Print Production Manager

Summary

Join Klick Health as a freelance Print Production Manager and bring creative concepts to life through expert print execution. Working remotely with flexible part-time hours, you will oversee multiple print projects, collaborate with various teams and vendors, and ensure seamless production. You will define specifications, manage budgets and timelines, and troubleshoot challenges. This role requires 10+ years of experience as a print production manager within an agency, along with specific software proficiencies and a BA/BS degree. Klick offers a unique work environment focused on employee growth and development, fostering an entrepreneurial spirit and providing autonomy.

Requirements

• Excellent organization, strong attention to detail and time management skills
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Excellent ability to manage and grow relationships with both internal and external partners
• Knowledge of paper and print technologies including litho, digital/POD, web and inline capabilities
• Knowledge of digital pre-press
• Proficiency in Google Suite, Acrobat Pro, MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• BA/BS degree is required
• You have 10+ years of experience as a print production manager within an agency
• Experience using GSuite and Acrobat Pro is required

Responsibilities

• Oversee multiple print projects of varying complexity
• Work closely with creative teams, PMs, vendors, and suppliers to align on budgets, timelines, and production requirements
• Reverse engineer creative concepts into actionable production strategies
• Define detailed specs, source suppliers, and submit timely production estimates
• Ensure on-time, within-budget delivery by managing scope, vendor relationships, and approvals
• Set up studio tasks, oversee deliverables, and approve proofs alongside art directors
• Identify and negotiate with suppliers as needed, issue purchase orders, and manage print approvals
• Troubleshoot challenges, proactively resolve issues, and ensure production quality
• Stay professional, adaptable, and solution-oriented
• Listen actively, collaborate transparently, and take ownership
• Foster relationships, champion innovation, and continuously improve
• Own outcomes, escalate challenges when necessary, and work as a team

Preferred Qualifications

• Certified Print Production accreditation is an asset, but not required
• Pharma/Healthcare experience is an asset
• Print and Lettershop experience is preferred
• Integrated Production experience is an asset

Benefits

Remote work, flexible hours