Description
Position Summary:
We are seeking a Prepress Coordinator with large-format experience to lead teams, supervise prepress processes, and optimize file preparation for production.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Lead and manage prepress teams
2. Coordinate and supervise prepress processes
3. Optimize turnaround times and reduce errors in prepress
We require a **PREPRESS COORDINATOR WITH LARGE-FORMAT EXPERIENCE**
**Requirements:**
* Technical or professional degree in Graphic Design, Graphic Production, or related fields.
* Proven experience in prepress processes, especially in large-format artwork assembly.
* Minimum experience leading work teams in graphic production environments.
* Background working with graphic industry companies: POP, publishing, and/or packaging.
**Technical Knowledge:**
* Intermediate/advanced proficiency in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop.
* Solid knowledge of large-format file assembly and printing systems.
* Expertise in color profiles, image resolution, and file preparation for digital and offset printing.
* Familiarity with graphic materials (vinyl, banner, cardboard, acrylic, etc.) and their applications.
* Proficiency in Mac and Windows operating systems.
**Responsibilities:**
* Coordinate and supervise the entire prepress process, ensuring correct file preparation for production.
* Review, validate, and optimize final artwork (formats, bleeds, resolution, color profiles) before sending to print or cutting.
* Manage departmental workflow by assigning tasks and priorities according to the production schedule.
* Provide technical support to design and production teams on artwork assembly-related topics.
* Ensure compliance with technical specifications based on material type and production process.
* Coordinate with design, production, and printing departments to guarantee technical feasibility of projects.
* Monitor prepress department delivery timelines aligned with overall production deadlines.
* Implement process improvements in prepress to optimize turnaround times and reduce errors.
* Supervise proper use of graphic materials considering dimensions, formats, and yield.
* Train and guide the team on prepress best practices.
* Other duties assigned by management.
**Competencies:**
* Leadership and team management.
* Organization and priority management.
* Attention to detail.
* Effective communication with operational departments.
* Problem-solving ability.
**Benefits:**
* Pleasant work environment.
* Formal employment registration under MYP plan.
* Working hours: Monday–Friday 9:00 AM–6:00 PM; Saturdays 9:00 AM–1:00 PM.
Employment Type: Full-time
Application Questions:
* Do you have experience leading teams?
* Do you have experience as a prepress coordinator in large format?
* Can you commute to Surquillo, half a block from Open Angamos?
* Are you agreeable to the stated working hours?
Work Location: On-site employment