Job Details
Our client, a marketing and sales promotion agency, specializing in the food & beverage hospitality industry, is looking for a Print Production Specialist to join their team in a contract to hire role.
- Contract to hire - Estimated 90 day contract period before full time hire consideration
- Onsite 5 days a week in Mission Viejo. **Work perk - as a full time employee who is fully trained, candidates will be eligible for 1 WFH day weekly, pending manager's discretion**
- $70-$75K annual salary depending on experience
Print Production Specialist
We are looking to expand our Production Department, this position would report directly to our Senior Production Manager. In this position, you will work directly with project managers, traffic and designers to conceptualize, research and execute pieces for our client. You will also work directly with vendors to ensure projects are completed on time, within budget and to the quality standards of the company and our clients.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Work with Senior Production Manager and Creative to conceptualize and execute projects
- Work closely with Project Management to manage production timelines
- Daily communication with vendors and manage a project from creative brief kick-off to final delivery
- Liaise between departments to ensure designs and execution is possible
- Accurately manage multiple and sometimes conflicting requests
- Thoroughly review all files ensuring all specifications are correct
- Ensure financial processes are followed in accordance with guidelines established for each client
- Creative problem solver with the ability to perform under pressure for a deadline driven organization
- Source specialty materials
Requirements and Qualifications
- 3+ years production/print experience. (The person needs to have production, not traffic/project management experience.)
- Oversee all aspects of print production, from estimating, initial scheduling, printing, fulfillment and delivery
- Proactive thinker.
- Can clearly translate and communicate print production knowledge and/or requirements to both internal team members, as well as vendor partners.
- Comfortable with print production language
- Has in-depth knowledge of the difference between digital, litho, large format, etc. print vendors
- Must have a keen eye for detail and be able to proof artwork against specification sheets and brand guidelines
- Detailed oriented, well-organized and adept at maintaining multiple timelines at the same time
- Problem-solving and communication abilities
- Advertising agency or corporate marketing experience preferred
- Self-motivated and possess a can-do attitude
- Work well in a team atmosphere