Sunday, May 20, 2012

Pre-Press Technician / Graphic Artist Job Description

Excelsus Solutions, LLC is seeking an A-Player Pre-Press Technician with Graphic Design skills to provide exceptional color quality products to its customers. Highly qualified and motivated candidates will be considered who love their trade and want full responsibility for maintaining coloration technology for our client’s digital print production system. Expert skills required in Adobe InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, Acrobat, Quark Express and Enfocus Pitstop Pro for the use of inspection and preparation of all incoming digital files as well as ensuring that all of the essential elements are in place, reviewed and ready for transfer to production. Must have color correction and color management / profiling experience.

Duties include, but are not limited to, the use of RIP software, Wasatch, ONYX and Caldera to impose and RIP files to large format digital roll to roll and flatbed presses. Lenticular file prep knowledge and skill in the use of Power-Illusion and HumanEyes is a plus.

Exceptional trouble shooting and problem solving skills are required, as well as an understanding and aptitude for minimizing spoilage at all steps from digital file review through production start-up and run. Training in problem solving methods is a definite plus.

The best candidates will have superb attention to detail, initiative, and the ability to anticipate and avoid problems. Excelsus Solutions prides itself on delivering high quality digital print products fast, so a sense of urgency is essential as well as willingness to put in the work hours required to get the job done right the first time. Team player who knows how to work with others. Must have a strong desire to take care of the customer.



Requirements

 

-          Minimum five (5) years of experience as a pre-press technician;
-          Expert skills required in Adobe InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, Acrobat, Quark Express and Enfocus Pitstop Pro , Power-Illusion and HumanEyes a plus;
-          RIP software such as Wasatch, ONYX and Caldera
-          Training in problem solving methods a plus;
-          Must be willing to undergo full color test;
-          Willing to undergo diagnostics to assess skill level, aptitude and behavioral styles;
-          Reference and Background checks required.



Compensation
  • $40,000 to $52000 depending on experience and skill level.
      
  • Medical + Dental + 401K per company policy.
     


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