Print Production Manager

Athena Global Advisors•Philadelphia, PA

17d•Hybrid

About The Position

We’re looking for a highly skilled Print Production Manager to join our creative team and oversee the production of high-quality marketing and collateral materials. This role is central to ensuring every printed piece, from concept to delivery, is produced with precision, efficiency, and creativity. The ideal candidate is a proactive problem-solver, confident managing multiple vendors, estimates, and timelines, and comfortable working on large-scale projects with moving parts. You’ll work closely with project managers, account managers, designers, and creative leads to ensure all deliverables meet quality, cost, and schedule goals. As the team’s print subject-matter expert, you’ll guide internal teams on materials, methods, and production approaches that elevate the final output.

Requirements

5+ years of print production, print management, or marketing production experience (agency or in-house environment preferred).
Deep knowledge of printing processes, materials, and finishing techniques (including 4-color, digital, offset, large format, and specialty finishes).
Proven ability to manage multiple vendors, bids, and large-scale projects simultaneously.
Strong project management, budgeting, and negotiation skills.
A collaborative, solutions-focused mindset — able to adapt when plans shift and bring clarity in ambiguous situations.
Excellent communication skills and the confidence to advise cross-functional partners.
Meticulous attention to detail, time management, and quality standards.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with sustainability practices, packaging, or fulfillment logistics a plus.

Responsibilities

Lead production planning and execution for all marketing and printed materials, from small-batch pieces to large-scale campaigns.
Partner closely with project and account managers to develop production schedules, track deliverables, and ensure on-time, on-budget delivery.
Provide expert recommendations on print materials, finishes, and production methods to achieve creative intent and maintain brand integrity.
Source, manage, and maintain relationships with multiple vendors; solicit estimates, negotiate competitive pricing, and oversee quality control.
Review proofs, prototypes, and mockups to ensure accuracy and excellence before production.
Proactively troubleshoot production challenges and identify efficient, innovative solutions.
Collaborate with finance teams to track budgets, reconcile costs, and forecast production spend.
Support the creative team by exploring new print technologies, sustainable materials, and production innovations.
Balance multiple priorities and deadlines across concurrent projects with varying complexity and timelines.