PREPRESS QUALITY CONTROL TECHNICIAN

PREPRESS QUALITY CONTROL TECHNICIAN

Department: Creative Services Department

Reports To (Title): Digital Operations Team Lead

Responsible for reviewing digital files, proofs and overlays to ensure content is built to required specifications and precise to established internal expectations, documented tolerances, print industry standards, procedures and/or published direction. Evaluate and review cards, packaging, posters, overwrap, solicitations, Marketing items, unique authentic products and provide direction for print accuracy or improvement. Quality Control is an extension of Prepress Production and works closely with a variety of internal departments to insure quality and fiscal responsibility.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES The following statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by an individual assigned to this job. Other duties may be assigned.

• Review print design engineering, product content, printability and make recommendations to insure quality standards attained.

• Responsible for assessing delivered information and implementation of direction received from designated Lead, Project Manager(s), Marketing, Legal, Design, Sports & Entertainment, Operations and written documentation from mechanicals, briefs and costing documentation.

• Insure the highest possible quality of files produced within lithographic pre-production environment. Quality Control Technician(s) will maintain a global view of these production procedures and make on-going recommendations to insure tolerances maintained and quality product files produced.

• Strong communication skills required, demonstrate close attention to detail with organized practices. Responsible for interacting daily with Digital Operations Team Lead, Project Manager(s), Prepress Production personnel and Designers.

• Support and adhere to internal Creative Departmental procedures and requirements to include but not limited to, assisting Prepress Production during production heavy cycles.

• Proficiency in the following software or systems: Adobe Creative Suite, MS Office and Excel.

• Hands on, energetic and motivated self-starter with the ability to work additional hours as required.

This position will interact closely with the Director of Creative, Digital Operations Team Lead, Project Managers, Prepress Production, Designers and other internal personnel.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

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• High School Diploma or equivalent. College Degree with an emphasis in Graphic Arts a plus.

• 5+ years of experience in Prepress or related area, publishing, project management or relevant duties.

• Knowledge of Kodak Prinergy a plus.

REQUIREMENTS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Present understanding of Prepress and Print Industries standards, competent knowledge of established production tolerances. Familiarity with the 4/c process, to include, but not limited to: spot colors, varnish, foil, die cuts, deboss and/or embossing. Imposition software skills with a basic understanding of file standards for print production (bleed, trapping, color separation, resolution, etc.).

• Minimally an intermediate knowledge of Mac and applied software with verified results, fundamental knowledge of ripping and trapping of digital files through a Prinergy Workflow. The qualified applicant must possess acceptable computer skills; a working knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite is required. Plus, basic to intermediate proficiency in the following software: Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.

• Strong oral and written communication skills, demonstrates close attention to detail with organized practices. Ability to articulate clearly with internal partners.

• Effective organizational skills with the ability to handle multiple, high priority projects with dedicated attention to detail.

• Demonstrated ability to read, comprehend written instructions and follow pre-established guidelines.

• Utilize technology and maximize efficiency: Maintain education and ability of cutting edge techniques, technologies, and software capabilities. On an on-going basis, ensure we are maximizing our technology resources and make recommendations for improvements.

• Excellent interpersonal, problem solving and troubleshooting skills.

• Professional demeanor; team player orientation.

• Ability to perform duties under minimal supervision while exercising reasonable discretion and independent judgment.

• Manage time effectively, prioritizing duties and meet deadlines. Ability to maintain flexible work hours. Work hours are mostly consistent, but production requirements require flexibility.

• Knowledge of the following areas would be desirable: NHL, Football and Basketball, and/or historical knowledge of pop culture, including comics and film spanning a multitude of trends.