Job Description:

Job Description:

The Variable Data Analyst, Senior will be responsible for creating reusable configurations for variable imaging in direct marketing products and complex custom mailings. This position will work closely with Print Production teams, Information Technology groups and Implementation teams to ensure the configuration accurately meets client requirements.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Performs digital page layout and image manipulation functions, including masking, trapping, color correction, closing, gradients, assembly, etc., using several desktop software applications, including VIPP, thin Printer, Print Net T, etc.


• Performs electronic file operations including preflighting, downloading and archiving.


• Work from documented requirements to configure GMC PrintNet T WFD files including print-on-demand products and direct mail campaigns


• Establish integrated workflow with PrintNet T, Connect, Alliance and APT


• Set up reusable offer libraries


• Maintain and support previously built workflows


• Program all logic relating to layout and presentation


• Implement all variables within the design layout


• Connect data and asset inputs to PrintNet workflows


• Set up complex, dynamic text flow layouts to accommodate a wide range of variability


• Work with internal stakeholders to ensure a quality product that meets expectations


• Structure configurations logically for re-use and ability for others to understand


• Effectively transfer knowledge of file setups to other Data Processing resources

Essential Skills and Abilities

• Strong sense of quality assurance principles, understanding of potential process failure points and the ability to mitigate quality risks


• Strong understanding of version control and data integrity principles


• Strong oral and written communication skills - with both technical and non-technical people (including clients)


• Strong attention to detail is a must


• Strong time management and organization skills


• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines


• High level of professionalism
  
  

Additional Duties and Responsibilities

• Ability to interact with internal/external clients/customers in a professional manner


• Miscellaneous duties as assigned

Minimum Education

• Post-secondary education in a relevant field

Minimum Experience

• 3 - 5 years experience working with GMC PrintNet T current versions


• 3 - 5 years experience working with variable data and imaging technologies