Décor & Graphics Manager
About The Position
idX Virginia is seeking an experienced Décor & Graphics Manager to lead its large-format printing operations. The manager oversees departmental personnel and equipment and is accountable for safety, quality, delivery, productivity, continuous improvement, customer expectations, brand color standards, and gross margin goals. This is a hands-on leadership role requiring expertise in large-format digital printing, color science, RIP software, production workflows, substrates, printer setup and calibration, and preventive maintenance. The role leads the Décor & Graphics team across pre-press, printer operations, fabrication, and assembly; plans labor and capacity; develops employees; and coordinates with Design, Engineering, Project Management, Manufacturing, Finishing, Shipping, and Quality. It oversees production from pre-press through delivery and manages workflow, equipment performance, troubleshooting, standardized procedures, color management, quality controls, maintenance, safety, and compliance. The manager also drives process improvement, automation, workflow enhancements, and evaluation of new technologies and materials. Success is measured by gross margin, safety, equipment reliability, on-time delivery, labor efficiency, print quality and color consistency, reduced rework and waste, employee development and retention, and customer satisfaction.
Requirements
- 7–10 years of experience managing large-format graphics, digital printing, signage, or décor manufacturing.
- 3–5 years of leadership experience managing production teams.
- Advanced knowledge of large-format digital printing, color theory and science, ICC profiling, RIP software platforms, graphic production workflows, vinyl applications, and laminating systems.
- Demonstrated experience with printer setup, calibration, troubleshooting, and optimization.
- Strong understanding of preventive and predictive maintenance practices.
- Ability to interpret technical documentation and equipment manuals.
- Ability to troubleshoot and solve equipment, substrate, and process challenges.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office 365, ERP, and production management systems.
- Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with EFI Vutek, Canon, Kongsberg, and Graphtec equipment.
- Knowledge of G7 color management standards.
- Experience using spectrophotometers and color measurement systems.
- Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement experience.
- Six Sigma, Lean, or other process improvement certification.
- Experience supporting retail fixture, branding, décor, and environmental graphics programs.
Responsibilities
- Lead and develop the Décor & Graphics team, including pre-press, printer operators, fabrication, and assembly personnel.
- Establish a culture focused on safety, quality, accountability, and continuous improvement.
- Plan labor resources and departmental capacity to meet production schedules and customer commitments.
- Train, coach, and manage employee performance and development.
- Collaborate with Design, Engineering, Project Management, Manufacturing, Finishing, Shipping, and Quality teams.
- Oversee large-format print production from pre-press through finished product delivery.
- Ensure efficient operation of flatbed, roll-to-roll, cutting, thermal welding, laminating, and finishing equipment.
- Manage workflow, throughput, waste reduction, and labor efficiency to achieve departmental targets and gross margin goals.
- Troubleshoot print quality issues and implement sustainable corrective actions.
- Establish, document, and maintain standardized operating procedures and work instructions.
- Manage color evaluation, color accuracy, printer profiling, calibration, ICC profiles, RIP settings, and compliance with Delta E tolerances and customer color requirements.
- Maintain color libraries, reference standards, approved proofs, sample controls, and repeatable color consistency across runs, substrates, and shifts.
- Partner with the QA team to develop and maintain inspection, quality, and approval standards.
- Own departmental equipment performance, service contracts, reliability, maintenance programs, repairs, service calls, and parts inventories.
- Monitor equipment uptime and performance metrics and maintain setup, operation, calibration, and maintenance procedures.
- Drive continuous improvement in print quality, color consistency, digital file asset management, material utilization, equipment uptime, labor productivity, and on-time delivery.
- Identify automation and workflow enhancement opportunities, establish KPIs, and review department performance.
- Research and propose new technologies, materials, and equipment to improve competitiveness, gross margin, and resource utilization.
- Promote and enforce company safety policies, ensure safe equipment operation, and maintain environmental and hazardous-material compliance.
- Lead departmental safety meetings and safety improvement initiatives.
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Health savings account with company contribution
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Basic and voluntary life insurance
- Disability insurance
- 401(k) plan with company match
- Paid vacation and holidays
- Stock purchase program with employee discount
- Educational reimbursement
- Wellness programs and challenges
- Other supplemental benefits
- Annual performance bonus opportunity based on Company and specific business unit ROI and PBOP achievement criteria and individual job responsibility and performance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
No Education Listed
