What are the responsibilities and job description for the Prepress Specialist Disney Lorcana position at Ravensburger North America, Inc.?
We at Ravensburger are both a truly global company and a family. As a bunch full of different characters and personalities with heart and a passion for achieving our goals together, we offer a great range of entertainment for children and families. What drives us forward? A shared sense of purpose. Together we are working on creating something meaningful - pure fulfillment for your career!
This is what we need you for
- Create print production-ready files for cards, packaging, and other assets based on files developed by the Senior Graphic Designer and supply them to vendors
- Review and approve proofs and materials from suppliers to verify content, placement, and color meet quality expectations, either via web portal or physical proof/prototype
- Perform thorough quality control checks on digital files, including verifying file integrity, color accuracy, and image resolution, to ensure optimal output and printability
- Conduct color manipulations, art/text adjustments, and printer-specific color corrections as needed
- Actively participate in product development meetings to determine the best ways to build or test new components, solve development challenges, and improve the product
- Check print-ready files for Disney Lorcana cards and packaging for any print production or content deviations from expectations
- Collaborate with product development teams and graphic designers to resolve issues identified during the quality control process
- Proof both English and localized files (only English proficiency required)
- Create detailed product specifications to ensure clarity for partners
- Monitor and track print production workflow to ensure deadlines are met and production processes run smoothly
- Continually help the team build, test, and improve workflow and color management procedures, and review/approval process procedures
- Track and archive final native files
- Attend local and out-of-state press checks
Additional Responsibilities:
- Assist with production of file setups for CMYK printing for offset, flexo, and other print mediums
- Create and assign project updates, including briefs, proof schedules, and reference material specs for production runs to maintain specific registration and color densities
- Implement performance, quality, and efficiency measures to achieve aggressive production goals
- Maintain up-to-date knowledge about technology and pre-press management best practices.
- Respond to customer inquiries professionally regarding product availability and shipment times
- Use expertise to adjust creative files for accurate color print reproduction from proof to press
- Coordinate shipping and delivery between company factories with tight deadlines
- Attend multiple press checks to ensure accuracy and color match of product with review press sheets for overall color and accuracy
- Knowledge of the following areas is a must for this position. Color management, including RGB to CMYK matching color standards, ICC profile assignments, Photoshop color adjustments/ink density coverage, spot colors and varnish embellishments, dot gain/moire and other print issues, trapping and copy review, and brand color compliance
- Build color managed workflows to improve color accuracy, quality, and image control
- Knowledge of G7 with certification a plus
- Understanding of Color Theory and Analysis
- EPSON Print Management
This is what you can score highly with
- Highly proficient in InDesign, Illustrator, Acrobat, and Photoshop
- Thorough knowledge of graphic design, packaging, and page layout
- Experience working in print, with dielines, packaging build files, overprinting, and setting up press-ready PDFs
- Experience with complex printing techniques such as white underprints, spot foils, etc.
- Exceptional eye for detail and color perception
- Color Management and Press check experience
- Expert in print production standards
- Passionate problem-solver dedicated to bringing amazing products to life through creative solutions
- Detail-oriented and can self-manage the moving parts of an evolving creative pipeline.
- Effective at multitasking, meeting tight deadlines, and strong organizational skills
- Independent, efficient, and proactive with strong follow-through
- Strong collaborator who actively shares knowledge and communicates effectively at all levels, both internally and externally
- 2 years of prepress, print design, or print-production experience
- 2 years working on trading cards or collectible cards
- Knowledge and love of Disney
BONUS Capabilities:
- Ability to code in an AppleScript and/or JavaScript environment is a bonus.
- Familiar and comfortable using Excel-type formulas to manipulate text, including concatenation and nested IF/THEN statements.
- Knowledge of card automation, such as data merging or EasyCatalog.
- Localization typesetting
Education and Experience Requirements (Minimum):
- Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Project Management, Engineering/Manufacturing, or related field or equivalent of 5 years of Print manufacturing in TCGs
Experience:
- 3-5 years of experience working in a consumer product production environment with overseas manufacturing capabilities, with strong knowledge of print processing
- Experience within the TCG/or game industry preferred
- Proven track record of managing production schedules to meet on-time delivery goals
Physical Requirements:
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and/or hear. The employee is frequently required to sit, stand, walk, use hands to handle or feel, and reach with hands and arms. Must have the ability to sit for long periods of time.
- The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance, and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
Travel Requirements:
- On-site quality assessment of production will require travel. The employee must be able to travel domestically and internationally via airplane and be comfortable renting and driving a car.
The annual salary for this position ranges from $85,000. to $90,000, in accordance with state regulations. We offer comprehensive benefits, including healthcare, 401(k), and paid time off.
Your Benefits
Stay healthy, stay happy!
Join us and enjoy peace of mind with our comprehensive coverage tailored just for you! You get a top-notch health package with UnitedHealthcare. Medical, dental, vision, and prescriptions are all covered. Plus, 100% in-network preventive care.
Your Days Off
Enjoy up to 25 days of PTO per year. Use them for vacation, sick days, or personal time. Take a break, you deserve it! Plus, enjoy 12 paid holidays each year, aligned with US or Canadian federal holidays.
Hybrid Work
Work-life balance is key. Our flexible hybrid work schedule makes it easy to blend work and life seamlessly.
Personal Insurances
Customize your coverage with home, car, pet, travel, legal, jewelry, and identity theft insurance. All-around protection!
Your way to Ravensburger
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Recruiting Team Ravensburger North America
E-Mail: RecruitingRNA@ravensburger.com
Equal Opportunity Employment Statement
At Ravensburger North America, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where all employees feel valued and empowered. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we welcome applicants of all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.
We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws. We believe that diversity enriches our organization and fuels innovation and creativity, enabling us to deliver exceptional products and experiences to our customers.
If you require accommodations during the application or interview process, please contact us directly, and we will work to support your needs.
Salary : $85,000 - $90,000