Data Print; VDP Specialist​/Direct Mail & Data Processing

Benefits

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discounts
• Health insurance
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off
• Training & development
• Vision insurance

• Build and produce VDP jobs using Fusion Pro (Composer/Creator), including rules-based logic and output generation.
• Prepare and maintain templates in Adobe InDesign and proof/review output in Acrobat Pro.
• Generate print-ready PDFs with correct record counts, versions, and sequencing.
• Create proofs, seed records, and internal QC samples for stakeholders.
• Implement and troubleshoot variable elements such as:
• Responsible for development of databases for mailing and addressing for each project.
• Review the instructions, job jacket and samples to confirm all details are clear and concise.
• Provide applicable team members with totals of records by various types and categories, seeds to send example pieces through the entire process to monitors at the client organization, and samples of the physical product to be mailed for use by the client and the design team dependent on the project needs.
• Inspect product going to the post office to ensure all tasks were performed on the outgoing product.

• 2+ years in variable data printing / digital print production / data-driven print workflows
• Experience with Fusion Pro (or equivalent VDP tools) and comfort with rules/logic (JavaScript rules experience is a plus)
• Working proficiency with InDesign and Acrobat Pro in a production environment
• Strong Excel skills for data cleanup (sorting/filtering, text functions, lookups; pivots helpful)
• Detail-oriented mindset with a “measure twice, print once” approach

• Experience with BCC Bulk Mailer Pro (or BCC Mail Manager) or other presort/address tools
• Familiarity with USPS-related processes: CASS, NCOA, presort, postage statements, mailing documentation
• Direct mail production experience (letters, response devices, envelopes, postcards, EDDM)

Alpha Graphics Commercial Printing Services is a long-established printer serving the Tucson community for over 40 years. We have a diverse, engaged group of employees who provide our clients with outstanding customer service and quality design, direct mail, print and signage. As a franchise, we have access to training resources and materials that support business best practices, helping develop successful employees.

Alpha Graphics Commercial Printing Services is dedicated to exceptional customer service and high-quality results. We offer a comprehensive benefits package including health care, paid time off, 401k Savings Plan, and employee discounts.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Alpha Graphics centers (locations) are independently owned and operated. The posted positions are offered by individual franchisees who interview, hire, manage and pay the employees hired for positions in a specific local location (center) through their specific business.