Print Prepress Lead

At Imagine we go beyond print to help our clients deliver game-changing visual communications from concept to delivery that set the standard for our industry. The first step in this process is hiring great employees! Our innovative teams are the most committed, highly experienced artisans in the business. We are committed to delivering high-quality marketing solutions, in every environment and campaign, helping our clients capture the heart, minds, and loyalty of their customers. 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. Join us and let’s Imagine a better way together.

Midnight Oil (moagency.com), strategically located in "the heart of Hollywood" in Burbank, CA, is an extraordinary creative, and specialty print production partner to the majority of theatrical and streaming studios, with relationships often measured in terms of decades, not years. We uniquely and conveniently combine our Studio and Print Production capabilities all under one roof in our 120,000 square feet facility, with an Amtrak stop and the Burbank Airport directly across the street. However, our “secret sauce” is simply our people … we have the best, most passionate, most capable team of 125 motivated employees who always delivers exceptional solutions to our clients as we aren't satisfied being anything short of the best. Generally speaking, we shape creative ideas by making them better and bringing them to life in virtually any media format, on-time, and to the highest standards of quality. And, we do things the right way as our culture of mutual respect, transparency, collaboration, and a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion makes MO a great place to work.

Position Summary: The Prepress/Premedia Lead manages multiple projects and facilitates the production of prepress files to meet client objectives, ensuring the integrity of files delivered.

Work Location: On-site in Burbank, CA.

Shift: Monday-Friday, 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM with occasional overtime.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

• Manage day-to-day client communication and tactical aspects of multiple projects.
• Effectively communicates relevant project information to supervisor or account team (Account Services, CM, Premedia Leads, production artists) that may affect performance, relationships, deliverables, quality and job cost.
• Job entry and upkeep of records of work performed, utilizing internal job tickets and tracking systems as necessary.
• Adhere to job schedule and deadlines, supporting the CM in regard to campaign/project milestones.
• Coordinate the preflight, production, output and approval of proofs.
• Coordinate with the Color Lead for color/finishing needs.
• Perform various upload and download tasks.
• Maintain template consistency and file quality for print and electronic media.
• Follow company Security Policy and asset management protocol.
• Initiates the billing process and coordinates with Accounting for progress billing and closing out the job.
• Performs additional duties as assigned.
  
  

Mandatory Qualifications:

• Well versed in Prepress/Premedia process for entertainment, theatrical, retail, and gaming.
• Minimum 3 years professional experience in a project management and print production discipline
• Ability to work in a collaborative and team environment
• Proficient in Outlook, Word, Excel, Adobe Creative Cloud and job tracking systems
  
  

Preferred Qualifications:

• Agency and/or Entertainment industry experience a plus
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent project coordination skills
• Proactive approach to identify and solve problems before they arise
• Detail oriented
• Ability to work in a collaborative and team environment
• Bilingual or multilingual proficiency in any language (including ASL) preferred
  
  

Physical Requirements:

• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions
• Occasional walking
• Manual dexterity for repetitive work
• Frequent Sitting for prolonged periods of time
• Travel: N/A
• Chemicals: N/A
• Ability to lift, push and pull: N/A
  
  

The national pay range for this role is $33.00 to $43.00/hourly. 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 are 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.