Prepress Specialist

Employment Type: Full-time

Location: On-site in Buena Park, CA

Schedule: Monday – Friday 9:00am – 5:30pm Occasional work outside standard hours as needed

Our client is a fast-growing e-commerce brand specializing in shatterproof and sustainable drinkware products. Their mission is to provide our customers with stylish, customizable and eco-friendly drinkware solutions.

Overview

As a Prepress Specialist, you play a key role in ensuring customer artwork is accurately prepared for production. You bring technical precision, strong visual awareness, and a proactive, problem-solving mindset to support a fast-paced production environment. You’ll prepare and optimize print files, manage prepress workflows, and collaborate with production to maintain the highest print quality and efficiency standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Use Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and Acrobat to create and prepare print-ready PDF files for RIP processing via Onyx.
• Export PDF files according to job specifications, including correct ICC profiles and spot colors.
• Review and adjust customer-submitted artwork to meet internal and external print specifications.
• Collaborate with operations and production teams to prioritize print jobs and resolve file or quality issues.
• Prepare final approved files for printing and assist production teams with any required adjustments.
• Create product renderings by placing customer logos and designs on templates for proofing and approval.
• Inspect all vector and raster artwork for proper resolution, color accuracy, and proportional sizing.
• Verify color callouts using printed PMS charts and color swatch books.
• Partner with print technicians to create new print areas and templates for new products.
• Maintain organized and clearly labeled digital file systems.
• Support continuous improvement by developing and refining standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Perform software updates and improve automation tools as needed.
• Learn and implement prepress workflows for new printers as they are introduced.

Qualifications

• Two (2) years of experience in prepress or a related printing role preferred.
• Experience with direct-to-object printers and Enfocus software preferred.
• Skilled in Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and Acrobat.
• Experience with RIP software, especially Onyx.
• Strong understanding of color theory, CMYK processes, and print production standards.
• Detail-oriented with excellent organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks efficiently.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced production environment.
• Team-oriented with a collaborative, proactive mindset