What are the responsibilities and job description for the Prepress/Programmer Coordinator position at Darwill?
Prepress/Programmer Coordinator
Overview:
Darwill is a nationally recognized print and marketing communications firm based in the west suburbs of Chicago. As a premier provider of complex marketing products, including direct mail, employee communications, and marketing collateral, we help CMOs, Directors of Marketing, and Print Production Professionals achieve strong results through innovative ideas, workflow solutions, cutting-edge production technologies, and seamless execution.
Our diverse product offering includes data acquisition, email appends, integrated marketing services, production workflows, custom print production, direct mail solutions, fulfillment, and complete lettershop, bindery, and mailing services.
Job Description:
We are offering a full-time opportunity for technically minded, computer-savvy problem solvers who are interested in building a career in the printing and programming industry.
A strong work ethic, the ability to quickly learn new technologies, and a desire to grow are essential. If this sounds like you, we encourage you to apply.
In this role, you will learn how to handle approved mailing projects, produce offset plates, finish proofs for internal use & final client facing.
Location: Hillside, IL
Reports to: Prepress Manager
What You’ll Learn:
· Follow quality assurance procedures
· Build a knowledge of print requirements for offset & digital print.
· Gain an understanding of print production requirements for variable data, print, and postal mailing regulations and guidelines.
Required Skills:
- Strong customer-facing skills and ability to work collaboratively as part of a team
- Excellent communication and time management skills
- Ability to quickly learn new technologies
- Self-motivated with strong problem-solving skills
- Detail- and quality-oriented
- Experience with Microsoft Office Suite
Education:
- BS degree in Programming, Computer Science, or a related field (or currently pursuing) or equitant experience.
Work Environment / Physical Demands:
This role requires working at a computer (one or more monitors) in a cubicle or office setting for most of the day. Walking up & down steps and walking across the production facility.