Prepress Production Artist

Job Description
Are you ready for new career opportunity?
Globe Life Marketing Services has a great opportunity for a PrePress Production Artist to join their busy team in the Print Development department supporting our Production Facility in Oklahoma City.
We offer a competitive salary, a great benefits package and career development opportunities.
Job Summary
The position is responsible for processing PDF files into XMF for approval as well as meeting all mailing deadlines on a weekly basis. Will need to communicate with GMS, Waco, AIL and outside vendor as needed.
Duties & Responsibilities:

• Will process PDF files into XMF for approval and image plates
• Work with InDesign files for envelopes and image plates
• Review components for mailings including artwork and laser proofs
• Process/create mock-ups and fold proofs for mailings, coordinate preparation workflow of components
• Ensure accuracy of job sheet, design files during various stages of development
• Maintain strict timelines and file delivery for multiple production jobs per week
• Draft mockups of envelopes, for press operator
• Process and output DUPONT CYREL fabric or FUJIFILM DIGITAL THERMAL plates for the company's envelope and web-press operators
• Check and verify plates once output and completed
• Send image files to outside vendors via email or ftp server transfer
• Process image files using the workflow design application XMF CLIENT developed by FujiFilm creating template plates for coordinator's approval
• Print and fold laser proofs
• Other tasks as assigned

Required Skills
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

• Knowledge of using Apple MAC and windows PC
• Must be able to type 25 words minute
• Must be flexible in job assignments and able to multi-task easily
• Highly organized, able to communicate well with others
• Strong attention to detail and ability to focus and follow tasks from beginning to end
• Knowledge of using graphic software Adobe InDesign and Adobe Acrobat

Applicable to all employees of Globe Life & Accident and its subsidiaries:

• Reliable and predictable attendance of your assigned shift
• Ability to work full time and/or part time based on the position specifications.

Required Experience
Education & Work Experience:

• High School Diploma or GED
• 3 to 5 years in print design work
• Preferred experience in print production including prepress experience
• Preferred experience in direct mail environment