Digital Print Production Manager

Digital Print Production Manager

From our base in Kingston, we provide event technology and print services globally.

We believe that the name badge is a vital element of any business event. It enables attendees to identify each other, work out common ground, establish connections and build relationships that can potentially transform lives and organisations. This is the reason why live events exist.

Using QR codes or contactless technology the name badge can also be a data collector - a means of keeping track of what thousands of attendees are interested in. And the quality of the name badge, combined with the way in which it’s delivered, are central to the attendee’s first impression of the event.

We support all kinds of events

The role of Digital Print Production Manager is an important part of our service delivery. Joining the production team, the successful applicant will balance both customer-facing and production tasks, and will be able to see their work making a direct impact on the success of the business

You will take briefs for client projects from the Account Director, print production colleagues as well as directly from customers. You will need to outline and record the requirements of the job, and then take the job into production and despatch

The ideal candidate will be a motivated quick learner who is:

- highly organised - able to manage several projects at a time efficiently and clearly systematic in their approach

- is comfortable talking with and writing to customers in a professional manner

- keen to take on responsibilities, with a positive approach

- works well to deadlines

- enjoys working hands-on with graphics and print

- has strong IT skills and technical problem solving ability

- likes to be busy

- Is capable of identifying and starting tasks that would help the team

- has a positive approach to their work

Job details

Reporting to: Head of ProductionPosition type: Full time

Salary: £34000 OTE (£30000 basic p.a. + bonus)

Incentives/Benefits: A performance based incentive will be added after training and the probation period is completed, which on a reasonable year would likely add £2000-£6000 to your basic salary. Private health cover is provided after one year

Due to the physical nature of our products this job is entirely office based.Working hours: Typical office hours 9am to 5:30pm, Monday to Friday

• Liaise with client, handle enquiries, suggest solutions
• Receive, edit and set up artwork for digital print production
• Produce print proofs
• Manage printing of personalised name badges for events, including badge assembly and packaging
• Be responsible for quality control and delivery schedule
• Liaise with print suppliers
• Excellent attention to detail and record of maintaining high quality standards
• Ability to prioritise and manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Hands-on experience of design applications such as Adobe InDesign, or able to demonstrate an aptitude to learning technical skills quickly
• Data handling ability, e.g. intermediate experience of using Excel
• Positive approach to work; mature and independent character
• Strong written and communication skills
• High level of initiative
• Punctual and reliable
• Experience in a print production role, or a role where design software is widely used