Team Member Spotlight: Christian Martin, prepress supervisor
At Executive Printing, we’re proud to highlight the amazing team members who make it all happen. Meet Christian Martin, our talented Prepress Supervisor and one of the owners of Executive Printing!
The Prepress Supervisor’s role is as much an art as it is a science. Balancing technical precision with creative insight ensures each project is visually compelling and flawlessly executed. Christian’s work lays the foundation for a successful print, making him the unsung hero of the print shop!
Just like the early days at the print shop, many of the Martin family members have continued to play an active role in the day-to-day operations. As a family run business, Christian strives to meet the customer’s printing needs in the same way his father always had — with grace, kindness, and efficiently.
Christian has been with Executive Printing for 9 years and has served as the Prepress Supervisor for the past 4. Over the years, he’s honed his skills to work more efficiently, making him an invaluable part of the team.
Outside of work, Christian enjoys playing disc golf and spending quality time with friends and family. Christian is passionate about the Way of Jesus Ministries, where he volunteers at their Monday and Thursday night kids clubs, making a positive impact in the community.
Christian’s favorite travel destination is Saipan, a picturesque island near Guam. With its incredible reef and sea life, it’s a dream spot for snorkeling enthusiasts! He had the opportunity to visit Saipan in February 2020 during a work trip with Mennonite Disaster Service working on homes damaged by Typhoon Yutu in 2018 — making the trip even more meaningful.
The role of a Prepress Supervisor in a print shop requires a blend of technical expertise, creativity, and organizational skill.
Here’s a look at the art and skill behind this critical position:
- Technical Mastery
- File Preparation: Ensuring customer files are print-ready, checking for resolution, color accuracy, and proper formatting.
- Software Expertise: Proficient in design and layout programs like Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and InDesign, as well as specialized prepress software.
- Color Management: Calibrating printers and ensuring consistent color reproduction across all projects.
- Printing Process Knowledge: Understanding offset, digital, and other printing methods to tailor files to the production process.
- Creative Skills
- Design Adjustments: Collaborating with clients to make minor design tweaks that enhance the final product.
- Layout Optimization: Arranging elements for cost-effective and resource-efficient printing.
- Problem-Solving and Quality Control
- Error Detection: Spotting and fixing issues such as misaligned elements, missing fonts, or incorrect bleed settings before they reach the press.
- Efficiency: Streamlining workflows to minimize production delays while maintaining high quality.
- Leadership and Collaboration
- Team Management: Supervising prepress staff, coordinating with designers, and working closely with press operators.
- Customer Interaction: Translating client ideas into print-ready projects while educating them on best practices.
Thank you, Christian, for your dedication and passion at Executive Printing and beyond!
If you’re curious to price out your next print project, reach out to us with your project vision. We’d love to see how we can make your unique idea come to life.