SME- Prepress and Publishing

Job Title: SME: Prepress & Publishing

Department: Creative Services

Location: Banaswadi (Bangalore)

Role Type: Regular

Shift: US Shift

About Flatworld Solutions:

Flatworld Solutions is a global business solution company evolving over two decades from BPO to technology, business process automation, and now GenAI. Serving 50+ countries, we offer diverse services including IT, finance, and healthcare, engineering, Design, Data Science etc. Our mission is to 'unlock winning ways' for clients, partners, and employees through innovative, technology-driven solutions to ensure every stakeholder benefits by this partnership. Our core values—Harmony, Excellence, Learning, Integrity, and Ownership—guide everything we do. We prioritize collaboration, open communication, and maintaining the highest standards of performance while fostering continuous growth and delivering impactful results.

Role Overview:

We are looking for an experienced Subject Matter Expert (SME) in Publishing & Prepress with a strong background in Trials & Estimation to join our creative services team. The ideal candidate will evaluate prepress and publishing workflows, conduct trials for new projects, and provide precise cost estimations. This role demands a deep understanding of prepress processes, file preparation, print production standards, and publishing workflows to ensure top-quality deliverables.

Key Responsibilities:

• Trials & Process Evaluation: Conduct prepress trials to evaluate feasibility, quality, and turnaround time. Identify workflow challenges and document best practices.
• Estimation & Cost Analysis: Analyse project requirements, production time, and materials to provide accurate cost estimates and cost-effective solutions.
• Workflow Optimization & Automation: Enhance efficiency by automating prepress workflows, standardizing file preparation, and integrating AI-driven tools.
• Quality Control & Compliance: Ensure prepress output meets industry standards, perform quality checks, and adhere to client specifications.
• Collaboration & Training: Work closely with teams and vendors, train staff on best practices, and stay updated on emerging technologies and industry trends.

Requirements Qualifications & Skills:

• 5+ years of experience in publishing, prepress, or print production, with a focus on trials.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator), PitStop, and other prepress tools.
• Experience with PDF preflighting, colour management, imposition, and print ready file preparation.
• Familiarity with automation tools for prepress workflows.
• Strong analytical skills with attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to manage multiple projects, meet tight deadlines, and work in rotational shifts.
• Excellent communication skills for client interactions and team coordination. Preferred Qualifications:
• Advanced experience in Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, Acrobat) for prepress and publishing workflows.
• Knowledge of printing, digital print workflows, and automation tools.
• Understanding of AI-driven prepress automation and workflow enhancements.
• Experience in newspaper, magazine, or book publishing processes.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: ₹15,824.77 - ₹60,000.00 per month

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Provident Fund

Work Location: In person