Digital Prepress Manager

Role Description The Digital Prepress Manager is a full-time, on-site role based in Washington, DC. This role oversees all digital prepress operations, ensuring files are prepared accurately and efficiently for print production. Day-to-day responsibilities include reviewing and preflighting incoming artwork, managing prepress workflows, and aligning graphics and layouts with production specifications. The Digital Prepress Manager collaborates closely with Client customers, inhouse production teams, quality assurance, and account managers to meet deadlines, maintain color and print standards, and troubleshoot technical issues. This role also includes monitoring equipment and software performance, implementing process improvements, and mentoring prepress staff to support continuous operational excellence.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of Adobe Acrobat Creative Suite Products, Digital Printing environments, print production and printing processes, with the ability to oversee complex print jobs from prepress screen through final output on sheets and rolls up to 60" Wide by 100' long :)

• Hands-on expertise in pre-press operations and plate making, including file preparation, imposition, and plate creation for various press types.


• Proficiency in graphics and layout tools (e.g., Adobe Creative Suite or similar), with a solid understanding of color management and file formats.


• Experience leading or supervising prepress or production teams, including workflow management and staff training.


• Excellent attention to detail, problem-solving skills, and ability to work under tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment.


• Strong communication and collaboration skills to work effectively with cross-functional teams and external partners.


• Familiarity with digital printing technologies, preflight software, and MIS or production management systems is beneficial.


• Relevant technical training or a degree in graphics, printing technology, or a related field is preferred; equivalent experience will be considered.