A prepress operator typically has a wide range of responsibilities, which can include:
- Creating digital images of text pages, illustrations, or photographs using image manipulation software
- Checking page proofs to ensure that they meet specifications such as font style and size, margins, line spacing, bleeds, alignment, and resolution
- Preparing page layouts by adjusting the size, orientation, and position of images or text on each page to ensure that it meets design specifications
- Working with graphic designers to create color separations, registration marks, and other elements needed to create printing plates
- Setting up and operating printing presses or other types of printing machines to print magazines, brochures, books, or other printed materials
- Making sure that all files are compatible with the printer’s system or software program being used
- Performing any other duties assigned by the supervisor, such as keeping inventory of supplies or ordering new materials when needed
- Installing computer software programs on computers used for graphic design or typesetting tasks
- Running test prints of each page to check for quality and make any necessary adjustments
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: AED3,000.00 - AED6,000.00 per month