Prepress Operator

Job Description:
We are seeking a highly detail-oriented-Prepress Operator-to manage high-volume-InDesign mechanicals, image correction, and print-ready file production. The ideal candidate will be responsible for ensuring accuracy, color consistency, and production readiness across all files in a fast-paced print production environment. This role is ideal for professionals experienced in-prepress workflows, digital imaging, and Photoshop retouching, with the ability to work efficiently under tight deadlines while maintaining exceptional quality standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage high volumes of-Adobe InDesign mechanical files, ensuring accuracy and production readiness
• Update layouts with-color-corrected and retouched images-for print production
• Prepare and export-print-ready PDFs for approval and final output
• Perform advanced-image editing, color correction, and retouching in Adobe Photoshop
• Ensure proper use of-file formats, resolution standards, and color profiles across all output types
• Maintain consistency across large batches of-images and production files
• Collaborate with-prepress, production, and creative teams-to meet tight deadlines
• Perform quality control checks to ensure-accuracy before final print output
• Track file status including-incoming, in-progress, and approved-for-print jobs
• Support understanding of-printing, finishing, lamination, and cutting workflows (preferred)

Qualifications

• Advanced proficiency in-Adobe Photoshop (required)
• Strong working knowledge of-Adobe InDesign and Adobe Acrobat for prepress workflows
• Strong understanding of-color correction, retouching, color spaces, and print production standards
• Knowledge of-file formats, resolution requirements, and print-ready file preparation
• Ability to manage-high-volume workloads under tight deadlines with accuracy under pressure
• Strong attention to detail with ability to-self-QC all work before submission
• Excellent-communication skills (written and verbal)
• Ability to collaborate across-production and creative teams
• Strong problem-solving skills in a-fast-paced production environment
• Flexibility to adapt to changing-project priorities and production schedules