Pre-Production Specialist

Pre-Production Specialist – Job Description

As our Pre-Production Specialist, you’ll be the bridge between client files, data, and production. You’ll prepare print‑ready files, manage impositions and proofs, process mailing data, and ensure every project moves smoothly from concept to press to mail stream.

This is a hands‑on technical role for someone who thrives in a production environment, understands the details that matter, and can keep workflows tight, accurate, and compliant.

• Prepare and process print files, ensuring correct layout, pagination, bleed, and press readiness.
• Verify impositions, conduct digital/hard‑copy proofing, and ensure color accuracy.
• Complete color management tasks, including calibration and ICC profile checks.
• Generate and output printing plates and maintain RIP/prepress workflow tools.
• Process mailing data, including importing, cleansing, CASS certification, NCOA updates, and presorting.
• Review mail piece designs for USPS compliance and generate postal documentation.
• Troubleshoot file and data issues to prevent delays and maintain accuracy.
• Communicate proactively with Account Managers, Production, Mailing, and Pressroom teams to ensure smooth handoffs and accurate execution.
• Support workflow improvements that enhance quality, efficiency, and client experience.

• Highly detail‑oriented with strong organizational skills.
• Clear communicator who anticipates issues and resolves them quickly.
• Comfortable working in a fast‑paced production environment with many moving parts.
• Curious, technically minded, and motivated to grow in both prepress and mailing.

• 2+ years of experience in prepress, print production, platemaking, imposition, proofing, mailing services, or data processing.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop).
• Familiarity with RIP software, prepress tools, and basic color workflows.
• Experience working with data files (.csv, .txt, .dbf) and general data processing.
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office, Teams, and Outlook.
• Bonus:
  Experience with BCC Mail Manager, Apogee, Pitstop, XMPie, SQL, or advanced Excel.

• Reliable and Flexible
  
  Hours:
  
  We will give you a schedule you can count on.
• Career Development:
  We invest in you. Setting you up for success and learning from industry experts.
• Perks:
  Company Profit Sharing Program.
• Benefits:
  Access to a full benefits package including 401(k), 401(k) match, PTO, paid holidays, medical, vision, dental, company‑paid short‑term and long‑term disability, an Employee Assistance Program for free and confidential mental health, legal, and financial services, Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options.

We are more than a printer; we are a partner in growth. With over 165 years of experience, Aradius Group blends tradition with innovation to help our clients stand out in a crowded world. Backed by cutting‑edge technology and a team of industry experts, we deliver personalized print, direct mail, e‑commerce, and marketing solutions that drive results.

Our mission is simple:
to make meaningful connections. Whether through strategic campaigns or everyday communication, we help brands connect with their audiences in ways that matter.

• Seniority level:
  Entry level
• Employment type:
  
  Full‑time
• Job function:
  Management and Manufacturing
• Industry: Printing Services