Seasonal Pre-Flight Technician

The Moss Preflight Technician will review and process client supplied art, identifying problematic art, issues or concerns and communicating these issues to the Customer Success Managers. Create layouts for customer approval and production. The ideal candidate will be able to work efficiently with the Adobe Creative Suite while working closely with the Moss Customer Success Managers, Production, and the customer in a fast paced, deadline driven environment. Some overtime will be required depending on plant loading. One year of experience in the sign, printing, or graphics industry required with formal training with Adobe CS products. What You'll Do... Download or navigate to customer supplied art, often determining what art coincides with an item on a Moss work orderPreflight, format and manipulate art as needed to meet quality standardsPrepare art files for client approval and production printing, cutting and sewingReview client art for completeness, resolution, color space or profiles, linked files, fonts, effectsCommunicate with the Customer Success Manager and customer clearly, professionally and efficiently to provide direction for creating and sending usable artCreate print ready art and cut files for internal printing of proofs and full-sized prints. Work with Color Correct and Print Technicians to resolve file issues, add bleed or manipulate images as needed for correct and efficient nesting and printingCreate layouts of the client art showing seam placement, overall sizes and print location for Color Correct and Print Technicians and for client approvalWork with Tech Design and Patterning to ensure the customer has the correct shape size to create their art filesEnsure the resolution of the client art allows for high quality printingEnsure that client art effects are compatible with the printing process and adjust the art as required to meet the client's expectationWork with all current graphics programs from Adobe (CS: Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign,) to open, manipulate and set up files for approval and for productionUpdate the production schedule and work orders as requiredKeep current on the latest technologies and software toolsProvide training and advice to customers on the preparation of digital art filesCoordinate with the CSM and Production teams to produce and prioritize jobs when necessary to quickly reorganize to meet deadline changesCommunicate effectively with customers and the company to guarantee that company and customer objectives are metFollow systems and procedures as outlined by company and departmental policy and safety rulesRead and understand production schedule, work orders, cut sheets, CAD drawings and written instructionsEstimate and communicate time needed to correct artPractice self-discipline to budget time and meet deadlinesMaintain a professional manner in dress, communication, and work area Requirements Post-secondary education and specialized training in printing technology and software and graphic communications or equivalent work experience requiredMinimum one year practical experience in graphic production or as graphic artist requiredWorking knowledge of Macintosh and Windows platforms, operating systems and graphics software requiredMath skill to include algebra, geometry, fractions, multiplication, addition, subtraction, division, decimals, and conversion from metric to standard measurementGood eyesight including visual acuity, depth perception, field of view, color vision and the ability to focus quicklyExcellent attention to detail required; artistic ability a plusAbility and willingness to learn new software quicklyAble to read, write and speak clearly in English to communicate internally and externallySelf-motivated and able to work independently and in a teamThorough knowledge of professional publishing applications for Mac OS and PC including: Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe InDesign, Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, and Adobe AcrobatKnowledge of PDF and postscript files and PDF plug-insGeneral knowledge of utility programs such as ftp file transfer, file compression, and web browsers