Print Production Manager (6726) Owings Mills, Maryland
A leading agency in Baltimore, MD is looking for a freelance Print Production Manager to assist their team.
You will be required to work 5 days/week (40 hours/week). Can be onsite OR offsite!
You'll be working regularly with printers and assist in preparing files for print. This is NOT a design position, however you must have an eye for design.
Responsibilities:
- Collaborate with internal teams to write up print specs, solicit print bids from print vendors, and submit estimates for client approval
- Inspect and traffic printer proofs, manage expectations of internal teams regarding schedules and deliverables
- Manage print vendors (including outdoor and large-format printers) to ensure production in highest quality, on time and within budget; Attendance at press checks required.
- Source nontraditional materials that could be used in point-of-sale displays; build displays if necessary
- Check all production files before release
Qualifications:
- 5+ years managing print production
- Experience with dimensional POS displays a plus
- Must be proficient with Adobe Creative Suite preferred.
- Experience with Advantage ad agency software is a plus
- Ad agency or in-house marketing department experience preferred