At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead the pre-press function and ensure high-quality print production.
- Company: Respected print production business based in London with a collaborative culture.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, excellent benefits, and long-term career development opportunities.
- Other info: Key leadership role with significant responsibility and a dynamic work environment.
- Why this job: Join a growing team and make a real impact in print production.
- Qualifications: Experience in pre-press management and strong technical knowledge of print processes.
The predicted salary is between 31500 - 38500 £ per year.
Our client is a well-established and highly respected print production and communications business based in London.
Working with a diverse range of commercial customers, they deliver high-quality printed products and marketing materials through a combination of in-house expertise and a trusted supplier network.
Due to continued growth and an increasing volume of work, they are seeking an experienced Pre-Press Manager to lead their pre-press and workflow function.
The Role
This is a key position within the business, responsible for managing the flow of artwork and print-ready files through the production process whilst ensuring the highest standards of quality, accuracy and efficiency.
The successful candidate will oversee the preparation, checking and processing of customer files for a wide range of printed products, ensuring all work is supplied to production in the correct format and to agreed specifications.
In addition to the technical pre-press responsibilities, the role will involve coordinating and managing the workload of Production Controllers to ensure projects are delivered on time and to customer expectations.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage the day-to-day operation of the pre-press function.
- Oversee the processing, checking and preparation of print-ready PDF files.
- Ensure all artwork and files meet technical and production specifications.
- Create and validate press-ready PDF workflows and output files.
- Implement and maintain quality control procedures throughout the workflow process.
- Manage workload allocation and priorities across the Production Controller team.
- Liaise with internal departments to ensure projects move efficiently through the production cycle.
- Resolve technical file and artwork issues before production.
- Drive continuous improvement within pre-press and workflow processes.
- Maintain colour, file integrity and production standards across all projects.
- Candidate Profile
- We are interested in speaking with experienced
Pre-Press Managers, Senior Pre-Press Operators, Studio Managers or Workflow Specialists who possess strong technical knowledge of commercial print production and digital file preparation.
You will ideally have
- Previous experience managing a pre-press, artwork or production workflow department.
- Strong knowledge of PDF workflows and print-ready file preparation.
- Experience creating and checking press-ready PDF files.
- A thorough understanding of colour management and print production processes.
- Excellent organisational and workload planning skills.
- Experience supervising or managing a team.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to work across multiple departments.
- A proactive approach to problem-solving and process improvement.
- What’s on Offer
- Opportunity to join a successful and growing organisation.
- Key leadership role with significant responsibility.
- Collaborative and professional working environment.
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
- Long-term career development opportunities.
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Pre-Press Manager - London / mostly remote. - £Excellent employer: Harrison Scott Associates
As a leading recruitment company in the print, packaging, and paper sectors, we pride ourselves on fostering a dynamic work culture that prioritises employee growth and development. Our hands-on approach allows team members to engage directly with clients and projects, providing unique opportunities for career advancement, including potential progression to general manager roles within just a few years. With a commitment to supporting our employees' ambitions and a collaborative environment, we are an excellent employer for those seeking meaningful and rewarding careers in a thriving industry.
