What are the responsibilities and job description for the Prepress Technician position at OG?
Outlook Group is currently looking for an experienced and detail-oriented Prepress Technician with a strong background in the printing and packaging industry. Outlook Group is an innovative manufacturer of labels, folding cartons, flexible packaging and contract packaging in Neenah, WI.
In this role, you will prepare, optimize, and troubleshoot packaging and print files to meet precise production specifications. You will also use your technical and programming skills to create customized print materials with variable data content, ensuring high-quality, efficient, and accurate output for each project.
**This position will be located onsite at our facility in Neenah, WI**
Responsibilities:
- Prepare, optimize, and troubleshoot print and packaging files for a variety of presses and substrates.
- Design and implement variable data print jobs, ensuring data accuracy and workflow efficiency.
- Collaborate with designers, sales, and print operators to ensure all files meet technical and aesthetic requirements.
- Conduct preflight checks, color management, trapping, imposition, and proofing.
- Troubleshoot and resolve artwork, data, or file issues before production.
- Maintain organized digital file structures, following internal naming and version control protocols.
- Support packaging design and development activities, including prototype creation and CAD-based layouts when needed.
- Ensure projects meet tight deadlines while maintaining quality and compliance with customer standards.
Qualifications:
- High school diploma or equivalent required; Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Communications, Printing Technology, or a related field preferred.
- Experience in a packaging or print production environment is strongly desired.
- Minimum 5 years of experience in prepress or related print production roles.
- Strong proficiency with Adobe Creative Cloud (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, Acrobat).
- Working knowledge of Esko, ArtPro, or other prepress/packaging software.
- Experience with variable data printing (VDP) and related programming or database tools.
- Understanding of offset, flexographic, and digital printing processes.
- Solid grasp of color management, imposition, and trapping principles.
- Excellent organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills; ability to collaborate across departments.
- Familiarity with CAD packaging design tools (ArtiosCAD) is a plus.
What we offer you:
- Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and Disability Insurance
- 401K with company match
- PTO
- Education reimbursement
- Career development
- Opportunity to work with a skilled team in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.
- Involvement in diverse projects spanning print, packaging, and variable data applications.
If this sounds like the opportunity you’ve been looking for, apply today!