Dmytro S.

I help printing companies, merchandise suppliers, and production teams build reliable, efficient prepress workflows. With over 20 years of hands-on experience in commercial printing and print production management, I combine deep technical knowledge with practical automation skills. My focus is on long-term partnerships where I can become part of your production workflow—not just prepare individual files, but continuously improve how your team works. What I Bring to Your Team Print Production & Prepress Expertise Over two decades of experience working directly with printing equipment, production teams, and international suppliers. I understand the real-world limitations of offset, digital, screen printing, DTF, DTG, UV printing, embroidery, and engraving. From technical file preparation to complex production troubleshooting, I help ensure artwork is compatible with the selected printing technology, equipment, and materials. Prepress Automation & Custom Tools Beyond traditional prepress, I develop scripts and automated solutions to reduce repetitive work and improve production efficiency. My experience includes: * Adobe Illustrator automation (JavaScript / ExtendScript) * Automated imposition and print layout generation * PDF processing and batch file preparation * Automatic bleed and cutting contour generation * CutContour / PerfCutContour workflows * Automated preflight and technical file validation * Custom tools for specific production requirements * Workflow optimization and standardization I don’t believe every production problem needs expensive software. Sometimes a well-designed script can eliminate hours of repetitive work. Production Quality Control I identify potential production problems before they become expensive mistakes. This includes color management, Pantone/CMYK consistency, transparency, overprint, minimum line thickness, printing tolerances, dielines, and PDF/X compliance. My goal is not simply to make a file look correct on screen, but to ensure it can actually be manufactured. International Merchandise & Print Production I have extensive experience preparing artwork for international suppliers and adapting files to different production standards. I work with both European (metric) and US (imperial) specifications and understand the challenges of maintaining consistent production quality across multiple vendors. Workflow Improvement & Technical Support In a long-term collaboration, I can help your company: * Standardize prepress procedures * Reduce repetitive manual operations * Improve production file consistency * Identify workflow bottlenecks * Develop custom automation solutions * Reduce production errors and reprints * Improve communication between design and production teams Tools & Technologies Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, Acrobat Pro, Enfocus PitStop Pro, CorelDRAW, JavaScript / ExtendScript, Python, PDF processing, workflow automation, and professional color management. What I’m Looking For I’m primarily interested in long-term collaborations with printing companies, merchandise manufacturers, print-on-demand businesses, and production teams. I work best when I can understand your production environment, become familiar with your equipment and workflows, and contribute to continuous improvement. If you’re looking for someone who understands both print production and automation—and can become a reliable part of your team—let’s talk.