We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Pre-Press Specialist to join our clients production team. This is an exciting opportunity for a skilled professional who is passionate about print quality and technological innovation. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in our clients operations, working with cutting-edge automated pre-press systems while maintaining the critical human oversight that ensures exceptional print quality.
As a Pre-Press Specialist, you will be at the intersection of customer service, technical expertise, and innovation. You'll not only process orders and prepare files for print but will also contribute to the development and refinement of one of the most advanced automated pre-press systems in the country. This position offers the unique opportunity to shape the future of our pre-press operations while ensuring every project meets our exacting quality standards.
- Receive, evaluate, and process customer artwork files for various print projects
- Conduct thorough pre-flight checks to identify potential issues including resolution problems, color space errors, font issues, and bleed/trim concerns
- Prepare print-ready files according to specific production requirements and print processes
- Manage multiple orders simultaneously while maintaining accuracy and meeting tight deadlines
- Organize and maintain digital file archives in accordance with company protocols
- Process orders through our automated pre-press system, monitoring for quality and accuracy
- Demonstrate comprehensive understanding of print-ready artwork requirements across different print processes including offset, digital, large format, and specialty printing
- Identify and correct common file issues such as low-resolution images, incorrect color modes (RGB vs CMYK), missing fonts, and improper bleeds
- Ensure all files meet technical specifications for the intended print method
- Create and verify color separations, trapping, and imposition layouts as required
- Perform soft proofing and prepare hard proofs when necessary
Ideal Candidate
- It would ideally suit someone from a graphic design, art-working, pre-press, Print background
- The ideal candidate will suit someone with strong communication skills who can assist clients by phone and email
For more information please contact the team at Recra.
At Recra Ltd, we believe that great people come from all backgrounds. We are committed to creating an inclusive recruitment process where everyone is treated with fairness, respect, and equal opportunity.
We welcome applications from all suitably qualified individuals, regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation. If you require any reasonable adjustments or additional support at any stage of the recruitment process, please let us know—we’re here to help.
Recra Ltd is committed to promoting equality, diversity, and inclusion throughout every stage of the recruitment journey.
In accordance with the Conduct of Employment Agencies and Employment Businesses Regulations 2003, Recra Ltd acts as an Employment Agency when recruiting for permanent vacancies and as an Employment Business when supplying temporary or contract workers.
