Pre-Press Technician

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We look for people who bring passion and accountability to their careers, those who want to succeed and enjoy their work. This is a place where you will grow and thrive, knowing that you not only bring value and new thinking to every project, but that you also help evolve the standard of print in the industry. We are proud of the level of talent and professionalism that can be found in every area of our company;

and are always looking for smart, enthusiastic people to further enhance and diversify our team. We have an ongoing open door submission policy, and if you are interested in joining us, check out our open positions or submit your resume below.

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At Graphic Village, we redefine the power and possibility of print through collaboration, innovation, and a commitment to excellence. Our mission is to empower clients by delivering comprehensive print, packaging, environmental graphics, and fulfillment solutions from a versatile, one‑stop resource. Through genuine one‑to‑one relationships, we immerse ourselves in our clients’ stories, becoming true partners in their success. With collaboration at the forefront of everything we do, we set ourselves apart, ensuring that as your trusted printing partner, we surpass service and quality expectations to jointly craft success in today’s dynamic business market.

Position: Pre-Press Technician

Location: Cincinnati, OH

Job : 491

# of Openings: 1

Summary/Objective The Prepress Technician – Offset Plate Production is responsible for preparing, reviewing, and processing digital files for offset printing and producing high‑quality printing plates that meet customer specifications and production requirements. This role serves as a critical link between design, prepress, and pressroom operations, ensuring accurate file preparation, color management, plate output, and workflow efficiency to support on‑time production and exceptional print quality.

Essential Functions

• Coordinate with production, sales and design teams to produce and prioritize jobs and, when necessary, reorganize to meet deadline changes and updates.
• Brainstorm and ideate projects individually and as part of a team.
• Receive and manipulate files electronically from email.
• Troubleshoot customer files, load fonts, inspect graphics and make color separations.
• Prepare file for output.
• Layout/impose files on template and output.
• Ensure files are maintained and organized for easy retrieval.
• Provide training and advice to customers on the preparation of digital files.
• Discuss and implement internal and client feedback in a timely and professional manner.
• Stay up to date with emerging technology and design trends.
• Collaborate with art director and other creative team members.

Competencies

• Expert knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite including InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator and Acrobat.
• Strong design and illustration skills (adaptable to various design styles).
• Strong oral and written communication skills (personable and professional).
• Critical thinking.
• Research skills and resourcefulness (ability to “Google it” and self-educate).
• Willingness to share knowledge with other team members.
• Ability to represent data visually (charts, graphs and infographics).
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to adhere to rigid deadlines and multi‑task.
• Some knowledge of Adobe Premiere or After Effects (videography and photography) is a plus.

• Experience in automation tools, variable PDF processing & layout programming highly preferred.

Work Environment This job generally operates in a professional office environment but may frequently need to work with employees in a production environment where he/she may be exposed to fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts, vibration…