro+, and PC-based prepress tools. ESKO experience (or rapid learning ability) strongly preferred. Skilled in color management, RIP workflows, and digital proofing. Calm, resourceful troubleshooter in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. Organized communicator with sharp problem-solving skills and attention to detail. Hands-on packaging experience and comfort with RIP systems. Bonus points Direct experience with folding cartons, labels, flexible packaging, or similar packaging print environments. Join a team that loves its work and partners with customers to build iconic brands. If that sounds like you, we'd love to hear from you. Equal Opportunity Oliver Inc is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, gender, gender identity and expression, sex, sexual orientation, disability, age, citizenship status, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.
Benefits
- Dental Insurance