Print Production Artist

TM International is the world’s largest manufacturer of temporary and semi-permanent tattoos, with more than three decades of category leadership and a global customer base. Headquartered in Tucson, Arizona, the company designs and produces USA-made temporary tattoos and plant-based semi-permanent tattoos that meet or exceed safety standards in North America and Europe.

Today, TM International is in the midst of a deliberate transformation. The organization is evolving from a traditional wholesale and retail-driven model into a digital-first, e-commerce‑led business. This shift represents a full operational reset—introducing new systems, processes, and expectations—while creating significant opportunity for innovation, efficiency, and growth.

The Prepress Specialist plays a critical role in ensuring that all customer‑submitted and internally generated artwork is accurately prepared, corrected, and optimized for print production. This role serves as a key quality control checkpoint between design and production, requiring both technical expertise and strong cross‑functional collaboration.

Successful candidates are highly detail‑oriented, process‑driven, and comfortable operating in a fast‑paced, deadline‑driven production environment. This individual must proactively identify and resolve file issues, communicate clearly across departments, and ensure that jobs move efficiently from concept to press without errors or delays.

• Review incoming artwork and production files for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with print specifications.
• Conduct comprehensive preflight checks including resolution, bleed, trim, color space (CMYK/RGB/spot), font integrity, image quality, transparency issues, and layout alignment.
• Identify potential production risks and correct issues prior to release to press.

• Modify, correct, or rebuild customer‑submitted files to meet production standards.
• Prepare print‑ready files, ensuring proper imposition, bleed, and color accuracy.
• Convert files between formats and platforms as needed to support workflow requirements.

• Ensure all files meet internal quality standards and customer expectations prior to production.
• Perform final checks before releasing jobs to press to minimize rework, waste, and production delays.
• Maintain consistency and accuracy across multiple jobs and production runs.

• Collaborate with customer service, design, and production teams to clarify job requirements and resolve discrepancies.
• Communicate file issues, corrections, and timelines clearly to stakeholders.
• Support smooth handoff of jobs from prepress to production to meet scheduling commitments.

• Diagnose and resolve file‑related and production issues quickly and effectively.
• Recommend solutions or alternatives when files are not print‑ready.
• Escalate complex issues when necessary while maintaining workflow continuity.

• Operate and maintain prepress software, RIPs, and workflow automation tools.
• Utilize automation platforms (e.g., Enfocus Switch or similar) to streamline file processing.
• Stay current with software updates, print technologies, and industry best practices.

• Strong understanding of print production processes (digital and/or offset).
• Advanced proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud (Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop, Acrobat).
• Solid knowledge of file preparation standards including bleed, trim, color modes, resolution, and font management.
• Experience working across macOS and Windows environments.

• Exceptional attention to detail with the ability to catch errors before they impact production.
• Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple concurrent jobs.
• Ability to work efficiently under tight deadlines in a high‑volume production environment.

• Ability to identify root causes of file issues and implement effective solutions.
• Proactive approach to preventing errors and improving workflow…