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As of Jun 8, 2026, the average yearly pay for freelance prepress manager in the United States is $63,305.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $51,500.00 and $76,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.
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Prepress Operator

Prepress Operator

System One Holdings, LLC

South Plainfield, NJ • On-site

$70K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 12 days ago


Job description

Job Title: Prepress Operator
Location: South Plainfield, NJ
Type: Direct Hire
Compensation: $70,000 annually
Contractor Work Model: Onsite
Hours: Evening shift (typically
3:00 PM-11:30 PM, includes
30-minute unpaid)
About the role:
Join a fast-paced commercial print and direct mail operation supporting national clients. This position is ideal for a hands-on prepress professional who can manage multiple files/jobs at once, troubleshoot production issues, and collaborate closely with production and other internal teams to ensure accurate, on-time output.
Key responsibilities:
  • Prepare customer files for production and ensure print-ready accuracy
  • Create, output, and distribute digital color proofs for client approval
  • Perform minor type/text edits as requested
  • Execute layouts, imposition, and file set-up for press
  • Run and support server-based prepress workflows (RIP/trap) per internal SOPs
  • Output proofs, impose jobs, and image plates
  • Partner with internal teams to meet tight turnaround and quality standards
  • Additional duties as assigned

Required experience & qualifications:
  • 5+ years of recent commercial print prepress experience (must be current/recent-not freelance or design-only backgrounds)
  • Strong proficiency with layouts and imposition
  • Experience with at least one of the following prepress/workflow systems (required):
    • Xitron Sierra / Sierra
    • Kodak Prinergy
    • EFI Apogee
    • Fuji XMF
  • Working knowledge of both Mac and Windows desktop publishing environments
  • Strong troubleshooting skills, attention to detail, and ability to work under deadlines

Preferred:
  • Variable data / VDP exposure; XMPie experience is a plus (not required)

Benefits:
  • 401(k) with 3% company match
  • Medical, dental, vision, life insurance
  • PTO and paid holidays
  • Benefits eligible after 60 days

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