Variable Data Print (VDP) Specialist/Direct Mail & Data Processing
US012Tucson, Arizona
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Overview
Schedule
Full-time
Career level
Senior-level
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Job Description
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee discounts
- Health insurance
- Opportunity for advancement
- Paid time off
- Training & development
- Vision insurance
AlphaGraphics Commercial Printing Services (Tucson) is hiring a production minded VDP Specialist to build high-accuracy personalized print and direct mail projects. This position produces fundraising letters with response devices, statements, postcards, EDDM, and other variable pieces. This role blends FusionPro-driven variable output with mail list processing and USPS mailing prep. Essential Job Functions:
- Build and produce VDP jobs using FusionPro (Composer/Creator), including rules-based logic and output generation.
- Prepare and maintain templates in Adobe InDesign and proof/review output in Acrobat Pro.
- Generate print-ready PDFs with correct record counts, versions, and sequencing.
- Create proofs, seed records, and internal QC samples for stakeholders.
- Implement and troubleshoot variable elements such as:
-Responsible for development of databases for mailing and addressing for each project.-Review the instructions, job jacket and samples to confirm all details are clear and concise. -Provide applicable team members with totals of records by various types and categories, seeds to send example pieces through the entire process to monitors at the client organization, and samples of the physical product to be mailed for use by the client and the design team dependent on the project needs.-Inspect product going to the post office to ensure all tasks were performed on the outgoing product.
Required Qualifications:
- 2+ years in variable data printing / digital print production / data-driven print workflows
- Experience with FusionPro (or equivalent VDP tools) and comfort with rules/logic (JavaScript rules experience is a plus)
- Working proficiency with InDesign and Acrobat Pro in a production environment
- Strong Excel skills for data cleanup (sorting/filtering, text functions, lookups; pivots helpful)
- Detail-oriented mindset with a “measure twice, print once” approach
Additional Knowledge and Experience Preferred:
- Experience with BCC Bulk Mailer Pro (or BCC Mail Manager) or other presort/address tools
- Familiarity with USPS-related processes: CASS, NCOA, presort, postage statements, mailing documentation
- Direct mail production experience (letters, response devices, envelopes, postcards, EDDM)
About AlphaGraphics Commercial Printing Services: We have been a prominent printer of choice for over 40 years in the Tucson community. We have a diverse, engaged group of employees who provide our clients with outstanding customer service and quality design, direct mail, print and signage. In addition, as a franchise, we have access to training resources, and material that support business best practices, which assist in developing successful employees.
AlphaGraphics Commercial Printing Services is an organization dedicated to exceptional customer service and high-quality results.
AlphaGraphics Commercial Printing Services provides a comprehensive benefits package including health care, paid time off, 401k Savings Plan, employee discounts, etc.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
At AlphaGraphics, we offer careers for everyone! Whether you are just starting out, looking for that next great growth opportunity, or seeking a change, we have exciting roles to suit you.
We pride ourselves on our training programs in management, sales, operations, print, signs, design, and marketing. Join us with or without experience, and we will succeed together as a team!
We invite EVERYONE to apply!
*AlphaGraphics centers (locations) are independently owned and operated. The posted positions are offered by individual franchisees who interview, hire, manage and pay the employees hired for positions in a specific local location (center) through their specific business.
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US012 lists this role as a Full-time position.
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