PrePress Specialist

Prepress Specialists are responsible for preparing and verifying
customer-submitted files and providing graphic design when needed.
They ensure all print files meet technical specifications,
including correct colors, resolution, fonts, and layout, and
process mailing data per USPS regulations. These specialists merge
variable data into Adobe InDesign files, preflight and impose them
using HP SmartStream Designer, and output them for various print
machines. Their responsibilities also include organizing digital
files, uploading necessary documents to Postal One, and meeting
daily production and mailing goals. Additionally, they may update
product websites and develop Visual Basic macros.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Read job ticket and all other pertinent notes and instructions
to understand job specifications (e.g. customer notes, digital
paperwork, etc.).
Use Adobe Create Cloud software (InDesign, Illustrator,
Photoshop, and Acrobat) to check incoming files to determine if all
elements of the job conform to specifications.
Ensure that we have all fonts needed for the job and resolve
font conflicts.
Check for type reflow.
Identify missing or low-resolution images.
Identify spot color issues and whether customer needs to fix
them.
Identify page layout issues (missing or short bleeds, text too
close to trim, incorrect document size, incorrect page count,
etc.)
Perform basic file and font troubleshooting before asking
customer for replacement files.
Communicate preflight problems to Project Manager, customer,
and/or production personnel.
Work directly with Project Manager and customer as necessary to
resolve preflight problems or other issues.
Work with the HP SmartStream Designer plug-in for InDesign to
create press-ready files for production (impose, add crop marks,
export as correct file type).
Work with Excel data files and link variable data InDesign art
files to corresponding databases (also be familiar with endorsement
codes, barcode fonts and mailing specs for variable mailing
pieces).
Upload mail.dat files and other postal paperwork to Postal One
for all mailing going to the post office each day.
Working knowledge of or ability to learn Infigo, our web to
print software, in order to create/update products on our student
and faculty/staff websites.
Working knowledge of or ability to learn Visual Basic, in order
to modify/maintain the Excel macros which streamline our daily mail
production.
Strictly adheres to Liberty University policies, representing
the University in an exemplary manner.
Works effectively as a team member, embracing and fostering
LU’s Christian model and Mission – Training Champions for
Christ.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

• This is a non-supervisory role.

QUALIFICATIONS AND CREDENTIALS

Education and Experience

Working knowledge of the Windows operating system.
Working knowledge of the following software:

Adobe Acrobat
Adobe InDesign
Adobe Illustrator
Adobe Photoshop
HP SmartStream Designer
HP SmartStream Production Pro Print Server

Dropbox
Microsoft Office
Visual Basic
Infigo
Working knowledge of email, FTP and Dropbox file
transfers.
Working knowledge of font handling and troubleshooting.
Working knowledge of bindery, press and mail specifications
(safety margins, bleeds, address block clearances, etc.).
Working knowledge of PDF creation.
Understanding of printing process.
1 to 2 years of experience in a related field is required.
Bachelor’s degree in related field required.

ABILITIES AND COMPETENCIES ESSENTIAL TO THE FUNCTION OF THE
JOB

Communication and Comprehension

Ability to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing
to convey clear, well-articulated information.
Ability to understand, speak, and write English in order to
convey messages and correspond in an articulate and professional
manner.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while maintaining a
high level of accuracy.
Ability to process data for both daily mail and one-off
mailings through Bulk Mailer presort software.
Possess public communication skills that allow professional
representation of Liberty University to a variety of business and
community customers and associates.
Strong organizational skills.
Excellent computer skills.

Problem Solving

Intuitively able to reason, analyze information and events, and
apply judgment in order to solve problems of both a routine and
complex nature.

Physical and Sensory Abilities

Occasionally required to travel to local and campus
locations.
Frequently required to sit for extended periods to perform
deskwork or type on a keyboard. (If not administrative duties, such
as labor, define general physical abilities.
Regularly required to hear and speak in order to effectively
communicate orally.
Occasionally required to stand, walk, and climb stairs to move
about the building.
Handle materials, reach overhead, kneel or stoop in order to
conduct business.
Regularly lift 25 or fewer pounds.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Work Environment

The working environment in which one will typically perform the
essential functions of this position is a climate-controlled office
setting. It is well lighted, and the noise level is moderate.

Driving Requirements

May occasionally need to drive a university vehicle for travel in
the performance of the essential functions of this position. Proof
of a valid Virginia driver’s license, an acceptable DMV record, and
liability insurance is required.

Time Type

Full time

Location

Onsite

Pay Range

Compensation is determined based on factors such as qualifications,
experience, education, skills, and certifications, along with
University needs and external market conditions. Market benchmarks
may be used, as appropriate, in combination with internal equity to
ensure pay is fair and aligned with the broader compensation
structure.

The position may also be eligible for comprehensive
benefits , including health insurance, retirement plans, and
tuition assistance.

$18.27 - $21.63

The University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We believe it
is our moral and legal obligation to meet the responsibility of
ensuring that all management practices regarding employees are
conducted in a nondiscriminatory manner. In compliance with Title
VII of the 1964 Civil Rights Act, and other applicable federal and
state statutes, all recruiting, hiring, training, and promoting for
all job classifications will be administered without regard to
race, color, ancestry, age, sex, national origin, pregnancy or
childbirth, disability, military veteran status or other applicable
status protected by law, including state of employment protected
classes. It is, therefore, our policy and intention to evaluate all
employees and prospective employees strictly according to the
requirements of the job. All personnel related activities such as
compensation, benefits, transfers, job classification, assignments,
working conditions, educational assistance, terminations, layoffs,
and return from layoffs, and all other terms, conditions and
privileges of employment will be administered without regard to
race, color, ancestry, age, sex, national origin, pregnancy or
childbirth, disability, military veteran status or other applicable
status protected by law, including all applicable state of
employment protected classes. The University is a Christian
religious-affiliated organization; and as such, is not subject to
religious discrimination requirements. The University’s hiring
practices and EEO discrimination practices are in full compliance
with both federal and state law. Federal law creates an exception
to the “religion” component of the employment discrimination laws
for religious organizations (including educational institutions),
and permits them to give employment practice preference to members
of their own religious beliefs.