HR Advisors, Inc.
Base Pay Range
$25.00/hr - $35.00/hr
Employment Type Full-time
Location On-site in Buena Park, CA
Schedule Monday – Friday 9:00am – 5:30pm (Occasional work outside standard hours as needed)
Overview As a Prepress Specialist, you play a key role in ensuring customer artwork is accurately prepared for production. You bring technical precision, strong visual awareness, and a proactive, problem‑solving mindset to support a fast‑paced production environment. You’ll prepare and optimize print files, manage prepress workflows, and collaborate with production to maintain the highest print quality and efficiency standards.
Key Responsibilities
Use Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and Acrobat to create and prepare print‑ready PDF files for RIP processing via Onyx.
Export PDF files according to job specifications, including correct ICC profiles and spot colors.
Review and adjust customer‑submitted artwork to meet internal and external print specifications.
Collaborate with operations and production teams to prioritize print jobs and resolve file or quality issues.
Prepare final approved files for printing and assist production teams with any required adjustments.
Create product renderings by placing customer logos and designs on templates for proofing and approval.
Inspect all vector and raster artwork for proper resolution, color accuracy, and proportional sizing.
Verify color callouts using printed PMS charts and color swatch books.
Partner with print technicians to create new print areas and templates for new products.
Maintain organized and clearly labeled digital file systems.
Support continuous improvement by developing and refining standard operating procedures (SOPs).
Perform software updates and improve automation tools as needed.
Learn and implement prepress workflows for new printers as they are introduced.
Qualifications
Two (2) years of experience in prepress or a related printing role preferred.
Experience with direct‑to‑object printers and Enfocus software preferred.
Skilled in Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and Acrobat.
Experience with RIP software, especially Onyx.
Strong understanding of color theory, CMYK processes, and print production standards.
Detail‑oriented with excellent organizational and problem‑solving skills.
Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks efficiently.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to work effectively in a fast‑paced production environment.
Team‑oriented with a collaborative, proactive mindset.
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Employment Type Full-time
Location On-site in Buena Park, CA
Schedule Monday – Friday 9:00am – 5:30pm (Occasional work outside standard hours as needed)
Overview As a Prepress Specialist, you play a key role in ensuring customer artwork is accurately prepared for production. You bring technical precision, strong visual awareness, and a proactive, problem‑solving mindset to support a fast‑paced production environment. You’ll prepare and optimize print files, manage prepress workflows, and collaborate with production to maintain the highest print quality and efficiency standards.
Key Responsibilities
Use Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and Acrobat to create and prepare print‑ready PDF files for RIP processing via Onyx.
Export PDF files according to job specifications, including correct ICC profiles and spot colors.
Review and adjust customer‑submitted artwork to meet internal and external print specifications.
Collaborate with operations and production teams to prioritize print jobs and resolve file or quality issues.
Prepare final approved files for printing and assist production teams with any required adjustments.
Create product renderings by placing customer logos and designs on templates for proofing and approval.
Inspect all vector and raster artwork for proper resolution, color accuracy, and proportional sizing.
Verify color callouts using printed PMS charts and color swatch books.
Partner with print technicians to create new print areas and templates for new products.
Maintain organized and clearly labeled digital file systems.
Support continuous improvement by developing and refining standard operating procedures (SOPs).
Perform software updates and improve automation tools as needed.
Learn and implement prepress workflows for new printers as they are introduced.
Qualifications
Two (2) years of experience in prepress or a related printing role preferred.
Experience with direct‑to‑object printers and Enfocus software preferred.
Skilled in Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and Acrobat.
Experience with RIP software, especially Onyx.
Strong understanding of color theory, CMYK processes, and print production standards.
Detail‑oriented with excellent organizational and problem‑solving skills.
Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks efficiently.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to work effectively in a fast‑paced production environment.
Team‑oriented with a collaborative, proactive mindset.
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