Company Name: Masterworks (masterworks.agency)

Job Details: Be,an,Early,Applicant,Hiring,Remotely,in,Poulsbo,,WA,In-Office,or,Remote,Mid,level

Job Url: https://builtin.com/job/print-automation-designer/7763796

Job Description: Print Automation Designerwww.masterworks.agencyOur Print Automation Designers are the architects behind the scenes, building the systems that bring our powerful stories to life in print. You'll be the backbone of our print automation efforts, ensuring that every direct mail piece, every campaign, and every message is delivered with precision and impact. We're talking about stories that save lives, free the enslaved, and restore hope – and you'll be instrumental in making them real.This isn't just a job; it's an opportunity to dive deep into cutting-edge technology and design, tackling complex challenges that directly contribute to world-changing causes. You’ll be pushed to innovate and optimize, ensuring our print materials are not only beautiful and visually compelling, but also incredibly efficient and effective.You’ll look back in 5 years and say, "Yes. I knew this was the right move."Necessary Skills:Fast and Precise: You're a master of efficiency without sacrificing quality.Design Swiss Army Knife: A strong grasp and knowledge of print layout and design. You know how to make a page sing and serve its purpose in the best way possible.Automation Wizard: You can design, implement, and troubleshoot automated workflows for print production.Adobe Creative Suite Guru: Deep expertise in InDesign, Photoshop, and Illustrator, with a keen eye for print-ready designs, color management, and file formats.Scripting Savvy: Familiarity with scripting languages (JavaScript, VBScript, Python) to customize and optimize automation workflows.Data Whisperer: You're skilled in managing and integrating variable data printing (VDP) and working with databases for personalized print materials.Project Juggler: Proficient in managing multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring timely delivery and meticulous organization.Quality Control Champion: A keen understanding of print quality control processes and the ability to proactively identify and resolve issues.Problem-Solver: Strong analytical skills to pinpoint bottlenecks and develop innovative automated solutions.Detail-Oriented: Your precision in setting up automation workflows ensures flawless execution.Effective Communicator: You can seamlessly collaborate with designers, prepress operators, and IT staff, translating technical details into clear, understandable terms.Adaptable: You thrive on new technologies and software updates, constantly evolving with the rapidly changing print industry.Love for technical solutions: You're passionate about optimizing processes and building scalable design systems.Responsibilities:Improve workflows and automationsManage & maintain vendor requirements for outputsManage & maintain templates/formats for workflowsRevise creative through the proofing processOutput print ready PDFs for print vendorsWork Experience:Minimum of three years of experience in print design and production, with a solid understanding of automation's role in the process. You possess a strong portfolio of print design work and the ability to critically assess workflows to build more efficient systems.Education:Bachelor's Degree in Studio Art, Design, Production Design, or related fields preferred.Perks:Health care coverage = 100%.401k. For laterThis is MasterworksMasterworks moves people to participate in world-changing causes using an integrated approach to marketing, fundraising, and branding.We are a diverse company of movers and makers who care about their clients and each other. It’s not just a workplace — it’s a community with a culture of collaboration and innovation to inspire generosity! We are data-inspired analysts, motivated strategists, engaged project managers, and storytelling creatives working together to change the world.Because these things are true, we look for these behavioral competencies in potential staff members:Continuous LearningIntegrityProblem SolvingCommunicationResponsive to Customer NeedsResource MaximizationSneaky and beautiful subtletyInitiative and Risk-TakingSelf-MasteryCollaborationInnovation and ChangeDiversityPlanning and OrganizationQuality ResultsA love for pushing the limits100% willingness to get it donePassion