Job Description

At Artisan Creative, we specialize in connecting top-tier talent with exceptional opportunities in digital, creative, and marketing. We are excited to partner with a leading creative agency to find an experienced Print Production Manager who has experience building out final print-ready mechanicals and experience in the entertainment industry to join their team. This is a hybrid opportunity based in Los Angeles, CA. If you’re ready to join our vibrant talent community, let’s create something unique together!

About our Client:

Our client is a renowned creative agency specializing in entertainment marketing. With a commitment to innovation and excellence, they deliver impactful campaigns across print, digital, and beyond. This team thrives on collaboration, creativity, and meeting tight deadlines to produce results that make a difference.

Your Expertise:

• 10+ years of experience as a Print Production Manager or Senior Production Artist, with a proven track record of managing high-volume, deadline-driven deliverables in the entertainment industry.
• An expert in building final print-ready mechanicals.
• Strong skills in type, color, layout/design, and light retouching (e.g., masking and minor file adjustments).
• In-depth knowledge of print formats, media, techniques, and color conversion between RGB and CMYK.
• Experience with Epson large format proofing and familiarity with entertainment awards work is a plus.
• Exceptional communication skills with a focus on collaboration and accuracy.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and basic knowledge of job tracking systems .

Your Responsibilities:

• Oversee all aspects of the print production process, from initial planning to delivering final files to printers and publications, including building final print-ready mechanicals.
• Supervise a team of Production Artists, ensuring the quality and timeliness of all deliverables.
• Collaborate closely with creative designers, account managers, and the finishing manager to align campaign guidelines and deadlines.
• Coordinate schedules and assets with internal teams and external media agencies, maintaining organization across all projects.
• Proofread, crosscheck, and manage quotes and client-provided information to ensure accuracy.
• Organize media plans, ensuring all technical and legal requirements are met within deliverables.
• Maintain and update templates and assets on internal servers, communicating changes to relevant teams.
• Work directly with clients to ensure their vision is realized in every campaign.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in a graphics-related field or equivalent experience.
• 10+ years of experience in print production or as a senior-level production artist, with experience managing teams in the entertainment industry.
• Must be able to build final print-ready mechanicals.
• Expertise in Adobe CC Suite (Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator).
• Solid understanding of print production techniques , including large-format proofing, various media formats, and color conversion (RGB and CMYK).
• Strong type, layout, and color skills, with light retouching abilities.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office and basic job tracking systems .

At Artisan Creative, our purpose is simple yet profound: we build relationships that are grounded in trust. For 27 incredible years, we’ve been weaving this ethos into every step of our recruitment efforts, and the results speak for themselves. We are dedicated to propelling candidates like you toward discovering exceptional freelance and full-time opportunities that span the realms of Print, Digital, Broadcast, Marketing, and Communication.

Our reach spans diverse industries, from Entertainment, Health, and Beauty to Fashion, Finance, Technology, and more. From Advertising and Design agencies to in-house marketing teams, our relationships flourish in various verticals for freelance and full-time roles.

Proudly certified as a WBENC Women’s Business Enterprise, we champion equality, diversity, and inclusion. Join us on a journey guided by our core values: agility, accountability, communication, trust, and enthusiasm.

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Please note: We’re primarily seeking local candidates for onsite or hybrid positions. Relocation options are not available currently.

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