Print Production Specialist

Position

Variable Data Specialist and XMPie Programmer at Latcha

Latcha is looking for a Variable Data Specialist to lead our direct mail production. The ideal candidate is a self-starter with an upbeat and positive attitude and strong organizational skills with extensive experience with Xerox XMPie as well as Adobe InDesign for variable data printing software. They will be able to work in high pressure situations and problem solve while maintaining professional standards of conduct and ethics.

Base pay range: $55,000.00/yr - $85,000.00/yr

Prepare client provided or purchased data for mailings or Variable Data Printing pieces using mailing software to update address and remove undeliverable and duplicate destinations. Oversee data integrity on final pieces ensuring proper formatting and laid out according to USPS specifications. Key skills are XMPie, Adobe InDesign, programming, database knowledge (SQL), and web design (HTML/CSS).

• Personalized Campaign Development:
  Create and manage data-driven print and digital marketing materials that are personalized for specific audiences using XMPie’s platform.
• Setup variable data areas to merge design and data together using XMPie VDP software.
• Establish a standard data structure to expedite the setup process by utilizing prebuilt VDP templates.
• Meet with the Design team regularly to make changes to designs to streamline the Pre Press processes.
• Implement and monitor workflow from graphic production, data integration and print production
• Demonstrate excellent time management, as well as oral and written interpersonal skills
• Serve as a point of contact between Graphics, platform and Director of Print Production
• Collaborate with project management teams to ensure direct mail specifications, formats, and deadlines are met
• QA creative and campaign setup for functionality and adherence to technical specifications
• Troubleshoot and resolve delivery, tracking, and performance issues in real-time
• Provide internal stakeholders with production reports, error logs, and process improvement suggestions.
• Create clear SOPs, data mapping documents, and production guides to standardize processes and accelerate onboarding of new team members.

• 3-5 years of Graphic production with variable data responsibilities in producing direct mail.
• Variable data set up through XMPie for digital printing.
• Experience with ink jetting, tabbing, mail panel placement and postal regulations
• Showcase a natural gift for grasping concepts quickly and making good judgments
• Must be a problem solver
• Ability to work on your own initiative; pre-emptive and enthusiastic; constantly thinking ahead; demonstrating a detailed and highly organized approach to all tasks
• Must have strong people skills to excel in this role, as you may speak and present before vendors, clients and fellow employees

• Experience in constructing highly personalized direct mail campaigns in XMPie
• JIRA and SharePoint to track and report progress
• Knowledge of Adobe InDesign and graphic production
• Experience working with printers in providing instructions for variable content
• Some knowledge of programming, database (SQL) and HTML

• Mid-Senior level

• Full-time

• Project Management and Production

• Advertising Services
• Marketing Services

Location:

Farmington Hills, MI