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Job Title: Retail Print Production Manager

Location: San Mateo, CA

Duration: 12 Months

Pay rate: $57/Hr on W2

Job Description:

Role Overview:

• We're seeking an experienced Retail Print Production Manager to support high-volume print and retail display production across marketing campaigns, product launches, and events.
• This role is critical in ensuring the timely, cost-effective, and high-quality execution of physical marketing assets—including POP displays, branded merchandise, signage, and event collateral.
• You’ll collaborate daily with internal teams and external vendors, owning project timelines, budgets, and production logistics from start to finish.

What You’ll Do:

• Evaluate project briefs and define production scope, requirements, and expectations
• Collect and communicate all production details: templates, materials, dimensions, specs
• Source and manage quotes, estimates, and production timelines from vendors
• Review and proof final assets to ensure alignment with brand standards and retailer specs
• Coordinate production logistics: shipping, kitting, delivery, and installation timelines
• Partner with internal design, marketing, and retail teams, along with outside agencies and vendors
• Create and test new temporary retail displays, including in-store measurements and material validation
• Manage vendor contracts, performance, and procurement processes
• Provide regular updates to stakeholders, including daily and weekly progress reports
• Track and manage POs, invoices, and overall production budgets
• Identify cost-saving opportunities across print and distribution channels
• Maintain accurate financial reporting for each project

Preferred Experience:

• Extensive experience in managing end-to-end print production, including specifications, bidding, vendor oversight, fulfillment, mailing, and invoicing
• Expertise in a range of print methods and materials, from offset and digital printing to branded merchandise and event displays

Skills & Qualifications:

• 5–7 years of experience in print production management (materials, timelines, proofing, logistics)
• 3–4 years of experience in retail displays or in-store marketing production
• Proven success in vendor selection, cost negotiation, and project bidding
• Strong understanding of various print formats and substrates (offset digital, offset web, etc.)
• Highly organized with outstanding attention to detail and quality control
• Strong critical thinking skills; self-starter with a proactive, solutions-oriented mindset
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
• Excellent communication and project reporting skills
• Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, Acrobat) and Microsoft Office
• Familiarity with cloud-based project tracking tools and online proofing platforms is a plus
• Bachelor’s Degree required
• Minimum 2 years in mid- to senior-level project or production management

About ASK: ASK Consulting is an award-winning technology and professional services recruiting firm servicing Fortune 500 organizations nationally. With 5 nationwide offices, two global delivery centers, and employees in 42 states-ASK Consulting connects people with amazing opportunities

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