VI Programmer I

General Purpose of Job: 

Key Responsibilities: 

• Support designated accounts or projects as assigned by management.

• Consult with management, other department members, and client to evaluate individual project needs.

• Analyze customer data, instructions, artwork, and integrate using variable composition software.

• Match client supplied size and arrangement of illustrative material and copy, style and size of type.

• Review quality of final product before release to client.

• Present proof samples for internal review/approval prior to delivery to client for selection and/or approval.

• Create finished layout, or prepare instructions for workers who assemble and prepare final layouts.

• Create finished output and supporting documentation for manufacturing.

• Provide off hours/weekend support for a 24/7 manufacturing operation.

• Maintain technical competency and remain current in technology and changes within industry.

• Follow established company and department QC and SOP standards.

• Create and maintain project-specific workflow documentation.

• Monitor account schedules and inform leadership team when concerns arise.

• Prioritize, track, and maintain records of cost and schedules of multiple projects.

• Participate in Daily Standups to help with labor sharing and team building.

Job Requirements:

Education:

Degree in job-related major or two years of experience in the industry, preferred. 

Experience:  

N/A

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

N/A

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Direct Mail print related experience preferred (1+ years).

• Basic understanding of United States Postal Service Guidelines for letter package formatting preferred.

• PC Proficiency required, Mac Proficiency desired.

• Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Lync, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio).

• Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Acrobat Pro, Photoshop, Illustrator).

• Variable Data Print (VDP) software such as GMC Inspire, Page Flex, XMPie, Xtreme Dialogue, Fusion Pro.

• Mathematical Skills: Ability calculate numbers/fractions/decimals in all units of measure.

• Basic understanding of if-then-else relational logic, scripting, and object-oriented programming languages.

• Effective English communication skills - verbal and written. 

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