Prepress Coordinator

**About Us**:
Allen Print is a leading commercial printing company known for delivering high-quality printing services to a wide range of clients. We pride ourselves on our commitment to precision, innovation, and customer satisfaction. As we continue to grow, we are looking for a detail-oriented and highly organized Pre-Press Coordinator to join our dynamic team.

**Position Overview**:
This is a great opportunity for someone with industry experience looking to advance their career.

**Key Responsibilities**:

- Review and prepare customer-provided files for print production, ensuring they meet specifications and quality standards.
- Collaborate with management, production, and prepress staff to resolve file-related issues, priority tasks, or discrepancies.
- Create and manage digital proofs, ensuring accuracy and timely delivery to clients.
- Ensure proper color management, file formatting, and image resolution for print.
- Troubleshoot RIP software, and proofing systems, and participate in departmental efficiency and automation projects.
- Monitor and delegate pre-press workflow to ensure projects are completed on schedule.
- Maintain accurate records of all pre-press files, and production data to ensure departmental efficiency and outcomes are met.
- Troubleshoot and resolve any technical or file-related issues during the pre-press stage.
- Assist with training junior staff or other departments on pre-press procedures as needed.

**Qualifications**:

- A minimum of 5 years of proven experience in a pre-press or print production role, preferably within a commercial printing environment.
- Proficiency with pre-press software (Adobe Creative Suite, PDF workflows, and RIP software).
- Strong understanding of file preparation, color management, and print specifications.
- Knowledge of various printing techniques (offset, digital, etc.) and the associated pre-press requirements.
- Excellent attention to detail with the ability to spot and correct errors in artwork.
- Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously.
- Excellent written, and verbal communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with team members, management, and clients.
- A degree or diploma in Print Production is required.
- Previous experience as a Prepress Coordinator or in a managerial position is considered an asset.

**Benefits**:

- Competitive salary and benefits package.
- Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.
- A dynamic and supportive work environment.
- Health, dental, and vision insurance.
- Paid time off and holiday benefits.

**How to Apply**:
We look forward to hearing from you and exploring how you can contribute to our growing team

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: From $25.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- Vision care

Flexible language requirement:

- French not required

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2024-11-29
Expected start date: 2024-12-02