Overview
We are looking for a detail-oriented and highly organised Digital Prepress Technician to support our print production workflow. This role sits at the intersection of print preparation, e-commerce asset management and artworking.
The ideal candidate has a strong understanding of e-commerce asset management, print-ready file preparation and excellent attention to detail.
Key Responsibilities:
Print Files Management
* Prioritise incoming print files based on production timelines, project urgency, and internal deadlines
* Assign files to freelance or internal artworkers based on priorities, while independently setting up selected files
* Ensure files are correctly named and organised within Google Drive, Airtable, and dropbox
* Upload and organise print-ready files, ensuring consistency in file naming and folder hierarchy
* Update and maintain Airtable records with relevant print file links to ensure print files are complete and ready for production
Ecommerce Asset Generation and Organisation
* Generate e-commerce assets using internal tools and ready-made templates
* Upload and organise mockups and product assets, ensuring consistency in file naming and folder hierarchy
* Perform quality control checks on incoming mockups and product assets, ensuring completeness, correct formatting, and readiness for publishing workflows
* Upload generated assets to Shopify
* Upload Airtable products to Shopify via Google Sheets
Print file preparation
* Review incoming artwork files and assess their suitability for digital print production
* Use Photoshop to:
o Check resolution, scale, proportions, and overall print readiness
o Flag any issues that may affect print quality
o Crop and resize image files to print area
o Clone out or add signature files as needed
o Add borders as specified by artist
o Sharpen images if required
o Prepare clean, correctly sized, print-ready PDF files
* Ensure consistency in sizing, margins, and placement
Requirements:
Essential
* Excellent attention to detail
* Strong organisational skills
* Experience preparing artwork for print production (preferably in fine art, photography, or similar fields)
* Strong proficiency in Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Acrobat
* Ability to follow precise technical instructions
* Proficiency with Google Drive
* Familiarity with Google Sheets
Preferred
* Proficiency with Adobe Illustrator and Adobe Indesign
* Familiarity with Airtable or similar project management tools
* Familiarity with Shopify
Schedule
* 1 day per week (preferably Wednesday)
* Remote
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