Pavone Group · 1 month ago
Print Production Manager – Retail & Merchandising (Market Street Design)
Pavone Group’s Market Street Design division is seeking a highly skilled Print Production Manager with deep expertise in print production and retail merchandising. The role involves overseeing all stages of print production, managing vendor coordination, and ensuring flawless execution across retail touchpoints.
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Responsibilities
Oversee all stages of print production for POS, retail displays, packaging, and large-format materials
Prepare, preflight, and release production-ready files with exceptional technical accuracy and brand fidelity
Manage color accuracy, proofing, dielines, file setup, structural considerations, and final output
Own production schedules and workflows from concept through delivery
Collaborate with printers, fabricators, and production partners to ensure feasibility and flawless execution
Review estimates, negotiate where appropriate, and guide vendor teams through technical requirements
Troubleshoot production issues and quickly deliver solutions under tight timelines
Manage multiple complex projects simultaneously in a fast-moving environment
Track timelines, identify risks, maintain proactive communication, and ensure alignment across teams
Maintain rigorous detail, organization, and version control
Stay current on materials, substrates, production technologies, and sustainable print solutions
Recommend process improvements, workflow efficiencies, and vendor innovations
Support the evolution and modernization of Pavone Group’s merchandising production capabilities
Partner closely with Creative Directors, Designers, Account Teams, and Project Managers
Educate teams on best practices in retail/POS production and print constraints
Qualification
Required
5+ years of experience in print production—ideally with strong exposure to retail, POS, or large-format environments
Deep technical knowledge of substrates, print techniques (litho, flexo, digital), dielines, and finishing methods
High proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop, Acrobat)
Proven experience preparing and releasing print-ready mechanicals
Exceptional attention to detail in proofing, color accuracy, and technical specifications
Strong project management and problem-solving skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities and collaborate cross-functionally
Hybrid availability: In-office Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday