Title: Digital Imaging Specialist – PrePress
Location: Onsite – Carrollton, TX 
Duration: 12+ month contract 
Rate: $20.00 – $26.00/HR
Schedule: 6am-2:30pm but flex if someone wants to work 7:30-4 M-F in office
Work Requirements: US Citizen, GC Holders or Authorized to Work in the U.S.

Job Summary:

• Prepares electronic files to print ready format utilizing graphic arts computer software and hardware technology.
• Works with team to provide internal customer the highest quality finished print product demonstrating department and company best practices.
• Oversees each project received by the prepress department including file management, file manipulation, color management, file delivery to digital production and wide format printers.
• Tracks prepress jobs, files and archives pertinent job data. Works under general supervision with some latitude to exercise technical and artistic creativity.
• Helps team maintain integrity of the company's Brand with high attention to detail. Interacts with company employees at multiple levels to achieve ultimate customer product goals.
• Hours: 6-2:30pm but flex if someone wants to work 7:30-4 M-F in office

Responsibilities:

• Pre-flights incoming art files. Edits and adjusts art as necessary for best workflow throughout to best end result.
• Produces press sheet layouts and imposed jobs to most efficient print output. Sends imposed print ready files to printers and occasionally print proofs and/or prints complete job. Oversees and maintains prepress workflow quality check points. Works with department team to maintain a steady, efficient production volume and also maximize production capabilities and quality. Inputs data to all appropriate department logs. Maintains communication with customers in person and on the phone.
• Maintains all prepress software and hardware and logs all software, firmware and hardware maintenance and updates. Manages color on all print software and hardware applications and devices. Maintains good tracking, filing and archiving procedures to easily access data and electronic files. Troubleshoots art, print files and department software and hardware as necessary. Maintains and organizes back-up file folders and drives. Maintains clean and organized local and department work areas at all times.
• Maintains prepress inventory including wide format inks and materials. Collaborates between Creative Services, IST, MK departments and mkPRINT to answer questions and resolve issues demonstrating a high level of patience, professionalism, and a sense of urgency during these exchanges. Helps maintain and organize internal department server share drive.
• Trains back-up personnel. Stays abreast of industry standards and new solutions related to prepress functionality in prepress and digital print workflow environments to provide input for improvements to mkPRINT management
• Reports to SWB Print/Mail when necessary to perform same or similar job tasks. Backup for lead personnel as needed.
• In addition to the above, incumbent is expected to meet the required competencies for this position as defined in the competency profile.

Skills & Experience:

• Experience: 5+ years
• Supervisory Experience:
• Field of Experience: 5 years digital prepress and/or commercial print prepress experience.
• Additional Skills & Abilities
• Highly proficient in related prepress software and hardware including Equios, Adobe CC, Pitstop, Acrobat, InDesign, RIP Software, X-Rite Color Management Software, MS Office and Imposition Software.
• CMS knowledge and/or strong color management knowledge with ICC color profiling knowledge in digital and/or offset printing environments.
• High attention to detail with heavy emphasis on quality.
• Excellent organizational and multi-tasking capabilities and ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Ability to operate under pressure of tight deadlines and rapid changing priorities.
• Prepress project scheduling and tracking skills a plus.
• Ability to maintain a positive attitude during heavy interaction with department team members and management discussing schedules, quality control, deadlines and other related topics.
• Requires ability to occasionally lift and move up to 50 lbs. Must be able to climb, stoop, crouch, kneel, push, pull, and reach in order to work in a prepress and print environment.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships and to communicate with a wide variety of individuals possessing differing levels of technical knowledge.
• Must demonstrate a sense of urgency in the performance of the work without sacrificing the quality set by the compant standards.
• Must possess the ability to see and read clearly at all times.
• Job requires approximately 70% sitting, 20% standing, and 10% stooping/lifting/walking in order to operate and maintain all prepress and digital printing equipment.

Our benefits package includes:
•    Comprehensive medical benefits
•    Competitive pay, 401(k)
•    Retirement plan
•    …and much more!

About INSPYR Solutions
Technology is our focus and quality is our commitment. As a national expert in delivering flexible technology and talent solutions, we strategically align industry and technical expertise with our clients' business objectives and cultural needs. Our solutions are tailored to each client and include a wide variety of professional services, project, and talent solutions. By always striving for excellence and focusing on the human aspect of our business, we work seamlessly with our talent and clients to match the right solutions to the right opportunities. Learn more about us at inspyrsolutions.com.

INSPYR Solutions provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, INSPYR Solutions complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.

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