Summary The Sr. Digital Production Artist plays a critical role in preparing client artwork for digital production, emphasizing color accuracy and adaptability in both Mac and PC environments. This position requires someone with Prepress experience and/or production print experience with a keen eye for detail, excellent color acuity, and technical expertise in scripting, automation, and variable data workflows. The ideal candidate will have a solid understanding of prepress, production, and digital printing technologies. Essential Responsibilities + Cross-Platform Proficiency: Navigate and utilize both PC and Mac environments efficiently, adapting to various software and project needs. + Color Management Expertise: Adjust CMYK and Pantone colors to meet precise client specifications, ensuring fidelity and consistency in digital print work. + Digital Print Technologies Knowledge: Demonstrate expertise in wide format, electrostatic, and inkjet printing. + Prepress & Production: Build and manipulate prepress files to prepare artwork for print, ensuring compatibility with variable data workflows and client specifications. + Scripting & Automation: Develop variable data workflows, create scripts, and utilize test data to ensure job readiness. + Software Proficiency: Mastery of Adobe Creative Suite and a willingness to learn new tools on both PC and Mac platforms. + Color Acuity: Strong color vision to perform precise color adjustments and proofing while maintaining high color standards. + File Conversion and Manipulation: Manipulate files across software to obtain required graphics or text, following client instructions to meet specifications. + Cross-Department Collaboration: Collaborate with all departments to meet production standards. + Client Onboarding: Assist with the onboarding of new clients and their creatives. + Team Support: Work closely with the Digital Print Operations Engineer and Laser Room on tasks such as paper linearization. + Process Improvement: Support color proofing, color adjustments, and continuous process improvements. + Independent Project Management: Manage complex projects independently with minimal assistance. + SOP Updates and Training: Partner with management on SOP updates, peer training, and process improvements. + Backup Support: Serve as backup for scheduling, work assignments, and production meetings in the manager’s absence. + Cost Analysis: Conduct ink cost analyses to assess profitability on digital work. + Compliance: Ensure compliance with company policies and confidentiality standards. Qualifications + Experience: 1–3 years in a fast-paced production setting, with experience in digital printing, prepress, or related field preferred. + Education: High school diploma required; college-level coursework preferred. + Skills: Detail-oriented, strong communication skills, able to maintain high accuracy, and adaptable to a client-driven environment. COMPETENCIES + Detail oriented + Excellent verbal and written communication skills + Strong color acuity and print industry color theory + Creative and artistic + PC and Mac literate + Team oriented + Ability to work well with others essential in a fast-paced, production environment. + Commitment to high accuracy a must. + Customer Service friendly