Pre-press Workflow Associate – Penguin Group (USA)

Web Site: http://www.penguin.com

Location: New York, NY

Posted: July 18, 2008

Job Description:

We have a new, exciting opportunity to work as a Pre-press Workflow Associate. This position provides technical assistance to all cover design and production teams on issues relating to the PDF workflow.

Responsibilities:
1. Assists manager with workflow planning, documentation, and standard operating procedures
2. Disseminates information on topics related to PDF workflow
3. Provides support and services related to cover design including creating/maintaining Adobe InDesign templates, styles, and custom presets
4. Trains and assists all cover design team members in best practices for using the Adobe applications and workflow procedures

Requirements:
• At least two years of experience in a pre-press environment; professional design experience a plus
• Excellent understanding of offset lithography printing process, color management and color correction
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, attention to detail, and organizational skills
• Excellent interpersonal and presentation skills
• Advanced level experience in Quark 6.5, Adobe InDesign CS2, Acrobat 7 Pro, Illustrator CS2, Photoshop CS2
• Basic understanding of MAC office applications (Word, Excel)
• Ability to travel up to 5% via airplane, train and/or car required; some overnight and/or international travel may be required
• Understanding of digital asset management and networking a plus
• Familiarity with digital delivery methods such as FTP


Contact: Please email resume, cover letter, and salary requirement to jobs@us.penguingroup.com. Please indicate which position you are applying for in the subject line (and include "design:related job post"). No phone calls/agencies.