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.
