Digital Print Specialist

Suvi, an Akima company is looking for a Digital Print Specialist to work in Washington, D.C. To join our team of outstanding professionals, apply today!

• Will be responsible for receiving and processing graphics design layout projects. The project complexity shall range from very rudimentary, routine single color to complex four-color process publications.
• Will receive requests for graphics and displays, and perform research based upon the primary use of the material being printed.
• Will furnish prompt, economical and accurate graphics design, and exhibit services.
• Must be current on industry standards and best practices in the areas of analysis of customer printing, publication, design layout, page layout for printing that include text styles, color and graphics styles, color and graphics design, paper choices, printing production techniques, and binding methods.

• Assist with the duplication of books, booklets, brochures, trifolds, cards, posters and reports with the conversion of graphics publication page layouts to conform to printing standards.
• Pre-flight files for high-speed copiers.
• Make computer application file conversion to PDF and page duplication using Xerox copying equipment to include Iridesse, Xerox Versant V180P, and a Kodak Digimaster HD150.
• Operate Print shop equipment, including but not limited to:
  Kodak I4600 Color Scanner, HP L570 and HP L360 large format printer, Iridesse Copier, Makeready Scanner, Free Flow Scanner and Epson 9880, 9870 large format printers.
• Print posters, retirement boards and photos from large format printers listed above.
• Utilize prepress software, such as Kodak Smart board to include the latest version, Fiery Command Workstation latest version, MS PowerPoint, MS Word, MS Publisher, MS Excel and Adobe Acrobat InDesign Creative Suite and Page Maker.
• Operate coil binding equipment to include a GBC Digicoil Inserter, GBC Magnapunch, and a GBC CI-12 Desktop Coil Inserter and crimper.
• Additional duties as needed.

• Active Top Secret security clearance.
• Minimum 1 year of experience in duplication of books, booklets, brochures, trifolds, cards, posters and reports with the conversion of graphics publication page layouts to conform to printing standards, and pre-flight files for high-speed copiers.
• Ability to make computer application file conversion to PDF.
• Ability to duplicate pages using Xerox copying equipment to include Iridesse.
• Must be knowledgeable of layouts for booklet cutting and binding operations.
• Familiarity with aspects of the Print Shop equipment, to include the following large format printers: HP L570 and HP L360, Epson 9880 and Epson 9870.
• Must be knowledgeable of Page Maker large format printer, MS PowerPoint, MS Word, MS Publisher.
• Must have working knowledge of the various types of paper used in the printing industry and must also be able to identify the types of stock that are used within the print shop and make decisions necessary to complete requests.

Job :

Work Type:
On-Site

Pay Range: $75,000 - $80,000

Benefits:
Regular - The company offers a comprehensive benefits program, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) and a range of other voluntary benefits. Paid Time Off (PTO) is offered to regular full-time and part-time employees.

Suvi, an Akima company, is not just another federal mission services contractor. As an Alaska Native Corporation (ANC), our mission and purpose extend beyond our exciting federal projects as we support our shareholder communities in Alaska.

At Suvi, the work you do every day makes a difference in the lives of our 15,000 Iñupiat shareholders, a group of Alaska natives from one of the most remote and harshest environments in the United States.

For our shareholders, Suvi provides support and employment opportunities and contributes to the survival of a culture that has thrived above the Arctic Circle for more than 10,000 years.

For our government customers, Suvi delivers subject matter experts, an agile management approach, and innovative technologies that accomplish customers' missions safely, securely, and efficiently.

As a Suvi employee, you will be surrounded by a challenging, yet supportive work environment that is committed to innovation and diversity, two of our most important values. You will also have access to our comprehensive benefits and competitive pay in addition to growth opportunities and excellent retirement options.

We are an equal opportunity employer and comply with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. All applicants will receive consideration for employment, without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, gender or gender-identity, age, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability, pregnancy or parental status, or any other basis prohibited by law. If you are an individual with a disability, or have known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or…