Freelance Senior Print Production Manager
Freelance Senior Print Production Manager
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Job Description
Hogarth is the Global Content Experience Company. Part of WPP Hogarth partners with one in every two of the worlds top 100 brands including Coca-Cola Ford Rolex Nestl Mondelez and Dyson. With a breadth of experience across an extensive range of sectors Hogarth offers the unrivaled ability to deliver relevant engaging and measurable content across all channels and media - both established and emerging. The number of channels at our fingertips; the need for speed; and the drive for mass personalisation all mean that brands need different solutions. Our global team of over 7500 craft and technology experts brings together creative production and innovation to help clients navigate this exciting and ever-changing world of todays content experience.
WPP is the creative transformation company. We use the power of creativity to build better futures for our people planet clients and communities. Working at WPP means being part of a global network of more than 100000 talented people dedicated to doing extraordinary work for our clients. We operate in over 100 countries with corporate headquarters in New York London and Singapore. WPP is a world leader in marketing services with deep AI data and technology capabilities global presence and unrivalled creative talent. Our clients include many of the biggest companies and advertisers in the world including approximately 300 of the Fortune Global people are the key to our success. Were committed to fostering a culture of creativity belonging and continuous learning attracting and developing the brightest talent and providing exciting career opportunities that help our people grow.
About Hogarth
Hogarth is the Global Content Experience Company. Part of WPP Hogarth partners with one in every two of the worlds top 100 a breadth of experience across an extensive range of sectors Hogarth offers the unrivalled ability to deliver relevant engaging and measurable content across all channels and media -both established and emerging. The number of channels at our fingertips; the need for speed; and the drive for mass personalisation all mean that brands need different global team of over 6000 craft and technology experts brings together creative production andinnovation to help clients navigate this exciting and ever-changing world of todays content experience.
What does a Senior Print Production Manager do at Hogarth
The Senior Print Production Manager ensures all aspects of the print production process is managed seamlessly and the necessary quality adherence to client-supplied budget and timing requirements are achieved. They provide strong project management skills to maintain schedules and track progress for all printed materials on various Senior Print Production manager is also responsible for supervision of on-site installations and effectiverouting and reviewing of projects through the print production range of work includes packaging collateral projects retail window and in-store graphics large formatGraphics front lit and back lit fabric prints event graphics signage OOH table signs gift cards andpremiums.
Reporting lines and key stakeholders
This role reports to the APAC Regional Director in Singapore.This role works closely with PPM team members Channel team members and Channel clients.
Key Responsibilities
Project Management
Implement project specs and communicate any obstacles that would require additional funding to client-supplied brief and budget
Track all deliverables by developing timelines and schedules with team. Flag issues that may affect internal or external workflow
Brief and manage suppliers during proofing colour management and printing phases
Share spec recommendations; provide color guidance and advise on best methods for quality control fordirect/indirect purchase
Work with cross-functional teams to receive project briefs and clearly communicate project status
Provide effective reporting and keep clients informed of the production status of all projects
On-site Approvals
Attend on-site press approvals ensuring perfect color reproduction as per the worldwide color approvalspecifications and guidelines
Appreciate small colour variations and give directions to printers on the spot
Join external business partners on-press and optimize their deliverables regarding quality and substratesas appropriate
Attend on-site bindery and fulfilment approvals including bindery checks finishing quality control and kit spot-checking
Strictly manage confidentiality requirements during on-site approvals
Installation
Brief and manage store partner teams regarding space availability and dates of each store windowensuring correct permits to ensure seamless installation within tight launch deadlines
Plan and manage the production and installation of New Store Opening collateral
Track all shipments
Pre-empt print and installation challenges and alert the 3D department before production to ensure assembly of both 2D and 3D structures to the correct high quality standards
Inspect each site installation and rectify any flaws immediately
Collation of all post installation photos covering all angles for submission with invoice andpost-installation reports
Liaise with store partner teams for costs timings and permits to dismantle units according to the storeagreed terms
General Management
Oversee external production agencies when they perform any of the supply chain services
Work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure agencies and suppliers are strictly following theproduction specifications schedules and ways of working
Train manage and oversee team of Print Production Managers as required
Requirements
University degree and/or a minimum of 7 years print production experience in an agency in-house corporate graphic design/production department or equivalent group.
Expert color analysis skills
Extensive experience with; Pre-press /Large and small format offset printing/UV offset and flat-bed printing/Screen printing/Digital printing/Dye sublimation on fabric techniques/UV fabric front lit and back lit print/photographic mediums/Post-production finishing techniques/Digital photographic mediums/Wood fabric and metal fabrication techniques
Solid knowledge in printing standards such as ISO G7 or GRACoL
Experienced in on-press color approvals and bindery approvals at printers and finishers
High levels of patience to achieve desired print quality with many rounds of press pass for each visual
Strong project manager who is proactive highly organized excellent at multitasking comfortable under pressure and able to work effectively as a team member
Functional ability to review files in Creative Suite: Adobe InDesign Illustrator and Photoshop
Understanding of latest print production software; GMG Print Factory etc
Working knowledge and high competency in RGB to CMYK conversions and quality expectations to clientspecifications to provide oversight and guidance to clients and designers
Knowledge of pixel resolution challenges and size enlargement ratios
Understanding of colour variations on different substrates to recommend best options
Strong written and spoken skills required for English and Japanese
Must be able to travel as required sometimes several weeks at a time
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Hands on
No egos here. Just a shared drive to roll up our sleeves and make great things happen. Every project--big or small gets our full energy because we believe in doing things right. Every single time. Its how we deliver real results without cutting corners.
Honesty
We are real and authentic with each other and in our work. Honest direct communication builds the trust we need to collaborate grow and make meaningful things together. Its not always easy but its always worth it.
Heart & Soul
We bring heart to everything we make. Passion pride and relentless drive push us beyond good enough because we care deeply about our craft and were always chasing better. We love what we do and it shows.
Happy Family
Creating a space where everyone feels valued--even when opinions differ makes this a supportive and inclusive environment for our people. We embrace our differences celebrate our wins together and never lose our sense of humor.
Hungry
Curiosity keeps us hungry. We question experiment and always seek out whats next. We never settle and we never stop learning.
WPP is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without discrimination or regard to particular characteristics. We are committed to fostering a culture of respect in which everyone feels they belong and has the same opportunities to progress in their careers.
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Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
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