Company Description
Fort Orange Press, based in Albany, New York, has been a trusted leader in mission-critical printing and mailing services since 1905. Specializing in secure ballot printing and mailing, the company is recognized as one of the nation’s leading experts in this field. Fort Orange Press continually invests in advanced technology and skilled personnel to deliver efficient, precise, and secure solutions. Services include data management, intelligent printing and mailing, and tracking/reporting technologies for a wide range of clients, including government agencies, educational institutions, healthcare organizations, and more. For additional details, visit www.fortorangepress.com.
Role Description
This is a full-time on-site role for a Prepress Specialist located in Albany, NY. The Prepress Specialist will be responsible for preparing files for printing, performing preflight checks, managing print design, and ensuring accuracy in layout and graphical elements. The role also involves working with print and packaging designs, troubleshooting prepress issues, and collaborating with the production team to meet project timelines and maintain quality assurance standards.
Qualifications
- Proficiency in Pre-press processes and Preflight file preparation
- Knowledge and experience in Printing techniques and Print Design
- Experience in Packaging Design and management of complex design layouts
- Strong attention to detail and ability to work with precision
- Proficiency in using relevant design and prepress software such as Adobe Creative Suite
- Ability to troubleshoot and resolve prepress and printing issues effectively
- Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate in a team-oriented environment
- Prior experience in the printing industry is highly desirable
- Associate’s degree or equivalent technical training in graphic arts or a related field is a plus
