Print Production Manager

Job description

• 10 years minimum of print production experience within a creative agency or print production environment equivalent, managing print projects of all types (litho, large format) from concept through execution.
• Strong colour analysis skills, demonstrated experience working pre-press in RGB and CMYK, and managing press checks with an eye towards quality and detail.
• History of developing and managing supplier relationships (paper vendors, print partners, etc.).

Preferred Qualifications

• In-depth familiarity with large and small format litho and inkjet printing, dye-sublimation, large format finishing techniques (welding/sewing/mounting), and specialty finishing techniques (embossing/foil stamping/spot coatings).
• Experience managing graphic installation for experiential marketing events or in-store displays is highly desirable.
• Solid working knowledge of image creation from CGI and photography through retouching approval.
• Comfortable with determining specs, estimating and/or competitively bidding all projects, maintaining budgets; communicating any obstacles that would require additional funding; conducting negotiations with suppliers as necessary.
• Functional ability to review files in Adobe InDesign, Illustrator and Photoshop.
• The position works cross-functionally with other teams in the Marcom group and is responsible for facilitating effective routing and reviewing of projects through the department.