Prepress Specialist | Print File Expert | Logo Vectorization | Custom Automation & Plugin Development
Prepress Specialist | Print File Expert | Logo Vectorization | Custom Automation & Plugin Development
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PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
I help businesses, print shops, and agencies get print-ready files in 24 hours.
I help businesses, print shops, and agencies get print-ready files in 24 hours.
I am a highly experienced Prepress Specialist and Graphic Designer with over a decade of hands-on experience in commercial printing, packaging production, and file preparation. I have worked with industry leaders like Digital Room Inc. (UPrinting.com) and Inkable Label Co., ensuring files are production-ready, accurate, and optimized for offset, digital, and specialty printing processes.
I specialize in logo redraw / vectorization, print file fixing, color management, and packaging template setup. I understand exactly what happens to a file after it leaves the designer’s hands — because I have worked on the production floor for years.
🚀 Tech, Scripting & Development Skills
🚀 Tech, Scripting & Development Skills
I am tech-savvy and always building tools to work smarter and faster:
✅ Vibe Coding & Development:
✅ Vibe Coding & Development:
Using Visual Studio Code, I design, code, and build custom solutions. This approach allowed me to successfully develop my first Adobe Illustrator Plugin — a fully functional software tool I created to automate repetitive prepress tasks.
✅ Custom Illustrator Plugin Development:
✅ Custom Illustrator Plugin Development:
I built a dedicated plugin that automatically generates accurate printing templates and technical marks for various packaging types, including:
✔ Stand-up pouches & sachets
✔ Product labels & stickers
✔ Tissue box wraps
✔ Packaging tapes & flexible packaging
✔ Automatically adds: Trim lines, Safety lines, Bleed lines, and standard print registration marks with perfect precision every time.
This tool drastically reduces setup time, eliminates human error, and ensures consistency across hundreds of files — a direct result of combining my deep prepress knowledge with coding skills.
✅ Scripting: Advanced JSX scripting for Illustrator & Acrobat to create tools, batch processes, and quality checks.
✅ Scripting: Advanced JSX scripting for Illustrator & Acrobat to create tools, batch processes, and quality checks.
✅ Web & Code: Skilled in HTML, CSS, JavaScript — creating simple tools, calculators, and interfaces.
✅ Web & Code: Skilled in HTML, CSS, JavaScript — creating simple tools, calculators, and interfaces.
✅ Automation Platforms: Knowledgeable in GoHighLevel (GHL), Make (Integromat), and n8n.
✅ Automation Platforms: Knowledgeable in GoHighLevel (GHL), Make (Integromat), and n8n.
➡️ I understand the logic perfectly, build reliable basic-to-intermediate workflows, and am actively expanding into advanced system integration.
✅ AI Literate: Using AI tools to speed up design, improve quality, and assist in development.
As the owner of Dikitkit Prints, my own DTI-registered printing business, I also understand the business side — deadlines, costs, and quality standards.
10+ Years in Real Print Production
10+ Years in Real Print Production
I’m a Prepress Specialist with hands-on experience in high-volume commercial printing.
Prepress Specialist | Inkable Label Co.
January 2021 – Present | 5+ Years
Create printing templates for pouches, labels, flyers, packaging tapes, and custom packaging.
Developed custom internal tools: Including my proprietary Illustrator Plugin to auto-generate dielines, bleed, and safety lines — speeding up production by 40% while reducing errors to zero.
Perform full preflight inspection: verify bleed, margins, resolution, color mode, and font embedding.
Troubleshoot errors, correct artwork, and ensure files match production specifications.
Convert raster images to clean vector objects for scalability.
Use scripts and custom tools to speed up file preparation and maintain consistency.
February 2008 – February 2015 | 7 Years
Prepared thousands of customer files daily for large-scale commercial printing serving US clients.
Expert in manual logo redraw and vectorization — ensuring smooth curves and print-perfect quality.
Corrected layout, color, transparency, and text issues.
Promoted to Leadership Roles:
Trained new specialists; conducted 2-week certification sessions.
Authored internal training handbook and standards documentation.
Monitored performance, coached team members, and ensured 99%+ accuracy.
Acted as liaison between customer support and production to resolve complex file issues.
Deep knowledge of specialty processes: die-cutting, foil stamping, embossing, and large-format output.
Editor-in-Chief / Ad Graphic Designer | Car Finder & Property Finder Publishing Inc.
October 2004 – February 2008 | 3+ Years
Managed content proofing, layout design, and ad creation for printed magazines.
Designed classified ads, cover pages, and promotional materials following strict publication guidelines.
Ensured all files were compliant with press specifications before output.
Developed exceptional attention to detail, grammar, and visual communication.
Fast Response
English Communication
Adobe Illustrator Expert
Confidential Files Safe
Works With US Time Zones
PRICING
Logo Vectorization ⭐
Convert low-quality logos into clean, scalable files.
Logo Vectorization ⭐
Convert low-quality logos into clean, scalable files.
Starting at $15
JPG / PNG → AI / EPS / PDF
Manual redraw (no auto-trace)
Print-ready output
Pricing Summary
Budget/AI Tools - Quick digital fixes for simple shapes.
$10 - $25
Specialized Redraw Services - Reliable vectorization for print or signage.
$55
Key Features of My Vector Conversion Service
Key Features of My Vector Conversion Service
Manual Re-drawing: No automated tracing; every path is hand-drawn for maximum smoothness and accuracy.
Color Precision: Accurate matching for CMYK, Pantone (PMS), and RGB systems.
Print-Ready Files: Optimized for die-cutting, foil stamping, and high-speed offset or digital presses.
Scalability: Clear, sharp results at any size, from a business card to a billboard.
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Factors Influencing Cost
The final quote is usually determined by these specific project details:
Complexity: Flat, geometric shapes are cheaper to redraw than detailed illustrations or logos with complex gradients and hand-drawn elements.
Turnaround Time: I offer a standard 24-hour delivery, but rush fees can double the cost.
Revisions: Basic redraws is 1–2 rounds of corrections.
Output Files: Ensure your package includes the original source file (AI or EPS) along with print-ready PDFs and web-friendly SVGs.
Print File Fix
Fix your file for production
$25
Print File Fix
Fix your file for production
$25
Most common problems can repair for a $25 fee:
Most common problems can repair for a $25 fee:
Bleeds: Extend artwork to the trim line if it currently falls short.
Safety Zone: Reposition text or graphics that sit outside the safety margin.
Centering: Adjust files to ensure the design is perfectly centered.
Low Resolution: Swap out blurry images for high-resolution versions. Note: Image quality cannot be improved using the original low-res file, though providing native design files can sometimes help.
Fonts: Embed all fonts within the source file to ensure accurate processing and display.
Typesetting: Minor text edits or formatting adjustments can be performed upon request.
Orientation: Rotate pages as needed to ensure the artwork prints in the intended direction.
Fold Panels: Review and align artwork to ensure elements sit correctly once the piece is folded.
Incompatible Files: Fix files that are rejected by the proofing system due to formatting errors.
Combine Files: Merge individual JPEG, TIFF, or PDF pages into a single multi-page PDF for booklets.
Separate Files: Divide single files containing multiple pages into individual files for proper uploading.
Create PDF: Convert native formats (InDesign, Publisher, or Word) into print-ready PDFs for upload.
Design issues not covered by File Fix Services:
Layout, extensive typesetting or design services
Resizing a file (i.e. resizing artwork from a postcard for a business card)
Prepress Support
For print shops, agencies, and teams.
Hourly Rates : $30
Prepress Support
For print shops, agencies, and teams.
Hourly Rates : $30
Batch File cleanup
Daily production support
File standardization
$800 per month.
Hourly Rates: $30
Per-File/Page: $25 per file
Individual file fixes (fixing bleed, traps, color separations, font embedding).
Factors Affecting Price
Complexity: Complex packaging, folding cartons, and high-end color management (packaging graphics) are on the higher end of the spectrum compared to simple commercial print file checks.
Skill Level: Specialized knowledge in RIP software, color calibration, and automation tools (e.g., Esko) increases the hourly cost significantly.
Turnaround Time: Rush jobs or 24/7 coverage requirements increase ongoing costs.
Custom Tools, Scripts & Automation
For packaging and label production.
Custom Pricing
Custom Tools, Scripts & Automation
For packaging and label production.
Custom Pricing
Custom Scripting: Write JSX scripts for Illustrator/Acrobat to automate repetitive tasks, checks, or edits.
Plugin Development: Create custom panels, tools, or extensions just like my Packaging Template Generator.
Example: Automatic template generation, batch processing, report generation, or complex layout automation.
Workflow Automation: Set up systems in GHL, Make, or n8n to connect apps, organize files, or manage orders automatically.
Note: I build reliable, tested tools based on real production needs. Advanced complex system architecture is currently in active development.
I offer a packaging template generating software as Adobe Illustrator plugin. That will boost production and reduce errors.
Workflow Automation for Packaging Templates
Workflow Automation for Packaging Templates
I developed a custom Adobe Illustrator plugin that generates print templates for:
Flat & stand-up pouches
Flat bottom & pillow pouches
Side gusset pouches
Labels & packaging materials
This tool is currently used in a real production workflow, helping reduce setup time and improve consistency.
Real Production Fixes
Real Production Fixes
Low resolution logo → Clean Vecor EPS
BEFORE → AFTER
RGB file → CMYK print-ready file
BEFORE → AFTER
Incorrect layout → Proper bleed and trim labels
BEFORE → AFTER
👥 WHO I WORK WITH
👥 WHO I WORK WITH
Print shops
Packaging companies
Graphic designers
Marketing agencies
If you need files that work in real production—not just look good on screen—I can help.
⚡ HOW IT WORKS
⚡ HOW IT WORKS
Send your file
I review and confirm scope
I fix / prepare your file
You receive a print-ready version
Simple, fast, reliable.
Avoid printing errors before they happen.
Send your file and I’ll check it for you.
Bridging Creative Vision with Technical Precision
Bridging Creative Vision with Technical Precision
In today’s fast-paced digital and physical markets, a great idea is only as good as its execution. I specialize in the critical space where high-level design meets technical systems, ensuring that your brand’s assets are not only stunning but also perfectly optimized and efficiently delivered.
With over a decade of experience in high-stakes print production and a deep commitment to modern workflow automation, I offer a unique multidisciplinary toolkit. Whether you are looking to scale your content production, fix technical bottlenecks, or automate your workflow, I am equipped to step into your team as a:
Creative Operations Specialist
Creative Operations Specialist
I streamline the "how" of your creative department. By integrating Print Production expertise with Social Media & Web management, I ensure that your creative assets move from concept to completion without friction, maintaining strict quality control and brand consistency at every stage.
Technical Creative Lead
Technical Creative Lead
I provide the expert oversight needed for complex projects. From high-fidelity Logo Recreation and vector conversion to professional Marketing Presentations, I ensure every visual asset is technically flawless. I bridge the gap between creative teams and technical requirements, ensuring 100% accuracy from the first pixel to the final print.
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