VARIABLE PRINT PROGRAMMER

About the role

DCG ONE is one of the largest privately held marketing service providers in the country. Based in Seattle, with locations in NYC and Maryland, we help companies deliver their brand worldwide through creative, print, and fulfillment services.

Responsibilities

• Perform programming and support activities, including coding, scripting, creation of more efficient language, processing routines, reporting generators, and perform database management as needed.
• Create and maintain data to print programs, setting up templates and mapping matrices.
• Analyze client-supplied data prior to job processing.
• Review provided job processing instructions to verify that the existing data set can be expressed as requested.
• Use the appropriate software programs (including Adobe CC, OLConnect, and Enfocus Switch) and utilities to accurately complete the work.
• Oversee inkjet and digital address layouts.
• Cookordination job processing flow with operators and other manufacturing teams to promote the best workflow.
• Review list and data process for quality-control purposes.
• Communicate with the appropriate departments to provide job status information.
• Adhere to established quality-control procedures.
• Complete all paperwork and reports for downstream work centers and departments.

Qualifications

• At least three (3) years of experience in data processing and programming.
• Experience with SQL and Python.
• Experience with variable data printing or document composition tools (e.g., PSL, OL Connect, or similar platforms).
• Experience with PSL preferred; willingness to learn and transition to OL Connect required.
• Familiarity with legacy systems such as FoxPro and BCC is a plus, but not required.
• Experience with print production tools preferred.

Essential Abilities

• Excellent Analytical Skills
• Excellent Coordination and Multi-Tasking Skills
• High Level of Computer Proficiency
• High Attention to Detail
• Customer/Client Focus
• Communication Proficiency
• Flexibility
• Collaboration

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged sitting and extensive data entry and typing
• Minimal lifting of office equipment and supplies
• May be required to occasionally lift up to 15 lbs
• Hand dexterity and strength
• Flexibility in work hours may be required
• Overtime hours will be needed during peak season and on time-sensitive projects

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• This position is predominantly held in a clerical environment but may need to work on the production floor.
• This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, and filing cabinets.
• The noise level in the work environment can be loud.