Studio Technician

Responsibilities and duties:Preflight incoming jobs and analyze artwork files to look for potential technical or regulatory problems.Read and understand printing sequences and adapt original artwork to match printing requirements.Create production-ready printing files following NORM workflow process and techniques.Use templates and follow guidelines to create production files.Work with artwork files with the highest degree of attention to quality.Follow proper software manipulation techniques.Perform color adjustment on production files to match color samples.Recreate customer-supplied art to make it usable.Check digital and printed proofs and follow checklists accurately.Prepare files for sending them to customers, respecting secure artwork requirements.Interface with Customer Service, Sales, design agencies and customers to explain and resolve artwork issues as needed.Assist with regular department maintenance tasks (document organization, printer calibration, etc)Perform cross-training with other Studio related tasks (Preflight, homologation, etc)Work with international teams across the world and have good communication skills to interface with them.Other related duties as assignedRequirements:3-5 years of experience in prepress or graphic design, or accredited formal training required.Ability to understand and apply printing sequencesProficient in Mac and PC use.High proficiency in Adobe IllustratorProficiency in PhotoshopAbility to use and learn different kinds of softwareFull understanding of traps and spreadsStrong attention to detail and process following skillsAbility to visualize the finished productAbility to troubleshoot errorsAbility to work independentlyGood communication and organizational skillsAbility to follow detailed written instructionsAbility to work in a technical environment, follow assignments and focus on the work at handPreferred Skills:3-5 years of experience in printing (both litho/offset and screen printing) preferred

Created: 2025-03-03