Prepress Lead

Do you want to work for a company where your co-workers are co-owners?  We are 100% employee owned!  Smartpress is a fast-growing online printing service, disrupting the traditional printing industry one innovation at a time. Our customers love us (seriously, google Smartpress reviews) and we love them right back, providing an easy online experience, high-quality printed products and world-class customer service. Not to mention our commitment to eco-friendly practices and sustainable materials (“smart” is in our name, after all).

A variety of these traits will help land you this job. If you have:

• an Associate’s degree, certificate or diploma in the graphic arts and imaging technology or printing and prepress technology or equivalent work experience
• prior prepress experience for print production, preferred
• proficient knowledge in the use of Adobe products used for premedia setup

On top of that you must:

• pay close attention to details to complete projects accurately within deadlines, while meeting Company quality standards
• have basic computer skills, including ePace, Outlook, Excel, World Ship, and other applications
• be self-motivated, a fast learner, and show initiative to seek out customer and corporate needs
• have the ability to supervise employees, set objectives and work goals and standards, give direction, delegate to, and motivate employees
• apply effective time management and self-management skills
• understand and maintain the confidential nature of company, employee and customer information

In this position, you will:

• manage the workflow of jobs in process for the prepress team.
• communicate with production managers on press needs.
• troubleshoot any file issues such as; dieline errors, missing ripped files, reworks at night, color issues, GMG issues.
• elevate issues to appropriate channels when outside of personal scope of abilities.
• rollout and communicate any new training on rips, software, SOPs or any other new pertinent information. 
• respond to production and management emails in a timely manner.
• flex into preflight when necessary to help preflight new art. 
• preflight and output files for multiple digital press platforms.
• support the press and bindery to resolve file related issues.
• create soft and hard copy proofs for internal and external proofing
• troubleshooting print files.
• prepare files to meet print specifications including: bleeds, size, color, overprints, transparencies, bindery and finishing requirements, etc.
• have the ability to troubleshoot file issues in a timely manner.
• ensure that proper format, appearance, and layout are set before the print run is approved.
• apply marks and FPO lines for cutting, perforation, scoring etc.
• manual imposition. 
• be responsible for Color management using Oris tools and color image correction as well.
• perform miscellaneous projects and complete various tasks as requested by management.

To get hired at The Bernard Group, you MUST be:

• able to effectively communicate, both verbally and in writing.  Strong interpersonal skills including, demonstrated listening skills and the ability to present ideas and thoughts concisely and effectively both internally and outside the organization 
• willing to admit when you make a mistake (it happens to the best of us)
• fiercely loyal to both our customers and teams
• trustworthy, reliable, and easy to get along with
• enthusiastic and eager to take on new challenges
• adaptable and willing to wear whatever hat gets the job done

TBG Overview:

• We're a 700-person visual merchandising company
• We are 100% employee-owned
• We offer a generous paid time off benefit that increases with tenure
• This is a full-time position in Chanhassen, MN

The Art of Teams at TBG:

We believe teams of top talent with clear objectives will consistently outperform centralized control. We put a great amount of energy into building skilled and diverse teams to handle our most challenging pursuits. It’s the difference between average and being a world-class service provider. 

If you have the talent to do this job, a passion for excellence and are interested in joining the TBG team, please complete the form on this page.

Thanks!
The Bernard Group, Inc.

The Bernard Group is an equal opportunity employer who celebrates diversity and who remains committed to providing a safe and inclusive environment for all employees.