Print Production Manager

Print Production Manager page is loaded## Print Production Managerlocations: Corporate - Seattle,WAtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: R45670Please click to review our Applicant Privacy Policy.HOW WE TAKE CARE OF YOU:* For full time employees, Health, Dental, Vision, 401K with generous matching program, generous paid time off.* Potential Annual Bonus Opportunity.* 50% discount at restaurants and retail locations.* Career advancement opportunities as we are growing!* For more benefit related information please clickPlease cut and paste this URL into a new browser to view our detailed list of benefits or apply directly on our career site THE COURSEThe Manager, Print Production leads and oversees all print production efforts for the brand — including direct mail, seasonal catalogs, POS (point-of-sale), labels, hang tags, bag stuffers, signage, packaging and other marketing collateral. This role ensures print deliverables meet the brand’s creative standards, quality expectations, and launch timelines, while optimizing costs and vendor relationships. The Manager is also responsible for operational and project management duties that relate to print and other miscellaneous related jobs.BE THE ISLAND GUIDE* **End-to-end project management:** Lead print production projects from initial creative brief through final delivery, including scheduling, vendor sourcing, prepress, proofing, print runs, finishing (cutting, binding, folding), packaging, and distribution to stores, warehouses or homes.* **Vendor & supplier management**: Establish and maintain relationships with domestic and international print & paper vendors. Negotiate bids, review vendor capabilities, approve proofs and press checks, and ensure vendors meet brand quality standards and deadlines. Work with each vendor on complex timelines, project details and data needs for each project to ensure all parties are informed and up to date on project details.* **Cross-functional collaboration**: Partner with internal stakeholders (creative team, marketing, merchandising, store operations, retail and logistics teams) to align production needs with brand objectives, seasonal launches, and retail calendar. Work with Creative/Production team to ensure print files meet vendor and execution requirements.* **Operations & Project Management**: Oversee & co-manage the project management tool for new requests while creating project timelines and assigning responsibilities to the right team members. Manage projects from end to end and ensure all deadlines are met.* **Quality control & compliance**: Oversee proofing, color-accuracy checks, finishing inspections, and final quality assurance. Attend press approvals/press to ensure color & proper finishing meets brand standards.* **Budgeting and cost management:** Develop and manage production budgets; estimate project costs and timelines, monitor spend, flag any variances, negotiate pricing and contracts with vendors and/or project owners and track POs and invoices to ensure cost efficiency and fiscal accountability. Ensure Sr. Leaders have signed off on all estimates and reviewed print, paper and postage options in advance.* **Process optimization & continuous improvement:** Evaluate current print production workflows, identify inefficiencies or quality issues, and implement improvements to streamline processes, shorten lead times, and reduce waste — while maintaining high brand standards.* **Troubleshooting & Flexibility:** Maintains composure and helps to navigate a changing business environment while looking for solutions to new business requests and changes.* **New Ideas & Cost Efficiencies:** Explore & suggest new ideas for print projects such as formats, different paper options, printing solutions, postal savings and other efficiencies (cost and time saving) without quality degradation.ESSENTIALS FOR LIFE IN PARADISE* Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing, Communication, Business or related field or relevant work experience.* Generally, 6+ Years of experience in print production management in a graphic design firm, ad agency, corporate graphic design department or printer. In-house fashion/retail experience a plus.* Exceptional multi-tasking and project management abilities* Experience with project management and creative tools* Excellent communication skills & detail oriented* Organized, decisive, resourceful and flexible problem solver* Calm under pressure with ability to pivot and address changes to support business shifts* Must understand corporate workflow and project management tools* Experience with managing various print projects from inception to completion including print collateral, direct mail, catalogs, signage, packaging and other advertising projects.* Proficient in MS Office & Project Management Tools*Multiple factors will vary the applicable rate of pay for this role, including an individual’s experience, knowledge, and skillset, as well as work location and available budget.***Rate Range: $86,700 - $107,300 per year**Mahalo (thank you) for your interest in Tommy Bahama!Tommy Bahama is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against qualified applicants based on race, color, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, religious creed, sexual orientation, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, age, military and veteran status, marital status, physical or mental disability, protected medical condition, genetic information, reproductive health decision-making or any other characteristic protected by law. If you need an accommodation to complete an online application, please contact the location you are applying to or send an email to our recruiting team at Bahama participates in E-Verify. Details in . Right to Work Statement in and .Aloha!At Tommy Bahama, paradise is our business. Focused on exceptional guest service, upscale products and delicious food and drinks, our tropically inspired lifestyle inspires the world to relax. Maintaining our unique point of view requires a diverse team that includes apparel designers, eCommerce and technology experts, manufacturing and operations, and, of course, retail and hospitality professionals. There are countless opportunities to contribute to our continued success — if you'd like to help us "Live the Island Life," we'd like to hear from you.Tommy Bahama is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against qualified applicants based on race, color, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, religious creed, sexual orientation, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, age, military and veteran status, marital status, physical or mental disability, protected medical condition, genetic information, reproductive health decision-making or any other characteristic protected by law. If you need an accommodation to complete an online application, please contact the location you are applying to or send an email to our recruiting team at
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