Digital Layout Programming Specialist

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare, validate, impose, and optimize complex print-ready and variable data files.
• Perform preflight, layout verification, color management, proofing, and output optimization activities.
• Learn and support department presses and output devices to create accurate press proofs and maintain color-managed production output.
• Troubleshoot file, font, image, data merge, RIP, print server, and output-related issues.
• Collaborate with internal teams to support production schedules, quality standards, documentation, and continuous improvement.

Required Qualifications

• • 3+ years of experience in print production, prepress, layout programming, variable data printing, or print workflow support.
  • Proficiency with layout, prepress, and print workflow applications.
  • Working knowledge of Adobe Creative Cloud and print workflow systems such as Quadient Inspire, Canon Prisma, Screen Equios, Fiery, XMPie, or similar tools.
  • Understanding of digital print workflows, variable data printing, file preflight, imposition, color management, and proofing standards.
  • Ability to prioritize work, meet deadlines, communicate issues, and maintain accuracy in a fast-paced production environment.
  • Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Arts, Printing Technology, Business Administration, or related field preferred, or equivalent professional experience.
  • Proficiency with layout, prepress, and print workflow applications.
  • Working knowledge of:
    • Adobe Creative Cloud
    • Customer Communication Management tools such as Quadient Inspire, XMPie, or similar platforms
    • Print servers and production workflow systems such as Fiery, Prisma, or Equios
  • Strong understanding of:
    • Digital print technologies and production workflows
    • Variable data printing concepts
    • Color management workflows, proofing standards, and output consistency
    • File preflight, imposition, and print-ready file preparation standards
  • Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Arts, Printing Technology, Business Administration, or related field preferred (or equivalent professional experience).

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with digital press operation, press proofing, calibration, profiling, or proof-to-press color matching.
• Experience in high-volume transactional, critical communications, direct mail, or marketing print environments.
• Ability to learn new software, equipment, and production workflows quickly.

Physical/Work Environment Requirements

• Work is performed in both office and production print environments.
• Must be able to work at a computer workstation for extended periods and visually review printed materials for layout, color, and quality accuracy.
• Stand or walk in the production area while reviewing press output, creating proofs, or troubleshooting production issues.
• Handle production materials, paper samples, proofs, or related supplies in accordance with company safety practices.

Salary $50,000 to $65,000, bases on experience