Prepress Specialist (Print Production & Color Management) - New Jersey
Job Description
ABC Imaging is seeking an experienced Prepress Specialist (3-5 years of printing and graphics experience) to join our team in New Jersey. This role focuses on technical prepress production, file preparation, and print workflow execution, with an emphasis on file mechanics, accuracy, and production readiness rather than creative design.
You will work closely with a production team supporting high-end retail clients and complex large-format printing projects. This is an excellent opportunity to develop advanced skills in print production, prepress workflows, and color-managed environments within a fast-paced industry.
Key Responsibilities
Receive and process incoming jobs requiring art production, digital manipulation, and print output preparation
Perform preflight checks and file validation to ensure accurate reproduction and print readiness
Review and improve prepress and workflow standards in alignment with evolving industry practices
Maintain and calibrate digital printing equipment using RIP software and color calibration tools
Coordinate with production managers to ensure efficient scheduling and on-time project delivery
Proof all files for accuracy in color, size, content, and production specifications
Support graphics and production teams with complex or high-volume projects
Ensure consistent adherence to quality control and production standards
Assist in improving workflow efficiency and prepress processes
Qualifications
3-5 years of experience in printing, graphics, or prepress production (required)
Strong background in color printing, UV printing, dye sublimation, and large/small format production
Proficiency with Caldera workflow software (required)
Advanced knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite and CorelDRAW
Strong experience in file preparation and correction, including preflighting, layering, trapping, knockouts, and overprints
Experience with large-format production projects, including vehicle wraps and bus graphics with variable layouts
Strong understanding of print production workflows and file management systems
Knowledge of color management principles, ICC profiling, and press calibration (preferred but not required)
Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple complex projects under tight deadlines
Excellent communication skills (written and verbal)
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced production environment
Self-driven with a willingness to learn new technologies and improve workflow processes
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Numbers & Facts
Location
VA
Skills
Adobe Creative Suiteunmatched
Calibrationunmatched
Color Managementunmatched
Color Printingunmatched
Communication Skillsunmatched
CorelDrawunmatched
Creative Designunmatched
Detail Orientedunmatched
Digital Artunmatched
Environmental Managementunmatched
File Managementunmatched
File Systemsunmatched
Graphicsunmatched
Maintain Complianceunmatched
Multitaskingunmatched
Presentation/Verbal Skillsunmatched
Printingunmatched
Process Improvementunmatched
Production Controlunmatched
Production Managementunmatched
Production Specificationsunmatched
Production Supportunmatched
Production Systemsunmatched
Project/Program Managementunmatched
Quality Controlunmatched
RIP (Routing Information Protocol)unmatched
Retailunmatched
Team Playerunmatched
Time Managementunmatched
Validation Testingunmatched
Writing Skillsunmatched
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