Prepress Specialist

**Responsibilities**:

- Mentor prepress staff on project execution, and implementation of workflow improvements.
- Set up workflows for Graphic and Plate tasks as required - project workflow and plate making process, including quality control.
- Establish Plate curves, press profiles and standard print conditions to support Operations.
- Follow up and monitor press profile against production results.
- Manage storage of plate files and ensure files are named in a standardized manner
- Conduct prepress activities and projects as required
- Maintain Hardware and Software for Prepress and Plate Making.
- Evaluate and determine Hardware and Software needs of the department.
- Work with IT to solve technical problems causing downtime.
- Other duties as assigned.

**Requirements**:

- Technical experience in flexo print and a graphic environment.
- Proficient with Esko workflows.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office, Adobe Creative Suite, and other design software programs.
- In depth knowledge of Colour Management for Flexography including the press testing and measuring process.
- Ability to create and adjust proofing profiles and print curves for plates.
- Experience in flexography and packaging industry a plus.

**Qualifications**:

- An entrepreneurial spirit with a strong desire to succeed while getting real satisfaction from helping others reach their goals.
- 5 years or more of experience in Prepress and workflows for Flexography
- 5 years or more of experience in Mac OS hardware and software.
- A positive attitude, enthusiasm, confidence and strong presentation & people skills