Job Description — Pre-Press Designer

We are looking for a skilled and detail-oriented Pre-Press Designer to prepare artwork and digital files for high-quality printing and production. The candidate will be responsible for checking artwork, ensuring correct dimensions, colors, resolution, bleeds, fonts, and file formats, and coordinating with designers, production teams, and printing vendors to ensure error-free output.

Prepare and process artwork for digital, offset, large-format, and other printing processes.
Review design files for technical accuracy before production.
Check dimensions, bleed, trim, margins, resolution, color profiles, fonts, and image quality.
Convert and prepare files according to specific printing and production requirements.
Ensure correct use of CMYK, Pantone, RGB, and other color specifications as required.
Perform color separation and artwork adjustments when necessary.
Prepare print-ready PDF, AI, EPS, TIFF, PSD, and other production files.
Create and check imposition layouts based on printing requirements.
Perform preflight checks and identify potential printing issues before production.
Make necessary corrections to artwork while maintaining the original design intent.
Coordinate with graphic designers, production teams, printers, and clients regarding artwork requirements.
Review proofs and make corrections based on approved samples or client feedback.
Maintain organized artwork, revision, and production files.
Ensure correct version control and avoid outdated artwork being sent for production.
Support the production team in resolving printing and artwork-related technical issues.
Maintain consistency in color, dimensions, and quality across multiple print jobs.
Follow production schedules and complete artwork preparation within deadlines.

Diploma or Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design, Visual Communication, Printing Technology, or a related field.
2–5 years of experience in pre-press, graphic design, print production, or a similar role.
Strong proficiency in Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, and Adobe InDesign.
Good knowledge of printing processes, color management, and file preparation.
Strong understanding of CMYK, RGB, Pantone, DPI, resolution, bleed, crop marks, and print margins.
Ability to identify technical issues in artwork and correct them efficiently.
Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
Ability to work under tight deadlines and manage multiple print jobs.

Experience in digital printing, offset printing, large-format printing, signage, packaging, or commercial printing.
Knowledge of imposition and plate-making requirements.
Experience preparing artwork for banners, brochures, catalogs, packaging, labels, signage, stationery, and promotional materials.
Familiarity with PDF preflight and print-production software.
Basic knowledge of finishing processes such as cutting, folding, lamination, binding, and die-cutting.

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