Print Production Manager

Tommy Bahama•Seattle, WA

About The Position

The Manager, Print Production leads and oversees all print production efforts for the brand — including direct mail, seasonal catalogs, POS (point-of-sale), labels, hang tags, bag stuffers, signage, packaging and other marketing collateral. This role ensures print deliverables meet the brand’s creative standards, quality expectations, and launch timelines, while optimizing costs and vendor relationships. The Manager is also responsible for operational and project management duties that relate to print and other miscellaneous related jobs.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing, Communication, Business or related field or relevant work experience.
Generally, 6+ Years of experience in print production management in a graphic design firm, ad agency, corporate graphic design department or printer.
Exceptional multi-tasking and project management abilities
Experience with project management and creative tools
Excellent communication skills & detail oriented
Organized, decisive, resourceful and flexible problem solver
Calm under pressure with ability to pivot and address changes to support business shifts
Must understand corporate workflow and project management tools
Experience with managing various print projects from inception to completion including print collateral, direct mail, catalogs, signage, packaging and other advertising projects.
Proficient in MS Office & Project Management Tools

Nice To Haves

In-house fashion/retail experience a plus.

Responsibilities

End-to-end project management: Lead print production projects from initial creative brief through final delivery, including scheduling, vendor sourcing, prepress, proofing, print runs, finishing (cutting, binding, folding), packaging, and distribution to stores, warehouses or homes.
Vendor & supplier management: Establish and maintain relationships with domestic and international print & paper vendors. Negotiate bids, review vendor capabilities, approve proofs and press checks, and ensure vendors meet brand quality standards and deadlines. Work with each vendor on complex timelines, project details and data needs for each project to ensure all parties are informed and up to date on project details.
Cross-functional collaboration: Partner with internal stakeholders (creative team, marketing, merchandising, store operations, retail and logistics teams) to align production needs with brand objectives, seasonal launches, and retail calendar. Work with Creative/Production team to ensure print files meet vendor and execution requirements.
Operations & Project Management: Oversee & co-manage the project management tool for new requests while creating project timelines and assigning responsibilities to the right team members. Manage projects from end to end and ensure all deadlines are met.
Quality control & compliance: Oversee proofing, color-accuracy checks, finishing inspections, and final quality assurance. Attend press approvals/press to ensure color & proper finishing meets brand standards.
Budgeting and cost management: Develop and manage production budgets; estimate project costs and timelines, monitor spend, flag any variances, negotiate pricing and contracts with vendors and/or project owners and track POs and invoices to ensure cost efficiency and fiscal accountability. Ensure Sr. Leaders have signed off on all estimates and reviewed print, paper and postage options in advance.
Process optimization & continuous improvement: Evaluate current print production workflows, identify inefficiencies or quality issues, and implement improvements to streamline processes, shorten lead times, and reduce waste — while maintaining high brand standards.
Troubleshooting & Flexibility: Maintains composure and helps to navigate a changing business environment while looking for solutions to new business requests and changes.
New Ideas & Cost Efficiencies: Explore & suggest new ideas for print projects such as formats, different paper options, printing solutions, postal savings and other efficiencies (cost and time saving) without quality degradation.