Prepress Technician

ABOUT THE COMPANY

Versa Designed Surfaces is a leader in innovative, sustainable wallcoverings that transform spaces and elevates the human experience. We design, manufacture and deliver beautiful, purposeful wallcoverings that go beyond the surface — supported by a commitment to unmatched service and collaboration. At Versa Designed Surfaces, we are driven by creativity, curiosity and a passion for making a difference.

Only Versa Designed Surfaces offers the perfect combination of cutting-edge technologies, sustainable practices and design-forward products that reimagine the possibilities of every wall. And behind every product is a team of dedicated professionals who bring expertise, enthusiasm and a commitment to excellence.

Join us and be part of a company that values innovation, partnership and environmental stewardship as we shape the future of design.

To learn more about Versa Designed Surfaces and explore career opportunities with us, please visit our website at versadesignedsurfaces.com.

BENEFITS:

Versa offers a variety of benefits including:

• Paid time off
• 10 paid holidays
• 3 different medical plans
• dental/vision
• 401k matching
• Short term disability
• Group accident and cancer insurance
• Company paid life insurance and long term disability

SUMMARY

The Prepress Technician will work alongside other studio team members as an integral part of the creative and production staff that drive the success of Versa Designed Surfaces. The Prepress Technician will prepare files for color, layout, and technical specifications for wide web printing. Other duties include assisting designers in creative concept development, Quality Control of Files, recording data in an ERP system, and other duties involved in a digital printing process.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Preflight, Step and Repeat, and Layout Design Files to Technical Specifications and Color Targets within Adobe Creative Suite.
• Perform Quality Control processes to Files prior to Printing.
• Collaborate with Designers and Studio Personnel in obtaining Design Approvals for Layouts.
• Attends regular design review meetings and keeps current of assigned projects and deadlines
• Must work well as part of a design group within an open studio environment. Ability to work under deadline pressures, yet keep a positive attitude. Strong work ethic and commitment is key.

OTHER:

• May be required to fill in with the development of specific projects/ brand designs.
• Verbal, written, interpersonal and problem solving skills. Ability to take initiative and manage and complete multiple tasks per deadlines.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelors Degree in Fine Arts, Graphic Design, and/or Three Years’ Experience in developing files for wide web printing.
• High proficiency in Photoshop and Illustrator
• Extreme attention to Detail within job instructions and Quality Control Processes.
• Demonstrated Experience in traditional Prepress functions.
• High energy and a desire to create patterns that will keep VDS at the forefront of the market.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are the representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is exposed to computer screens using keyboard functions and other hand usage.

**The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change. The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.