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INNOCEAN

Print Producer

Huntington Beach, CA · Hybrid

OVERVIEW The Print Producer is primarily responsible for managing all aspects of Hyundai's print advertising needs, specifically print ads, out-of-home and point-of sale (pre-press), collateral and ...

Omnicom Production

Senior Producer, Print

Chicago, IL · On-site

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Editorial Producer, Zappos

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A Print Producer manages the production process for printed materials, such as brochures, posters, packaging, and advertisements. They work closely with designers, clients, and vendors to ensure that print projects are completed on time, within budget, and to the desired quality standards. Print Producers oversee tasks like selecting materials, coordinating schedules, managing budgets, and reviewing proofs before final printing. Their role is crucial in ensuring that the final printed product meets both creative and technical specifications.

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To thrive as a Print Producer, you need expertise in print production processes, project management, budgeting, and a solid understanding of graphic design principles, often supported by a degree in communications, design, or a related field. Familiarity with prepress software (such as Adobe Creative Suite), print management systems, and knowledge of various printing techniques are typically required. Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and effective communication help you coordinate with vendors, clients, and creative teams. These skills ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and meet quality standards critical to successful print campaigns.

What is the difference between Print Producer vs Print Coordinator?

AspectPrint ProducerPrint Coordinator
CredentialsExperience in print production, industry knowledgeSimilar credentials, often with some project management experience
Work EnvironmentCollaborates with clients, vendors, and creative teamsCoordinates schedules, orders, and logistics within production teams
Industry UsageUsed across advertising, marketing, publishingCommonly found in similar settings, supporting print projects

Print Producers and Print Coordinators both work in print production, but Print Producers typically oversee the entire process, manage budgets, and liaise with clients, while Print Coordinators focus on scheduling, logistics, and day-to-day coordination. Understanding these roles helps in selecting the right professional for your print project needs.

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Print Producers often juggle several projects at once, each with its own deadlines, specifications, and vendor requirements. One key challenge is ensuring consistent quality control across various print jobs while keeping projects on schedule and within budget. Effective communication with designers, clients, and print vendors is essential to quickly resolve issues such as color discrepancies, material shortages, or last-minute design changes. Staying organized and proactive helps manage shifting priorities and tight timelines, which are frequent in this fast-paced environment.
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Print Producer

INNOCEAN

Huntington Beach, CA • Hybrid

Other

Medical, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 6 days ago

Job description

INNOCEAN USA, a full-service ad agency located in sunny Huntington Beach, CA, is seeking a Print Producer to join our growing team!  We don't just look for fresh talent; we look for fresh thinkers!

We are a hybrid workplace, currently x3 days week in-office. Candidates must be local to SoCal.

OVERVIEW

The Print Producer is primarily responsible for managing all aspects of Hyundai’s print advertising needs, specifically print ads, out-of-home and point-of sale (pre-press), collateral and direct mail – while supervising time, quality, scope and cost, to deliver specified requirements and ensure client satisfaction.

The Print Producer will be the lead contact on assigned projects. The Print Producer will work with Account, Creative, Art Buyer and Studio to collect the assets needed for several different projects – at the right specifications, within the right budget parameters and within the determined timelines. The Print Producer will also be working closely with Project Managers to ensure project schedules and status reports are maintained.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES  Key Role Responsibilities
  • Leads and drives assigned print projects from start to finish.
    • Functions as primary Account contact on assigned projects and attends project meetings.
    • For print ads: Reviews media buy and creative rotation against client signed estimate and obtains approval for cost overages as required.
    • For out-of-home: Works with media vendors and installers to confirm concept has required permits prior to production as required.
    • For point-of-sale: Works in partnership with client’s contract print vendor to supply element list and print ready files as required.
    • For direct mail: Manages vendor relationships, acquiring paper samples, paper dummies, ink drawdowns, pre-press, print, lettershop, QC and fulfillment. Works will supplier and USPS for approvals.
    • Attends vendor press checks and fulfillment quality inspections as required.
    • Ensures client satisfaction with completed product.
    • Guides significant project documentation creation.
    • Retains key project records (soft and hard) and functions as project historian for use in future projects, training and internal/external audits.
  • Internal Team
    • Coordinates with (and utilizes as needed) internal team members and vendors. As well as structures plan for needed resources and allocation.
    • Elevates Issues to Print Production Supervisor, VP, Studio Director and Creative Director as needed, and keeps him/her fully informed before issues escalate to high-risk levels.
    • Drafts, reviews, and adjusts project process as needed for department evolution and project/workplace improvement.
    • Assists Print Production Supervisor with project evaluations, initial cost estimates, workload balancing, timeframe, complexity, and job assignments.
    • Improves team performance by building team cohesiveness, leading, mentoring, training, and motivating in order to facilitate cooperation, ensure efficiency and boost morale.
    • Ensures that project process and timing requirements are met and adhered to as required by various team members (creatives, account, product information).
    • Summarizes and proposes solutions to core challenges that the team may face.
    • Maintains expertise in the pre-press and print medium:
      • Participates in new vendor evaluations, reviewing equipment list, samples and plant tours or in-house presentations as required.
      • Evaluates vendors on project performance to continually improve performance.
      • Attends relevant industry events such as paper shows, vendor showcases and local ad club meetings.
    • Has a strong understanding of pre-press, color management, material substrates and multiple printing processes (digital, sheetfed, web, silkscreen, etc.).
    • Is a strong mentor and advocate for the Print Production Department.
  • Communicates to and manages collaboration with cross-disciplinary supporting departments.
Fiscal Responsibilities
  • Defines project scope, timing, budget, estimate and guarantees meeting those definitions within agreed variance.
  • Reviews and approves invoices for payment against purchase orders following client and IWA procedures.
  • Cuts purchase orders to vendors in compliance with client signed estimate and IWA procedures.
  • Functions as contact for client’s cost consulting company and meets audit requirements on assigned projects.
QUALIFICATIONS
  • 3 years of Print Production experience from an ad agency, in-house client, or print vendor.
  • Passion for, and in-depth knowledge of pre-press and print production needed.
  • Experience and knowledge of process color reproduction is necessary. Leadership experience with a multifaceted and busy team greatly encouraged. Automotive experience a plus.
  • Project and client management skills
  • Ability to manage finances on large-scale work with multiple external vendors and internal billable resources.
  • Working knowledge of these technologies: Microsoft Office, InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, and printing presses.

BENEFITS

  • Low-cost health benefits to choose from
  • 401k match
  • Wellness reimbursement program
  • Company paid short- and long-term disability, and basic life
  • Generous PTO
  • On-site Barista
  • Beautiful campus across from the Pacific Ocean

The salary range for this role is $75,000 - $78,000.  Pay is dependent upon several factors including but not limited to: client, experience, training and/or transferable skills.

Who are we? We are a global brand growth company, independent in spirit, built on one belief: if it doesn’t move people, it won’t move business. So, we go where others don’t. Deep inside human life. Closer to what people think, feel, value, and do. We’ve built the tools and methods to get there and stay there. The closeness is our advantage. That’s where momentum and growth live.  

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