Pre-Production Specialist

Pre-Production Specialist Job Description

As our Pre-Production Specialist youll be the bridge between client files data and production. Youll prepare print-ready files manage impositions and proofs process mailing data and ensure every project moves smoothly from concept to press to mail stream.

This is a hands-on technical role for someone who thrives in a production environment understands the details that matter and can keep workflows tight accurate and compliant.

What Youll Do:

• Prepare and process print files ensuring correct layout pagination bleed and press readiness.
• Verify impositions conduct digital/hard-copy proofing and ensure color accuracy.
• Complete color management tasks including calibration and ICC profile checks.
• Generate and output printing plates and maintain RIP/prepress workflow tools.
• Process mailing data including importing cleansing CASS certification NCOA updates and presorting.
• Review mail piece designs for USPS compliance and generate postal documentation.
• Troubleshoot file and data issues to prevent delays and maintain accuracy.
• Communicate proactively with Account Managers Production Mailing and Pressroom teams to ensure smooth handoffs and accurate execution.
• Support workflow improvements that enhance quality efficiency and client experience.

Who We Are Looking For:

• Highly detail-oriented with strong organizational skills.
• Clear communicator who anticipates issues and resolves them quickly.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced production environment with many moving parts.
• Curious technically minded and motivated to grow in both prepress and mailing.

What You Bring:

• 2 years of experience in prepress print production platemaking imposition proofing mailing services or data processing.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign Illustrator Photoshop).
• Familiarity with RIP software prepress tools and basic color workflows.
• Experience working with data files (.csv .txt .dbf) and general data processing.
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office Teams and Outlook.
• Bonus: Experience with BCC Mail Manager Apogee Pitstop XMPie SQL or advanced Excel.

Reasons youll love working here:

• Reliable and Flexible Hours: We will give you a schedule you can count on.
• Career Development: We invest in you. Setting you up for success and learning from industry experts. See where your journey can take you.
• Benefits: Access to a full benefits package including 401(k) 401(k) match PTO paid holidays medical vision dental company-paid short-term and long-term disability an Employee Assistance Program for free and confidential mental health legal and financial services Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options.

About Aradius Group:

We are more than a printer; we are a partner in growth. With over 165 years of experience Aradius Group blends tradition with innovation to help our clients stand out in a crowded world. Backed by cutting-edge technology and a team of industry experts we deliver personalized print direct mail e-commerce and marketing solutions that drive results.

Our mission is simple: to make meaningful connections. Whether through strategic campaigns or everyday communication we help brands connect with their audiences in ways that matter.