Print Production Expert | Hybrid  

Wideout is seeking a Print Production Expert to support the production of printed marketing materials. This person will perform all the steps necessary to ensure designs created by the production team are print-ready before they are sent to the print vendors.

• Create digital artworks and check their quality based on the client and printer guidelines—must be able to apply technical specifications such as dielines
• Utilizing knowledge and understanding of the pre-press and printing capabilities of equipment—determine style, technique, and medium best suited to produce desired effects
• Process and export files according to print specifications which include creating separations, remapping of colors, overprinting, bleeding, and color correction
• Communicate with several teams at various stages of the project and make changes as necessary to ensure the processed files meet the printer requirements for production
• Prepare proofs to be inspected by reviewers, managers, and experts
• Perform and establish pre-flight checks according to brand guidelines and printer specifications and readiness
• Resolve quality concerns and troubleshoot and fix file issues prior to hand-off

• 2+ years of proven work experience as a graphic/pre-press designer or similar role; agency experience is a plus
• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent; or Vocational Diploma/Short Course Certificate of a related field
• Proficiency in the pre-press production process, including specification, documentation, and quality assurance
• Basic to intermediate knowledge in design using the Adobe Creative Suite (i.e., InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, Acrobat) is required; proficiency with Microsoft Office is also highly advantageous
• Experience with working with a digital asset management (DAM) platform is a plus
• Able to build or amend packaged digital files efficiently and accurately
• Able to understand and follow brand guidelines and operate within printing limitations