Tommy Bahama · 3 weeks ago
Print Production Manager
Seattle, WA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$87K/yr - $107K/yr
6+ years expTommy Bahama is a lifestyle brand known for its relaxed island-inspired apparel and home furnishings. They are seeking a Print Production Manager to lead and oversee all print production efforts, ensuring quality and timely delivery of marketing collateral while managing vendor relationships and project timelines.
ApparelE-CommerceFashionLifestyle
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
Qualification
Required
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
In-house fashion/retail experience a plus
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
Benefits
Health, Dental, Vision, 401K with generous matching program
Generous paid time off
Potential Annual Bonus Opportunity
50% discount at restaurants and retail locations
Career advancement opportunities as we are growing
Company
Tommy Bahama
Tommy Bahama is a purveyor of island lifestyles and maker of luxury lifestyle clothing and accessories.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Jacqueline Bogden
Benefits and Compensation Business Partner
Sarah Rockefeller (Cheesman)
Sr. Benefits & Leave Business Partner
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