Prepress Operator

Build your career with an industry leader!  Vomela Commercial/C2 Imaging in Springfield, VA has an exciting opportunity for a PrePress Variable Data Programming Technician for our commercial printing operation.  Be part of the team that provides comprehensive graphic solutions to Fortune 500 companies.  Our prepress operators are hybrid operators with the knowledge of traditional desktop workflows and the skill set to process variable data projects, create digital storefronts and manage campaigns through Mind Fire and PageFlex.

We offer the ideal candidate an opportunity to grow and evolve their careers while working in a fun, fast paced and dynamic environment.  Our international network of companies allows members of our team to build relationships with and provide marketing and printing solutions to some of the largest and most recognized brands in the world.  With us, you can make a difference.

We are part of the Vomela family of companies and is one of the largest and fastest growing marketing specialty companies in North America.   With over 20 locations and more than 1,000 employees, Vomela utilizes the latest in technology to manage, produce, and distribute corporate marketing programs and collateral, retail in-store signage (POS/POP), store décor, tradeshow and event programs and transportation and fleet graphics.  

To learn more about Vomela and our opportunities, visit our website at www.vomela.com and to see examples of our work visit our Flickr page: https://www.flickr.com/photos/c2imaging

RESPONSIBILITIES:

·         Preflight files and identify problems. The goal is to assure that we have print ready files. You will check for fonts, resolution, file size, mode, etc. 

·         Able to work in a manufacturing production environment.

·         Able to work with complicated layouts.

·         Understand color theory and have a strong eye for color.

·         Profile files to the specifications of each press or output device that it will be running to.

·         Able to design and layout requests from the customer.

·         Create and maintain online storefronts and variable data campaigns.

SKILLS:

·         Thorough knowledge of Prinergy, or similar software

·         Strong file troubleshooting skills and variable data experience required. Must be able to preflight and analyze client files, identify problems and fix before they reach press or output device

·         Work with various online storefront tools, including Printable, PageFlex, Pressero

·         Work with Data department to analyze client supplied data prior to job processing.
PC and Mac experience is a must

·         Ability to work in a fast paced, high pressure environment with speed and quality as a priority

·         Ability to communicate effectively with sales, client service and production staff

·         Eagerness to learn new applications and technology as they arise

 We are an Equal Opportunity Employer