VI Programmer

Salary: $78,000 - 110,000 per year Requirements:

• A degree in a job-related field or two years of industry experience is preferred.
• One or more years of direct-mail printing experience is preferred.
• Familiarity with U.S. Postal Service guidelines for letter-package formatting is preferred.
• PC proficiency is required; Mac proficiency is desirable.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook, Lync, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Visio.
• Knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite applications, including InDesign, Acrobat Pro, Photoshop, and Illustrator.
• Familiarity with variable data print software such as GMC Inspire, PageFlex, XMPie, Xtreme Dialogue, or FusionPro.
• Ability to calculate numbers, fractions, and decimals across units of measure.
• Basic understanding of if-then-else relational logic, scripting, and object-oriented programming languages.
• Effective spoken and written English communication skills.

• Support assigned accounts and projects.
• Consult with managers, colleagues, and clients to assess project requirements.
• Analyze customer data, instructions, and artwork, and combine them using variable composition software.
• Match client-provided specifications for the size and arrangement of illustrations, copy, and typography.
• Review final work for quality before releasing it to clients.
• Prepare proof samples for internal review and approval before sending them to clients for selection or approval.
• Produce finished layouts or provide instructions to team members preparing final layouts.
• Generate final output and supporting documentation for manufacturing.
• Provide occasional after-hours and weekend support for our 24/7 manufacturing operation.
• Keep technical knowledge current, including developments and changes in the industry.
• Follow our established company and department quality-control and standard operating procedures.
• Create and maintain documentation for project-specific workflows.
• Track account schedules and alert leadership to potential concerns.
• Prioritize and track multiple projects, maintaining cost and schedule records.
• Participate in daily standups to support workload sharing and team building.
• Program personalized direct-mail pieces using specialized variable-data printing software, including GMC Inspire, to support our clients and our business.

• Excel
• Indesign
• Support
• Marketing
• UX UI Design

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We are Quad, a global marketing experience company. Our data-driven, integrated marketing and manufacturing platform helps clients streamline solutions, reduce friction, and make their marketing spend more effective. We encourage our people to take ownership and shape their success, and we believe there is always a better way. As a Variable Imaging Programmer I, you will contribute to personalized direct-mail projects. We offer eligible employees comprehensive benefits, including medical, prescription, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) retirement savings plan, paid time off, holidays, and additional benefits. We are committed to an inclusive workplace and equal employment opportunity, and we prohibit unlawful discrimination and harassment.

last updated 40 week of 2026