VDP Specialist 1st Shift

The VDP Specialist is responsible for analysis, program design, coding and testing of format program according to customer submitted specifications.

This position works directly with other team members to ensure quality control standards are being followed and customer objectives are met.

High standards of quality control procedures must be strictly adhered to.

An Associate Degree in Computer Science or Imaging Technology or the equivalent in education and/or work experience desired.

Experience programming with Quadient’s Inspire Designer is preferred.

High communication skills both written and oral.

Problem solving skills are essential to this position. Responsible for developing and coding program logic, making decisions on fonts/image placement, and utilization of programmed logic.

Self-motivation and strong organizational skills are required.

Decisions need to be made to ensure customer requirements are met and to plan, set up, and communicate with related departments while handling order specific questions.

• Excellent understanding of design and typography and the process of creating a publication through all its phases from concept through printing
• Very good experience in Macintosh desktop publishing (including such software such as Quark Xpress, InDesign, Adobe Photoshop, and Adobe Illustrator) is required
• Demonstrated talent as a designer, including an understanding of the need to balance function and visual appearance to achieve successful communication
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are required
• Requires knowledge of complex, multi-faceted design techniques
• Excellent knowledge of printing techniques and knowledge of production issues
• Able to understand and compile cost estimates for creative projects
• Excellent skill in operation of cutting edge technology to provide client with effective creative products and image files
• Able to understand client requirement and solve highly technical design problems and meet expectations while remaining in budget for creative assignments
• Responsible for training new and existing team memebers.

CLIMATE CONTROLLED ENVIRONMENT

The pay range for this role at the noted location is $24.15 - $38.00 / hour. Starting pay decisions are determined based on multiple factors including but not limited to relevant education, qualifications, skills, experience, certifications, proficiency, performance, shift, location, and other business needs. Typically, roles follow step progressions to a target rate or set increments over time. Depending on the role, in addition to the hourly rate of pay, the total compensation package may also include overtime, shift differential, call-in, and/or stand‑by pay.

RRD’s benefit offerings include medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, disability insurance, 401(k) with company match, life insurance and other voluntary supplemental insurance coverages, plus parental leave, adoption assistance, tuition assistance and employer/partner discounts.

All employment offers are contingent upon the successful completion of both a pre‑employment background and drug screen.

RRD is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans

$50,232-$50,232 per year