Print Production Job Description
Print production
provides oversight of vendor production activities, including supplier management, equipment, operations, materials, processes, workflows and manufacturing techniques.
Print Production Duties & Responsibilities
To write an effective print production job description, begin by listing detailed duties, responsibilities and expectations. We have included print production job description templates that you can modify and use.
Sample responsibilities for this position include:
Manages procedures, shipping and orders for USA shipments from warehouse
Tracks all PO’s and maintains up-to-date budget
Creates pages for a catalog by placing images and text onto a template using digital asset management software
Check materials for quality and quantity prior to production
Obtain required approvals, ensure documents and samples are complete before transferring to next production stage apply understanding of weights and measurements
Adhere to branding guidelines
Perform report roll forwards maintaining the integrity of all embedded accounting formulas in tables
Ongoing report and presentation formatting
Format proposal page layouts per specified branding requirements, including copy, tables and positioning graphics, as needed
Compile Excel/Word files to create PDF files
Print Production Qualifications
Qualifications for a job description may include education, certification, and experience.
Licensing or Certifications for Print Production
List any licenses or certifications required by the position: MCP, MCSE, PMP, CDA
Education for Print Production
Typically a job would require a certain level of education.
Employers hiring for the print production job most commonly would prefer for their future employee to have a relevant degree such as Bachelor's and Collage Degree in Business, Marketing, Technical, Graphic Design, Education, Communications, Associates, Design, Management, Electronics
Skills for Print Production
Desired skills for print production include:
PC
Materials and equipment utilized in the duplicating processes
Manufacturing limitations
Materials and equipment utilized in the copying and printing processes
Word and Outlook
Supplier facilities and schedule availability
Functional area related to the job
Adobe Creative Suite
SAP
Binding and finishing
Desired experience for print production includes:
Ensure all deadlines are met while maintaining high-quality standards
Solid word processing experience
Meet with assigned production manager on projects
Ensure compliance by inactivating expired items
Generate reports from vendor website ordering tool
Handle miscellaneous requests from sales forces that require Home Office involvement
Print Production Examples
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Print Production Job Description
Job Description Example
Our growing company is hiring for a print production. To join our growing team, please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications.
Responsibilities for print production
- Manage print production purchase orders
- Reconcile inquires from outside vendors on status of purchase orders
- Work with Accounts Payable department to resolve any issues with invoices
- Research premium requests for internal brand and Channel Marketing teams and miscellaneous requests
- Coordinate translation of promotional materials into non-English languages as required and ensure certificate of accuracy are supplied
- Manage ordering of clinical reprints
- Assist with maintaining files and art usage data
- Assist with coordination of logistics for internal campaigns across multiple campuses
- Maintain current document on head count and contacts for all campuses
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders to determine scope of projects
Qualifications for print production
- Develop workback schedules, outlining action items and key milestone dates
- Review market trends on new materials and techniques
- Minimum 5 years of production managing experience, preferably from within an entertainment studio or ad agency environment
- In addition to Microsoft, must have experience in and a working knowledge of all major design programs (Photoshop, Illustrator, Quark, InDesign), be versed in all applicable file formats, server software and all aspects needed to accurately press check and proof a mechanical
- Minimum of 3 years print production experience desired
- Candidates willing to learn creative suite software as needed will also be considered
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Job Description Example
Our innovative and growing company is hiring for a print production. To join our growing team, please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications.
Responsibilities for print production
- Responsiblefor purchasing vendor services for production tasks, maintaining key productinformation in PCS, and maintaining pagination logs for use by manufacturingvendors
- Promotesdepartmental best practices and standards and serves as an important point ofcontact between Publishing Services and Product Development for assignedprojects
- Workwith constituent Program Leads and Project Managers to monitor cost, schedule,and technical performance of component projects & vendor activities, whileworking to ensure the ultimate success of the program
- Organize the specifications, scheduling and purchase orders of all printed products that include in-book magazine inserts, magazine cover wraps and custom print product offerings (cards, booklets, gatefolds, direct mail)
- Manage the make-up of all markets within ad close, for in-book magazine inserts, including the resolution of face-offs, fair separation and page rotation to position advertisers within multi-page magazine inserts
- Provide accurate instructions to our print and ship vendors
- Maintain the workflow’s quality log, special units and review invoices for accuracy
- Responsible for the tracking/production of book interiors by working with Editorial, Pre-Press, Lettering, Colorist and Printer CSR’s to achieve all required approvals to maintain quality standards and ship date
- Attend Vertigo and DCU Hotlist/status meetings
- Hands on production and job management for custom comics and special projects
Qualifications for print production
- An understanding of the digital production process including advertising (site banners, emails, ), collateral, video, animations, a plus
- BAor BS, preferably in Publishing Technology or Graphic Arts
- 3-7years in project/program management or equivalent experience
- Working with Manufacturing Director, Editorial, Talent Relations and Colorists evaluate colorist capacities and abilities to meet schedules, suggest alternatives where necessary
- BA/BS degree in related field required, or equivalent work experience
- Formal production training required
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Job Description Example
Our innovative and growing company is looking for a print production. If you are looking for an exciting place to work, please take a look at the list of qualifications below.
Responsibilities for print production
- Manage routing / proofing process of S/S and F/W catalogs, mini, pamphlets, post cards, stuffers
- Reconcile all comments and proofs into final product
- Research material and labor costs, project time frames and correspondent this information to the client
- Choose and decide on suitable vendors based on their price, time and service criteria
- Attend local print seminar, print expo to deliver new product ideas for the entire Creative Services team
- Enter all specifications into proprietary order management system, prepare request for bid specifications, and send to selected vendors
- Create production files for all creative designs which includes in store marketing, coupons/bounce backs, private label credit card inserts, grass roots flyers and other internal branded collateral (i.e., HR materials and the Annual Report)
- Perform image retouching and color corrections for email, print production and other digital assets
- Assist print production by creating and setting up mock-ups, setting up proofing stations, handle printer questions on transmitted files, proofing and press checks (if required)
- Work with storefront presentations and updates and mini sheet templates for the creative team
Qualifications for print production
- Place service calls on printers and supporting equipment
- Partner with the Sales teams to track inventory levels and manage reprints
- Set press check and print schedules with vendors to meet client deadlines
- Alert clients and project managers of any changes that affect budgets and/or deadlines
- Track, record and report on cost and quality metrics for all printed projects
- Manage article reprints, securing usage rights between the publication, legal/compliance teams and the business
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Job Description Example
Our company is growing rapidly and is searching for experienced candidates for the position of print production. We appreciate you taking the time to review the list of qualifications and to apply for the position. If you don’t fill all of the qualifications, you may still be considered depending on your level of experience.
Responsibilities for print production
- Act as the department liaison for requests for logos, images and other digital assets
- Organize the images from photo shoots, add in the product arrival dates and submit the final package for distribution
- Produce final mini sheets for in-store signage for visual and store communication
- Manage all production components and resources to ensure all work is completed flawlessly, on time
- Maintain and organize resources such as product library, retailer/partner web portals, alongside Traffic
- Elicit competitive bids negotiating costs
- Supervise budget expenses and estimate production printing costs for budgeting procedure
- Coordinate catalogues production on daily basis
- Edit catalogue layouts and format text for language versions
- Coordinate work and collaborate together with catalogue translators and creative team
Qualifications for print production
- Organize samples library of printed collateral
- Describe physical requirements
- * Workers acting as first responders require basic use of MS Office , sufficient to maintain reporting in Excel
- Minimum of 5 years experience as a print producer
- Thorough technical background and know-how in print production (with good OOH experience)
- Related Degree/diploma or working experience as a print producer
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Print Production Job Description
Job Description Example
Our innovative and growing company is searching for experienced candidates for the position of print production. We appreciate you taking the time to review the list of qualifications and to apply for the position. If you don’t fill all of the qualifications, you may still be considered depending on your level of experience.
Responsibilities for print production
- Implement corrections, text and price updates
- Update catalogue time schedules according to needs and communicate it to Region and Markets
- Cooperating with printing houses - arrangement of deadlines, sending orders, dealing with post evaluations of print quality
- Ordering Scratch & Sniff oils from external suppliers
- Confirm quantity of catalogues with Markets
- Manages pre-media color retouching team of six plus freelancers
- Attends press checks as the final decision maker for top priority projects to ensure color accuracy
- Assist with customer service duties including answering phones, taking orders, entering requests on the daily log sheet
- Experience in print production, quoting/estimating is preferred
- Ability to problem solve and be solutions oriented
Qualifications for print production
- Serve as primary point of contact for additional external vendors such as photographers, stock photo houses, and paper companies
- Route invoices through Administrative and Accounts Payable teams and coordinate vendor contracts
- Produce compelling work for a global tech company that’s shaping how people everywhere bank, shop, eat, and travel
- Work on—and meet—tight deadlines
- Execute! Print-ready files are your bread and butter
- The position requires excellent knowledge of functional area(s) related to the job or good knowledge related to a professional field of work