Senior Prepress Assistant

Key Responsibilities/ Job Description:

• Prepare and adjust client-supplied artwork for gravure or flexo cylinder engraving.
• Perform image retouching, color correction, trapping, and step & repeat layout preparation.
• Generate color separations and ensure accurate file-to-plate/cylinder translation.
• Convert designs into engraving-ready formats (e.g., 1-bit TIFFs) using specialized prepress software (e.g., Esko, ArtPro, Adobe Suite, etc.).
• Apply distortion corrections for printing substrates (shrink sleeves, flexo wraparounds).
• Collaborate with engraving technicians to ensure compatibility with engraving machines (e.g., laser or electromechanical).
• Ensure compliance with print quality standards, resolution requirements, and customer specifications.

Maintain organized records of jobs, files, and revisions for traceability and reprints

Required Skills & Qualifications:

· Proficiency in pre-press software (Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, Esko ArtPro, ArtPro+, etc.).

· Understanding of gravure printing processes and engraving technologies.

· Strong knowledge of color theory, CMYK, spot colors, and ICC color profiles.

· Attention to detail and ability to detect and correct artwork issues.

· Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and print specifications.

· Experience with RIP software and cylinder engraving workflows is an advantage.

· Diploma in Printing Technology or higher/ Also considered similar experience in the similar industry with Basic education qualifications.

Typical Tools Used:

· Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop)

· Esko Software Suite (ArtPro+, DeskPack, PackEdge)

· RIP software (e.g., Harlequin, Esko Automation Engine, Esko Imaging Engine)

· File management systems (e.g., WebCenter, FTP)

Reporting To:

· Pre-Press Manager / Pre-Press Supervisor

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