Print Producer

Description

Job Summary:

The Producer aids in production project execution across the full range of the client base. The role is accountable to standardized workflows across a wide range of clients and job types. The focus is fluent use of workflow platforms, consisting of Adobe Workfront and Creative Cloud, iQuote, Monarch, and PrintFlow to aid in flawless project execution. This role is directly accountable for project execution that meets or exceeds client expectations. Aspects of this role are consistent client management of project status, activating operators, managing milestones to expectations and final delivery. This position is focused on ensuring high quality, on-time delivery that meets client and business objectives.

Job Description

• Work closely with the Account Manager when assigned to a project, to execute client-specific production campaigns/projects.
• Work with Adobe Workfront to project manage, with specific accountabilities such as create schedules, create project-level tasks, assign tasks, labor tracking and project delivery and client invoicing.
• Initiate the full production workflow process working within iQuote/Monarch/PrintFlow and be able to execute projects from creative approval through color, finishing, imposition, and production/finishing.
• Work with Logistics and production teams to ensure on-time delivery in full for any physical deliverables.
• Understand project milestones in a Workfront schedule to be managed daily to keep both internal partners and clients well informed of timing.
• Collaborate with service departments leads (color, pre-press, print production, engineering, fabrication, logistics, estimating and purchasing), to ensure that all services performed meet the established objectives.
• Ensure all file prep work done by Color/Finishing departments and Prepress departments meets the quality standards and is delivered on time and in-line with the overall project schedule.
• Ensure technical requirements are adhered to throughout the job.
• Provide quality assurance on all files as they are received and executed, moving through pre-press phases, and prep for final delivery.
• Navigate within Workfront/Monarch/iQuote to create and manage budgets and costs throughout the life cycle of projects.
• Ensure estimates in the system contain revenue numbers that are consistent with forecasted revenues from account owners.
• Manage outsourcing with vendor partners and on-time delivery of final product.
• Data entry into job tracking system, including creating Pos and shipping data.
• Ensure the Account Director and Account Manager is apprised of workflow deadlines, manage priorities, flag any potential scheduling issues that may cause delays and work collaboratively with teams to effectively resolve them.
• Manage the billing process and coordinate with the Account Manager and Account Director for progress billing on a weekly basis and closing out of a project.
• Other duties as assigned.
  
  

SHIFT HOURS

2:30PM to 10:30PM

Pay Rate

$80,000 - $110,000

Pay Statement

The national pay range for this role is listed in the job posting. The pay range may be slightly lower or higher based on the geographic location. The actual pay offered may vary based upon, but not limited to: education, skills, experience, proficiency, performance, shift and location. In addition to base salary, depending on the role, the total compensation package may also include participation in a bonus, commission or incentive program. Imagine offers benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, disability insurance, 401(k) with match, life insurance and other voluntary supplemental insurance coverages, plus tuition assistance, caregiver leave, adoption assistance, and employer/partner discounts.?

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications of Position:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent.
• Prior experience (3-5 years) as a Project Manager or directly related experience.
• Experience managing large projects on tight deadlines and budget.
  
  

Knowledge And Skills

• Strong analytical, planning, and organizational skills with an ability to manage competing demands.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills including collaboration and team building.
• Ability to influence without authority.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to interface with color, creative, engineering, and product management to manage all project details and deliverables.
• Creative approach to problem solving with the ability to focus on details while maintaining the big picture view. Able to calibrate to client brand/campaign nuances.
• Computer skills-Adobe WorkFront, Monarch, iQuote, Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel.
• Ability to digest and interpret Creative Renders, CAD engineering design packets, SOW’s, Po’s, Pricing Grids, and compliance documents.
  
  

Working Conditions And Physical Requirements

• Occasional walking
• Manual dexterity for repetitive work
• Frequent Sitting for prolonged periods of time
  
  

EEO Statement

The Imagine Group provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Salary Description

$80,000 - $110,000