Design Production Manager

Design Production Manager Overview

• The Design Production Manager will oversee digital and print projects within a fast-paced creative team.
• Provide short-term support for creative development and production processes, ensuring efficiency and adherence to schedules.
• Collaborate with designers, content teams, stakeholders, developers, printers, and external vendors for seamless project execution.
• Ensure production-ready files meet brand standards and maintain accuracy and consistency.
• Support digital initiatives such as website updates, email campaigns, and social media content.
• Manage print production for collateral, event materials, publications, and direct mail projects.
• Coordinate design-to-development handoffs and conduct quality assurance for digital experiences.
• Maintain organized project files, schedules, and production documentation for efficient workflows.

Design Production Manager Key Responsibilities & Duties

• Manage day-to-day production tasks for digital and print projects from initiation to delivery.
• Coordinate timelines, priorities, reviews, and approvals across multiple concurrent projects.
• Prepare and review production-ready files, ensuring adherence to brand standards and accuracy.
• Support digital projects including website updates, email campaigns, and social media content.
• Manage print production for collateral, event materials, publications, and direct mail initiatives.
• Coordinate design-to-development handoffs and conduct quality assurance for digital experiences.
• Maintain project schedules, production trackers, budgets, and status reporting for effective management.
• Identify production issues early and implement resolutions to maintain project momentum.

Design Production Manager Job Requirements

• Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree required, preferably in a related field.
• 4-7 years of experience in creative production or design project management.
• Proficiency in Figma, Adobe Creative Suite, and Microsoft Excel for production tasks.
• Experience with Smartsheet or similar project management software for tracking and reporting.
• Strong understanding of digital and print production workflows and standards.
• Ability to manage multiple projects, deadlines, stakeholders, and vendors simultaneously.
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills to ensure high-quality outcomes.