Prepress Lead

Prepress Lead

Phoenix - Phoenix, AZ 85040

Overview

Salary Range $22.00 - $26.00 Hourly

Description

We are seeking a detail-oriented and organized Large Format Prepress Technician to join our production team. This role is responsible for preparing, troubleshooting, and optimizing customer artwork for large format print production while ensuring accuracy, quality, and efficient workflow across multiple print platforms and finishing processes.

Responsibilities

• Review, preflight, and prepare customer-supplied artwork for large format production.
• Troubleshoot and resolve file issues related to resolution, fonts, transparencies, color profiles, overprints, scaling, and embedded images.
• Set up print-ready files for banners, vehicle wraps, wall graphics, rigid signage, vinyl graphics, trade show displays, window perf, and other specialty applications.
• Create and manage cut paths, bleeds, paneling, contour cuts, and finishing marks for routing, cutting, laminating, and installation requirements.
• Organize and maintain digital job files and production assets within the server for efficient workflow and reprint accessibility.
• Collaborate closely with customer service, project managers, press operators, and finishing teams to ensure accurate output and on-time delivery.
• Optimize nesting layouts and file setups to improve media usage, print quality, and production efficiency.
• Perform detailed proofing and quality control checks to verify dimensions, color consistency, artwork accuracy, and customer specifications.
• Troubleshoot RIP software and workflow-related production issues to minimize downtime and maintain productivity.
• Support continuous improvement efforts and adapt to evolving workflows and production processes.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of large format print production, materials, finishing methods, and installation considerations.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud, specifically Illustrator, InDesign, Acrobat, and Photoshop.
• Experience with wide-format digital printing workflows including roll-to-roll, flatbed, and UV printing systems.
• Knowledge of color management, ICC profiles, spot colors, scaling, bleed setup, and paneling for large format applications.
• Experience with Prinergy and Enfocus PitStop preferred.
• Familiarity with vinyl cutting, routing, laminating, and finishing workflows is strongly preferred.
• Strong attention to detail with excellent organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple fast-turn projects while maintaining high quality standards.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills in a fast-paced production environment.
• Patient, adaptable, and willing to learn new systems and processes as workflows evolve.