Print Production Specialist at The Judge Group Inc. in Chicago, Illinois
Posted in Other about 2 hours ago.
Job Description:
Location: REMOTE
Salary: $33.00 USD Hourly - $36.00 USD Hourly
Description: Our client, a renowned tech company, is seeking a Print Production Specialist (contract) to join their creative team. This role offers the opportunity to contribute to high-impact print projects and collaborate with internal teams and external vendors to deliver outstanding marketing materials.
This fully remote opportunity is ideal for a print production specialist who thrives in a dynamic, creative environment.
This job will have the following responsibilities:
- Prepare and produce print-ready mechanicals based on approved designs, ensuring accuracy and quality across all projects.
- Translate digital designs from Figma into formats suitable for print, such as Adobe InDesign or Illustrator.
- Resize and adapt artwork for various formats, maintaining brand consistency across different print sizes.
- Manage multiple versions of files, including localized variations and copy tests, ensuring seamless transitions between different versions.
- Edit and optimize raster and vector graphics, working with Photoshop and Illustrator to prepare visuals for print.
- Organize and maintain working files, creating a clear structure for collaboration with other team members.
- Act as the primary point of contact for print vendors, managing relationships and project details from start to finish.
- Collaborate with stakeholders to define project deliverables, timelines, and expectations, facilitating communication between internal teams and vendors.
- Draft RFQs and evaluate vendor responses to ensure project requirements are met.
- Balance multiple projects simultaneously, managing both large-scale initiatives and smaller tasks with overlapping deadlines.
Qualifications & Requirements:
- Comprehensive understanding of print production processes, including experience with various materials for POP displays, newsprint, packaging, and more.
- Proven experience in creating, editing, and optimizing print mechanicals using CMYK and spot colors.
- Proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop), with the ability to translate designs from Figma to print-ready formats.
- Familiarity with working alongside print vendors to define and execute project deliverables.
- Strong communication skills to collaborate effectively across disciplines and with external partners.
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while ensuring high-quality output.
- A passion for delivering exceptional work and attention to detail.
Contact: kdarko@judge.com
This job and many more are available through The Judge Group. Find us on the web at www.judge.com
