Photomechanics Technician
Core
Prepress technician responsible for image optimization, production layout generation, and file preparation to ensure high-quality materials for the production process.
Role type
Prepress Technician
Builds
Production-ready PDFs, print layouts, and digital learning content files
Domain
Publishing / Print Production / K12 Education
Deliverable
product features
Required skills
Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe InDesign, Adobe Acrobat, PDF file management, image optimization, project tracking, external vendor coordination
Preferred skills
PitStop, Microsoft Excel
Responsibilities
Treat and optimize images, generate production layouts and PDF files, supervise external vendors, prepare and verify data for layout creation, control PDF generation and resolve typography/image issues, correct files before final delivery, send final files to production centers, recover and reuse completed work, manage project administration, track delivery deadlines, and coordinate with relevant areas.
Seniority
Junior to Mid-level, hands-on IC
