Pre-Press Operator

Wasserman operates at the epicenter of sports, music and entertainment, serving talent, brands and properties on a global scale. Wasserman Live specializes in delivering branding and signage, custom fabrication, live event production and experiential operations across sports, music and entertainment. Working with the world’s most iconic properties and brands, we elevate live events to make them unforgettable.

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING:

The Pre‑Press department is a key part of our production facility, ensuring that customer campaigns and live event products deliver the required impact. You will be responsible for setting up files for print and finishing production in line with deadlines, Job Bag direction, and material specifications.

You will work closely with Production, Studio, Print, and Finishing teams to ensure all projects are delivered accurately, efficiently, and to the highest quality standards.

Working within a busy and fast‑paced department, your key responsibilities will include:

• Processing pre‑press jobs daily in line with an agreed production schedule.
• Creating print‑ready artwork for production, completing full pre‑flight checks including colour setup and brand guideline compliance.
• Applying correct bleed, scaling, and image extension to artworks.
• Preparing files to suit agreed substrates, print machinery, and finishing requirements.
• Creating and managing cutter files where required.
• Nesting and tiling artwork to achieve the best possible material yield.
• Producing simple and fast‑turnaround artworks and amendments, maintaining quality control standards.
• Following campaign and event‑specific print and production guidelines.
• Communicating progress and issues to Production Managers and Department Managers throughout the day.
• Working collaboratively with the wider production team to achieve daily objectives.
• Using an online MIS system to manage workloads and job tracking (training provided).
• Demonstrating flexibility in working hours during peak production periods, including overtime when required.

THE SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE YOU NEED:

• Proven experience working in a pre‑press environment, ideally within large‑format print production.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience using Adobe Creative Cloud, particularly InDesign, Illustrator, and Photoshop.
• Experience working across both PC and Mac platforms.
• Strong working knowledge of pre‑press software and workflows.
• Good understanding of large‑format printing and finishing processes.
• High level of technical accuracy with strong attention to detail.
• Confident, organised, and capable self‑starter.
• Takes pride in producing high‑quality work, remaining focused, calm, and motivated under pressure.
• Flexible approach to working hours to support business demands.

Please note, some weekend work and/or anti-social / long hours will likely be required as part of event delivery.

Wasserman does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, religion, age, national origin, marital status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other reason prohibited by law in provision of employment opportunities and benefits.

Wasserman is proudly an equal opportunity employer. We are always searching for the most passionate and talented people from all backgrounds and experiences to join us.

20 years into our evolution, we continue to expand services and geographies across the exciting and extraordinary worlds of sports, music, entertainment and culture.

We are committed to making a meaningful difference and driving real change when it comes to diversity equity and inclusion — not only among our employees, but in how we serve clients and push the industry at large.

If this sounds like a place you’d like to work, let’s talk!

Wasserman is a global leader in sports, music and entertainment. Founded in 2002, Wasserman represents many of the world’s most iconic sports and entertainment figures, musical artists, brands and properties, empowering them to shape culture and captivate audiences worldwide.