Print / Signage Pre-press Production Specialist

2 days ago

Toronto, Canada Allegra Marketing Print Mail Full time

**About us**

Busy downtown print and sign shop is seeking an energetic and detail-oriented person with pre-press experience to join our team. This is a Full-Time, Permanent, In-Person position based in downtown Toronto.

The position involves extensive file setup and pre-press editing and troubleshooting for print and signage products.

Must know Creative Suite - Adobe InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop and Acrobat Pro

Able to mail merge complex files in InDesign, Acrobat and Word.

Knowledge of Imposition software and pre-flighting is an asset.

Basic knowledge of HTML and familiarity with Canada Post Mailings is an asset

Prior print shop pre-press experience in this role is a requirement

**Responsible for setup and execution of final print production files, ensuring the quality and accuracy of all files. This role requires the ability to work fast, accurately, and under pressure.**

**KEY RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE**:

- Responsible for executing layout and building out production files for final output across print and digital.
- Setup, modify, update and deliver graphic files from initial setup to printed piece.
- Make updates to client-supplied art as needed, with a quick turnaround.
- Ability to track information to determine changes to technical specifications, messaging or timing and react accordingly.
- High level of attention to detail and organized.
- Flexible and able to balance and prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced deadline driven environment.

**SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED**:

- 2+ years’ experience as a pre-press / production artist in a print shop environment.
- Degree in Fine arts, Graphic Design, or equivalent education and experience.
- Strong knowledge of pre-press and print production process.
- Experience with a variety of software, including InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop and Acrobat, Outlook, Word and Excel
- Ability to troubleshoot and fix file errors
- Strong organizational skills, problem solving, prioritizing & file management.
- Work with speed and efficiency in a fast-paced cross-trained team environment.
- Work on multiple projects at once, under pressure and on tight deadlines.
- Possess strong attention to detail and communication skills.
- Excellent command of English
- Ability to lift 35 lbs
- Ability to maintain a positive attitude while working closely with team members.
- Ability to assist other production team members to complete jobs and meet tight deadlines

Pay: $22.00-$26.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Additional pay:

- Overtime pay

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Paid time off

Flexible language requirement:

- French not required

Schedule:

- Day shift
- Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Toronto, ON M5A 1P9: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Application question(s):

- What is the size of a standard business card?

Work Location: In person

Expected start date: 2024-09-30

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