Variable Data Programmer

Description

About sg360°

sg360° partners with Fortune 1000 brands to pursue unmatched direct marketing performance. We leave no stone unturned in our efforts to drive smarter targeting, stronger messaging and improved ROI. Everything we do - audience analytics, strategic planning, creative development, production and distribution - we do in the pursuit of performance.

When you join us, you gain access to a comprehensive benefits package, including paid time off, holiday pay, health, dental, and vision insurance, life insurance, an education assistance program, short- and long-term disability, wellness resources, identity theft protection, and a 401k with employer match. Be part of a legacy of excellence and growth with sg360°! 

We are seeking a Variable Data Programmer who is responsible for programming and scripting languages to develop complex variable programs based on customer specific business rules and requirements and generating print ready file streams in PDF or IJPDS that will be printed on digital imaging and in-line presses. Position is responsible for analyzing the customer’s specifications to prepare detailed data-driven production programming files used in press manufacturing operations in accordance with customer campaign specifications, data and artwork. Position operates independently in terms of configuring data and image project specifications based on client’s needs and requirements following quality control protocols to ensure final product meets established company and departmental standards.

Principal Accountabilities and Duties:

• Support accounts or projects by utilizing departmental resources, evaluating individual project or client needs, as well as prioritizing, tracking, and maintaining records of cost and schedules. 
• Work with Project Management/Customer Service Team to receive/review and analyze client specifications and instructions.
• Match client supplied size and arrangement of illustrative material and copy, style and size of type. Analyze customer data, instructions, art work, and build and integrate into a data format using Quadient Designer (GMC Print Net/Inspire).
• Manage document assets including the development and maintenance of project-specific workflow documentation along with maintaining detailed project documentation.
• Provide a series of quality control protocols to ensure project meets client specifications and instructions. 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 output and supporting documentation for equipment-specific press manufacturing requirements. 
• Maintain technical competency and remain current in technology and changes within industry, as well as follow established company and department QC and SOP standards.
• Coordinate with customer service, billing and invoicing departments to ensure accurate cost of additional time and services.
• Provide off hours/weekend support for a 24/7 manufacturing operation.
• Working in a team environment, coordinate with Project Management/Customer Service, Production and other departments to move jobs efficiently through its lifecycle process, at the highest level of quality and accuracy, and on schedule.

Requirements

Skills:

• Variable Data Print (VDP) software such as Quadient, Page Flex, XMPie, Xtreme Dialogue, Fusion Pro.
• Working knowledge in C++ Programming language or equivalent.
• PC Proficiency required, Mac Proficiency desired.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Lync, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio) and Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Acrobat Pro, Photoshop, Illustrator, Dreamweaver).
• If-then-else relational logic, scripting, and object-oriented programming languages.
• Mathematical and effective communication skills required: ability to calculate numbers/fractions/decimals in all units of measure, as well as, verbal and written communication skills.
• Project management skills.
• Ability to effectively communicate with external and internal clients.
   

Education Required: 

• Information Systems Degree or a similar job-related major. Two (2) years’ technical data analysis, manipulation and integration experience in the publishing industry, preferred. 
• Direct Mail print related experience and basic understanding of USPS guidelines for letter package formatting.
   

Experience:

Minimum of three (3) years industry related experience in a publishing environment using manipulation of data and images to meet customer requirements.