Print Production Manager oversees the competitive bid and negotiation process with vendors and suppliers that perform print jobs for direct mail, seasonal promotions, sales collateral, and other printed media. Approves print production priorities and schedules, print specifications, and budgets. Being a Print Production Manager advises internal clients on printing projects and recommends cost effective options. Grants final approval on all artwork, copy, formats, mock-ups, and proofs. Additionally, Print Production Manager manages relations with vendors and internal clients. Typically requires a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to a head of a unit/department. The Print Production Manager manages subordinate staff in the day-to-day performance of their jobs. True first level manager. Ensures that project/department milestones/goals are met and adhering to approved budgets. Has full authority for personnel actions. To be a Print Production Manager typically requires 5 years experience in the related area as an individual contributor. 1 - 3 years supervisory experience may be required. Extensive knowledge of the function and department processes. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
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Qualifications
•Must have strong graphic/layout skills and the ability to learn and grow with our growing company
•Must have experience designing files for print (Bleed, Crop Marks and Imposition) as well as using all of the bindery equipment to produce a finished job
•Have experience with Adobe InDesign, Illustrator and Photoshop
•Have a proven track record or working with clients to produce artwork that meets their requirements
•Have strong layout and design skills, pre-press experience and bindery/finishing experience
•Have excellent people skills and communication skills
•Positive and friendly
•Be able to work independently and be able to multi-task/handle several client jobs at the same time
•Experience with Fiery Command WorkStation
•*Please submit cover letter and design portfolio along with resume**
Responsibilities
•Be able to create new designs and concepts to meet customer requirements
•This may include any of the following design requirements: Company rebranding logos, business cards, business stationary, forms, banners, and window graphic design
•Work with relevant design related programs, including Adobe InDesign, Illustrator and Photoshop
•Layout and manipulate various projects based on the customer’s needs
•Understand different file types: Bitmap vs. Vector, JPG, PNG, EPS, PDF, etc
•Manage projects that involve a wide range of high-quality printing and communication services
•Preparing files for print production; checking fonts, links and colors, and imposing art when required. (Setting files multiple up with cut marks)
•Review job specification from work orders and ensure that client files are accurate to produce jobs
•Develop and maintain client library files / file handling
•Responsible for the use of digital copiers/presses to setup and produce customer jobs
•Operate copiers/printers and finish materials
•Includes cutting flyers/business cards, processing mailers, binding books, folding brochures, padding notepads, ect
•Working with and preparing PDF files
•Submitting files and placing orders with vendors
•Customer service: assisting and consulting with clients about their projects in person, on the phone and via email
•Preparing/packaging and shipping completed jobs
•Maintain an orderly work area
Benefits
•Pay: $13.00 - $15.00 per hour
Full description
The UPS STORE #6131 is seeking a candidate for Graphic Designer/Customer Service/Print Production. The position involves graphic design, print production and customer service. Must have strong graphic/layout skills and the ability to learn and grow with our growing company. Be able to create new designs and concepts to meet customer requirements. This may include any of the following design requirements: Company rebranding logos, business cards, business stationary, forms, banners, and window graphic design. Must have experience designing files for print (Bleed, Crop Marks and Imposition) as well as using all of the bindery equipment to produce a finished job. Print shop experience is preferred. Duties of the Print Shop Graphic Design candidate will include: • Work with relevant design related programs, including Adobe InDesign, Illustrator and Photoshop. • Layout and manipulate various projects based on the customer’s needs. • Understand different file types: Bitmap vs. Vector, JPG, PNG, EPS, PDF, etc. • Manage projects that involve a wide range of high-quality printing and communication services. • Preparing files for print production; checking fonts, links and colors, and imposing art when required. (Setting files multiple up with cut marks) • Review job specification from work orders and ensure that client files are accurate to produce jobs. • Develop and maintain client library files / file handling. • Responsible for the use of digital copiers/presses to setup and produce customer jobs. • Operate copiers/printers and finish materials. Includes cutting flyers/business cards, processing mailers, binding books, folding brochures, padding notepads, ect. • Working with and preparing PDF files. • Submitting files and placing orders with vendors. • Customer service: assisting and consulting with clients about their projects in person, on the phone and via email. • Preparing/packaging and shipping completed jobs. • Maintain an orderly work area. The successful candidate will: • Have experience with Adobe InDesign, Illustrator and Photoshop. • Have a proven track record or working with clients to produce artwork that meets their requirements. • Have strong layout and design skills, pre-press experience and bindery/finishing experience. • Have excellent people skills and communication skills. Positive and friendly. • Be able to work independently and be able to multi-task/handle several client jobs at the same time. • Experience with Fiery Command WorkStation. • Experience with Xerox or Konica is preferred. • Experience at a print or copy shop is preferred. •
*Please submit cover letter and design portfolio along with resume**
Pay is based on experience Job
Type: Full-time Pay: $13.00 - $15.00 per hour
Schedule: • Monday to Friday/1 Weekend a month
Experience: • Print Shop: 2 years (Preferred) • Graphic design: 2 years (Preferred) • Customer Service: 2 years (Preferred) Work Location: One location
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $12.00 - $16.00 per hour
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Work Location: In person
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