Our client produces custom trade show exhibits and experiential event activations.
We are looking for a Project Manager in their Graphics department for their Schaumburg headquarters.
This is an opportunity for an enthusiastic, fast learner with a 'can do', positive, and cheerful attitude to join a stable company. You must be efficient, capable of multitasking, and possess the ability to apply your experience and knowledge to new and changing situations. The successful candidate will be a multitasker and possess the ability to meet deadlines.
This person will need to be experienced and knowledgeable with different print substrates and finishes to ensure that print jobs are executed with precision and meet the exact standards set by our customers. Attention to detail, adherence to instructions, and commitment to quality will be essential in this role.
Responsibilities
- Provide digital proofs, and make the graphics print-ready using Adobe Creative Suite.
- Create new or convert existing estimates to orders and submit to production.
- Digital File Set Up and Production for proofing.
- Contact customers with production issues that could affect quality or completions date.
- Monitor job progess throughout production to ensure projects are on schedule.
- Confirm packaging requirements depending on shipping needs and delivery type
- Inventory Tracking.
- Create timelines for Order confirmation, Graphic submission, Production, Fabrication, and Shipping.
- Consult customer on timelines, deadline and assist with orders.
- Coordinate vendor partner services, logistics and orders.
- Other duties as assigned
Qualifications
- Experience with large format printers, laminators, plotters and graphic finishing preferred.
- Mac and PC experience preferred.
- Knowledge or media options and substrates across large format printing processes.
- Knowledge in color management and application of printing concepts.
- Expertise in using Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, etc).
- Ability to provide customers with efficient and effective service to exceed expectations while promoting products and services to meet customer’s needs.
- 2-year degree in graphic design or related field preferred.
- Production experience with digital printing equipment.
- Attention to detail for proofing.
- Project Management skills.
- Ability to work and complete tasks independently in a fast-paced environment.
