Pre-Press Operator

Position Summary

We are looking for an enthusiastic proofing and pre‑press operator to work in a fast‑paced environment as part of the existing in‑house pre‑press/proofing team for one of the West Midlands top printers.

• Supplying proofs to customers for approval prior to production.
• Pre‑pressing files for production.
• Setting jobs up for production in line with requirements listed on work orders.
• Pro‑actively flagging and resolving issues with supplied files prior to them reaching production.
• Taking direction and feedback from senior team members.
• Assisting production requirements in line with the needs of the business.

• Strong knowledge of Adobe software (Illustrator, Photoshop and InDesign).
• A willingness to learn in the role and develop skills.
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced environment and deal with tight deadlines.
• Ability to juggle multiple projects at a time.
• Knowledge of wider Adobe creative suite would be an added bonus.

• 2 years’ proofing/pre‑press experience.
• Experience in the print industry preferred.
• Knowledge of printing processes and base materials.
• Experience in preparing print/cut files essential.