Print Project Manager at The Judge Group Inc. in Austin, Texas

Job Description:

Location: Austin, TX

Description: Our client is currently seeking a Print Project Manager
Onsite 3x/Wk in Austin, TX.


This job will have the following responsibilities:

• Use our various procurement platforms and project management systems to manage, document, review, and track the work accurately and timely.


• Maintain accurate production records and reporting at all times. Collaborate with Creative Directors, Designers and outside vendors to take projects from conception to fruition.


• Work with outside vendors to engineer the project and advise the design/production department of specifics regarding file construction and delivery. Negotiate costs and ensure quality of materials before delivery.


• Manage large budgets and advise internal partners of budgetary options as they relate to design deliverables.


• Manage the project specifications for various deliverables and align schedules internally and externally to ensure delivery milestones are met.


• Develop and track all print production timelines for internal partner needs and coordinate various deliverables with outside print vendors.


• Be the ultimate owner of production QA, managing elements around file construction, image quality, resolution, color, fonts, paper stock, design construction, mailing and fulfillment.


• Understanding current vendors, capabilities and easily assess specific vendor pools to direct competitive bid analysis.


• Work with vendors to develop template design programming to generate content on demand that can be personalized.


• Be the expert in Direct Mail practices and constraints. Understand the connection between data files and variable content rendered with the xml transfer.


• Develop and track all print production timelines for internal client's needs and coordinating various deliverables with outside print vendors. Develop and implement cost-saving measures.
  
  

Qualifications & Requirements:

• Minimum 5 years' experience managing print production with an agency or internal design team.
  
  


• Experience working on Projects with Print Vendors either on the client or vendor side.
  
  


• Expertise in writing Print Specifications that translate file information into production instructions.
  
  


• Knowledge of paper, stocks, weights, coatings and the ability to understand visual outcomes based on ink configurations.
  
  


• Knowledge of purchasing specifics, figuring unit costs and calculating change requests.
  
  


• Working knowledge of procurement systems or other purchasing instruments.
  
  


• Understanding of Direct Mail best practices and Postal Regulations.
  
  


• Experience working with creative staff and studio production teams.
  
  


• Ability to estimate production times based upon specifications and quantities needed.
  
  


• Ability to understand file construction and utilize Adobe PDF preview.
  
  


• Understanding of InDesign, Photoshop a plus.
  
  


• Strong attention to detail. Ability to work well under pressure.
  
  


• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
  
  


• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  
  


• Effective project management skills
  
  


• A great eye for color. Ability to give directives to pressmen to achieve optimal results.
  
  

Contact: nthongkham@judge.com


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