ABC Imaging is a global Printing and Media company, providing One Stop Visual Solutions to the Fortune 500 Companies worldwide. Locations in USA, London, Dubai and Shanghai. One Stop Solution.
POSITION SUMMARY:
ABC Imaging has an immediate opening for a Graphics Specialist with 3-5 years of printing/graphics experience in our Boston, MA location. You will be working directly with a team that supports our high-end retail clients. This is a great opportunity to learn, develop and expand skills in the industry.
Responsibilities:
- Accept incoming jobs that require art production, digital manipulation, or output.
- Preflight all incoming digital files to ensure the most accurate reproduction based on customer expectations.
- Provides constant analysis and improvement of current preflight and prepress standards against evolving industry standards.
- Maintain proper calibration of digital equipment to industry standards utilizing modern RIP and color calibration equipment.
- Coordinate with other managers concerning schedules and deadlines, ensuring a smooth workflow.
- Proof all jobs for accuracy, content, color, size, and production requirements.
- Aids the graphics and digital production teams as needed.
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- 3 – 5 years of printing/graphics experience
- Experienced in current design and page layout software.
- File prep and "fixing" for print-ready status - pre-flighting, layering, knockout, trapping, and overprints.
- Ability to handle complex large format projects, like bus tiling and vehicle wraps, often with variable graphics, bus configurations, and delivery points. A high-level organization must be utilized.
- Experience with Color Management rules and methodologies adhering to industry color standards.
- Knowledge of ICC profiling, press profiling, and color gamut limitations are a bonus – this can be trained to new staff.
- Exceptional Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, InDesign, and Photoshop
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and head multiple projects without losing focus.
- Strong attention to detail
- Stellar communication skills both verbally and in writing
- Willingness to learn new skills and train others on these skills as they are incorporated into the digital workflow.
- Self-driven growth activity in the modern design and print market via forums, magazines, or memberships in order to grow with developing technologies and strategies.