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CCL Label

Pre-Press Process Specialist

Hermitage, PA · On-site

... standard prepress software. This position supports proofing, imaging operations, and plate ... Automation Engine, WebCenter), to produce digital proofs and printing plates. * Receive, review ...

Cartamundi East Longmeadow LLC

MAC Operator - 2nd Shift

Dallas, TX · On-site

$45K - $56K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Experience with Adobe Creative Suite software, in a Prepress environment is required * Strong ... Working knowledge with CAD * Experience with Esko and Automation Engine Benefits a Mac (Prepress ...

G3

Digital Prepress Operator 2, TAPP Label

Napa, CA · On-site

$21 - $26.75/hr

... software such as Esko Automation Engine, Hybrid (PackZ and CloudFlow) and HP SmartStream for Labels Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met ...

Bryce Corporation

GRAPHIC PREPRESS ARTIST

Milwaukee, WI · On-site

... Software. 9) Typesetting and art development. 10) Work with Color Department to advise problem ... automation. 12) Step files to customer templates and layouts and provide final files for plate ...

Bryce Corporation

GRAPHIC PREPRESS ARTIST

Milwaukee, WI · On-site

... Software. 9) Typesetting and art development. 10) Work with Color Department to advise problem ... automation. 12) Step files to customer templates and layouts and provide final files for plate ...

Visual Edge IT

Production Specialist

Warwick, RI

$95K - $115K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Strong understanding of production print workflows , including prepress, finishing, color management, and print automation software. * Demonstrated consultative selling skills with the ability to ...

Visual Edge IT

Production Specialist

Warwick, RI · On-site

$95K - $105K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Strong understanding of production print workflows , including prepress, finishing, color management, and print automation software. * Demonstrated consultative selling skills with the ability to ...

Sepire

Mail Inserter Operator 2nd & 3rd Shift

Willowbrook, IL · On-site

$16.50 - $18.75/hr

  • Medical

  • Retirement

  • PTO

... automation and industry-leading production technology. If you're an experienced Mail Inserter ... Collaborate with Print, Prepress, Client Services, and Mail Operations to ensure jobs are completed ...

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Bindery and Finishing Operator

Willowbrook, IL · On-site

$16.75 - $22.25/hr

  • Medical

  • Retirement

  • PTO

... automation and a highly technology-focused production environment. We are looking for an ... Collaborate with Prepress, Print, Mail, Client Services, and Operations on imposition requirements ...

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Prepress/Digital Front End Specialist

Outlook group

Neenah, WI • On-site

Full-time

Re-posted 21 days ago

Job description

The Prepress / Digital Front End (DFE) Specialist is responsible for preparing, optimizing, and managing customer artwork for production across digital flexible packaging and label platforms. The primary focus will be supporting the HP Indigo 200K, with additional support for Domino N Series digital presses.
This role does not operate press equipment. The position ensures all incoming files are compliant with press specifications, color-managed accurately, properly constructed for flexible packaging and label applications, and fully optimized for digital production workflows. This position serves as the technical bridge between customer artwork, prepress standards, and manufacturing output.
**This position will be located onsite at our facility in Neenah, WI**
Key Responsibilities & Success Metrics
  • Preflight and evaluate customer-supplied artwork for flexible packaging and label production
  • Ensure correct setup of dielines, step-and-repeat layouts, bleeds, safety margins, and technical layers
  • Prepare press-ready PDFs according to HP Indigo and Domino specifications
  • Apply appropriate color management and spot color handling for digital output
  • Manage imposition and layout within DFE workflow systems
  • Submit, monitor, and troubleshoot jobs within HP and Domino front-end environments
  • Identify and correct file issues prior to production release
  • Support variable data printing (VDP), serialization, and barcode workflows where required
  • Maintain documentation standards, file naming conventions, and version control
  • Collaborate with production, quality, and customer service teams to resolve technical artwork issues
  • Assist in workflow standardization as HP becomes the primary digital packaging platform

Ideal Background & Experience
Experience
  • 3-5+ years of commercial prepress experience in a label or flexible packaging environment
  • Experience preparing files for digital press production
  • Direct experience supporting HP Indigo workflows strongly preferred
  • Experience with Domino digital inkjet platforms considered an asset

Technical Expertise
Advanced proficiency in:
  • Adobe Illustrator (critical for packaging and labels)
  • Adobe InDesign
  • Adobe Photoshop
  • Adobe Acrobat Pro (including advanced preflight tools)
  • Advanced trapping software (Esko, Hybrid)

Strong working knowledge of:
  • PDF/X standards
  • Dieline construction and management
  • Technical layers and spot color plates
  • Overprint, knockout, and transparency behavior
  • Image resolution standards for digital packaging
  • Font management and packaging compliance requirements
  • Step-and-repeat principles for label production

Digital Front End (DFE) Knowledge
  • Experience with HP SmartStream Production Pro preferred
  • Familiarity with HP PrintOS
  • Understanding of Domino DFE environments or similar inkjet workflow systems
  • Knowledge of RIP processing, queue management, and job parameter configuration
  • Ability to troubleshoot file-processing and RIP errors
  • Experience in Esko Automation Engine or similar structured workflows is transferable.

Color Management Requirements
  • Strong understanding of ICC profile management for digital presses
  • Experience managing CMYK, RGB, and spot color conversion strategies
  • Familiarity with Pantone simulation in digital flexible packaging
  • Understanding of total area coverage (TAC) and ink limitations
  • Awareness of substrate impact on color reproduction
  • Familiarity with G7, GRACoL, and digital press calibration practices preferred

Variable Data & Compliance
  • Experience preparing serialized labels and packaging
  • Familiarity with CSV/XML data merging
  • Ability to generate and validate barcodes and QR codes
  • Understanding of regulatory labeling requirements (food, pharma, consumer goods) considered a plus

Education
  • High school diploma or equivalent required
  • Formal training in graphic arts, printing technology, or packaging production preferred
  • HP Indigo workflow training considered a strong advantage

If this sounds like the opportunity you've been looking for, apply today!
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