Must be a strong Print Production Manager who is flexible, proactive, highly organized, excellent at multi-tasking, very comfortable under pressure, and able to work effectively as a team member.
Experience within a creative agency or production environment equivalent.
Expert colour analysis skills and extensive experience working pre-press in RGB and CMYK with an eye towards quality and detail.
Functional ability to review files in Adobe InDesign, Illustrator and Photoshop files.
In-depth familiarity with large and small format litho and inkjet printing, dye-sublimation, and speciality finishing techniques.
On-press experience and expertise in all aspects of production is expected.
Comfortable with determining specs, estimating and/or competitively bidding all projects, maintaining budgets; communicating any obstacles that would require additional funding; conducting negotiations with suppliers as necessary.
Ability to implement highly complex initiatives and to recommend the best course of action on all production-related considerations.
Communicates fully, effectively and diplomatically, and exhibits proactive, solution-oriented thinking and execution.
Works collaboratively in partnership with others, maintains professional demeanour under pressure and in situations of ambiguity.
Demonstrates the ability to positively and proactively partner with teams inside and outside of Marcom, often with limited direction.
During peak launch/refresh periods, evening and weekend work may be required. The candidate must also be willing to travel both domestically and internationally, often at short notice.