Assistant Director of Project Management

Innomark Communications•Fairfield, OH

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Join INNOMARK and become a part of developing, producing, and delivering impactful Visual Marketing solutions for 100+ well-known brands and retailers. INNOMARK delivers Visual Marketing solutions that attract attention, engage shoppers, and convert sales. Our mission is to create retail experiences that connect brands and consumers through effective visual communication. In-house design, engineering, printing, manufacturing, and fulfillment guarantee excellence from concept to completion. We are seeking a highly organized, proactive, and experienced Assistant Director to help lead a temporary Print Project Management team based in Fairfield, Ohio. This role is critical in overseeing the end-to-end execution of a high-volume, time-sensitive print production initiative. The Assistant Director will partner with the Director of Client Services to manage daily operations, cross-functional workflows, and a team of temporary project managers. The ideal candidate has a deep understanding of commercial print processes, excellent client-facing communication skills, and a proven track record of keeping complex creative projects on time and within budget.

Requirements

Strong knowledge of prepress, offset printing, digital printing, large format, and fulfillment processes.
Minimum of 5–7 years of experience in project management, print production, or agency operations.
At least 2 years in a supervisory or leadership role.
Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to manage diverse stakeholder expectations.
Thrives in a fast-paced, high-volume environment and can effortlessly pivot priorities as project needs evolve.
Must be able to commute to or work out of the Fairfield, Ohio location.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Communications, Marketing, or a related field is preferred but not required.
Management experience with teams of 10-20 employees.

Responsibilities

Supervise the daily assignments and productivity of the temporary project management team, ensuring equitable workload distribution.
Implement and enforce standardized project management methodologies to streamline asset collection, proofing, and final delivery.
Act as the first point of escalation for project bottlenecks, scheduling conflicts, or production errors, resolving issues swiftly to minimize delays.
Monitor master project schedules, milestones, and critical paths to ensure all print collateral meets strict deadlines.
Coordinate with local and national print vendors on job specifications, pricing, proof approvals, and press checks.
Maintain rigorous standards for color accuracy, paper stock specifications, and finishing details across all printed materials.
Serve as a key bridge between the project management team, creative designers, copywriters, and external stakeholders.