PrePress, Data and Variable Digital Prep Intern

The Imagine Group is looking for dynamic and enthusiastic interns who are eager to learn. We have internships available in various departments of our exciting and fast-paced visual communication organization. For more than 30 years, The Imagine Group has established itself as one of the most influential and innovative visual communications companies in the industry. Midnight Oil works with consumer and entertainment brands to combine cutting-edge printing technology with the latest communication trends to deliver expert made and strategic worldwide campaigns and messaging. As an intern at Midnight Oil, you will have the opportunity to collaborate on creative and production capabilities all under one roof.

•  Communicate effectively with Sales and Account Management team members. 
•  Prepare customer’s files for: size, image resolution, bleeds, overprints, font issues, and color breaks  
•  Maintain quality control during all prepress processes, reading and understanding work instructions, proper documentation, and procedures Verify provided artwork will reproduce to customer expectations. 
•  Maintain a workflow schedule and communicate status regularly to internal customers. 
•  Process and build files for production. 
•  Determine and create page layouts, while accounting for folds, trims, and die cuts as necessary.  
•  Work with various graphic design and layout software applications commonly used on Mac OS  
•  Perform quality checks on finished hard and PDF proofs before releasing to manufacturing. 
• Process incoming customer data for production of variable print projects.
• Standardize incoming address data to meet USPS regulations and production needs.
• Analyze data to determine relations and trends to make decisions on production needs.
• Develop variable print templates merging customer artwork with data files
• Resolve incoming artwork and data file issues using defined preflight process
• Address project design needs for optimized printing on planned output devices
• Confirm that design meets current USPS regulations when applicable
• Prepare artwork and data for incorporation with variable template
• Develop imposition strategy based off production plan
• Compose PDF audit files to proof artwork, data mapping and programing
• Print and assemble hard copy proofs when applicable
• Incorporate customer requested corrections and changes
• Compose print ready files for planned output devices
• Other duties as assigned

• High school diploma and currently enrolled in or completed a degree in printing technology, digital media or graphic design.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists
• Basic math skills
• Strong proficiency in MS Office Suite, Outlook, Excel and Internet applications

• Experience with ERP systems (preferably Monarch)
• BCC Mail Manager, Quadient Inspire, SQL, Adobe Creative Suite
• Demonstrated analytical and problem solving skills
• 1+ year experience doing art prep work in print industry

• Frequent reaching, bending, climbing, kneeling, crouching, and stooping.
• Frequent standing for prolonged periods of time
• Frequent walking
• Ability to lift, pull, push up to 40 pounds.
• Ability to visually inspect all work for defects.
• Manual dexterity for repetitive work

The national pay range for this role is $14.00 to $17.00 per hour. The pay range may be slightly lower or higher based on the geographic location. The actual pay offered may vary based upon, but not limited to: education, skills, experience, proficiency, performance, shift and location. In addition to base salary, depending on the role, the total compensation package may also include participation in a bonus, commission or incentive program. Imagine offers benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, disability insurance, 401(k) with match, life insurance and other voluntary supplemental insurance coverages, plus tuition assistance, caregiver leave, adoption assistance, and employer/partner discounts.

Imagine is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. Diversity and Inclusion is not just a checked box, it is a critical part of our commitment to deliver innovative solutions to our clients and provide a great place to work for our entire Imagine family. We are focused on building a diverse and inclusive workforce. If you are excited about this role, but do not meet 100% of the qualifications listed above, we encourage you to apply.