Prepress Workers

Employment for prepress workers is expected to decline by 18 percent from 2023 through 2033, according to the U.S. Department of Labor While there will be continued demand for printed materials, new innovations and technology allows prepress workers to do their jobs more efficiently, and for workers at publishing companies, graphic design companies, and advertising firms to design and format publications. Specialized computer skills will increasingly be needed to handle direct-to-plate and other new technology.

Given the increasing demand for rush print jobs, printing trade service companies should offer some opportunities for prepress workers. Larger companies and companies not equipped for specialized prepress work will continue to turn to these specialty shops to keep up with their workload.