Creative Production Manager

Description
Berg Hospitality Group is seeking a creative, detail-oriented Creative Production Manager to lead graphic design and print production across our portfolio of restaurant and hospitality brands.

This hands-on role combines creative design with production management, taking projects from concept through final delivery. The ideal candidate is a strong designer who can work across multiple brand identities while managing in-house printing, outside vendors, timelines and production costs.

Responsibilities
Graphic Design

Design print and digital materials across multiple restaurant and hospitality brands, including menus, signage, invitations, advertisements, event collateral, email and social media assets

Maintain each concept's distinct visual identity and brand standards

Resize and adapt creative for various platforms, dimensions and applications

Retouch, color-correct and prepare photography for print and digital use

Prepare accurate, production-ready files and proof all content, pricing and specifications

Collaborate with Marketing, Culinary, Beverage, Operations and Events teams to execute projects and revisions

Maintain organized design files, photography and brand assets

Print Production

Manage print projects from final artwork through production and delivery

Oversee in-house printing and finishing, including equipment, supplies and inventory

Determine whether projects should be produced in-house or outsourced based on cost, timing and quality

Request and compare vendor quotes and recommend cost-effective production solutions

Coordinate with printers and fabricators on materials, quantities, finishes, proofs, deadlines and delivery

Review proofs for accuracy, color consistency and production quality

Maintain vendor relationships, pricing and order history

Identify opportunities to consolidate orders, reduce costs and improve production efficiencies

Troubleshoot production issues and coordinate corrections or reprints as needed

Requirements
Qualifications

1-5 years of professional graphic design experience with a strong print and digital portfolio

Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, particularly InDesign, Illustrator and Photoshop

Strong typography, layout, photo-editing and image-retouching skills

Knowledge of print production, including bleeds, color profiles, file preparation, paper stocks, substrates, finishes and binding methods

Experience working with printers, fabricators or other production vendors

Ability to evaluate vendor quotes and identify cost-effective solutions

Excellent proofreading, organization, project-management and attention-to-detail skills

Ability to manage multiple projects, deadlines and priorities in a fast-paced environment

Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate across departments

Degree or formal training in Graphic Design, Visual Communications or a related field preferred; equivalent experience will be considered

Experience with professional in-house printing and finishing equipment is preferred

Hospitality, restaurant, luxury, lifestyle or event experience is a plus

Photography, video editing, animation or motion-graphics skills are a plus

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