MAC DESKTOP MANAGER
Retouching and Prepress Studio seeking a Mac Desktop Manger with at
least 2 years experience working with mechanicals and pre-mechanicals
for packaging and also preparing files and proofs for ad releases to
publications.
Responsibilities of Mac Desktop Manager Includes:
Overseeing daily operation of desktop department, which include
establishing and implementing procedures for page assembly & QC.
Prepare files for output.
Layout/impose files on printer templates.
Set up register targets and trim lines for production.
Prepare layouts by placing art and text; specify bleeds, clear zones
and coverages; complete color separations; color correcting and
resizing photographs; revise and modify existing files.
Maintain quality results by proofing and pre-flighting layouts,
including required files, fonts, links, and call-outs; confirm design
printability, including traps, overprints, and minimum line weights.
Maintain consistent appearance and standards across projects.
Additional responsibilities will include:
Preflight, trapping, imposition, PDF, troubleshooting client files,
and color correction. Proficient in OS X, Quark 7, InDesign CS3,
Photoshop CS3, Illustrator CS3, Acrobat Pro & Distiller.
Must have experience working in a commercial printing prepress/and or
retail print shop/copy shop environment.
Must have knowledge of 1-color, 2-color, and 4-color process printing
Must have knowledge or understanding of computer-to-plate imaging.
Strong design skills with a creative flare and typesetting abilities
very desirable.
Experience in digital print production is very desirable.
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