Print Production Manager – Retail & Merchandising (Market Street Design)

Pavone Groups Market Street Design division is seeking a highly skilled Print Production Manager with deep expertise in print production retail merchandising POS and large-format/structural display execution. This is a critical replacement hire as we transition responsibilities from a long-tenured team member nearing retirement. The role supports and grows our legacy merchandising clients and ensures flawless production delivery across every retail touchpoint.

If you thrive in a fast-paced environment love precision and enjoy partnering closely with creative and production teams to bring ideas to life then this is your opportunity!

What Youll Do:

Print & Production Management

• Oversee all stages of print production for POS retail displays packaging and large-format materials.
• Prepare preflight and release production-ready files with exceptional technical accuracy and brand fidelity.
• Manage color accuracy proofing dielines file setup structural considerations and final output.
• Own production schedules and workflows from concept through delivery.

Vendor & Partner Coordination

• Collaborate with printers fabricators and production partners to ensure feasibility and flawless execution.
• Review estimates negotiate where appropriate and guide vendor teams through technical requirements.
• Troubleshoot production issues and quickly deliver solutions under tight timelines.

Project & Workflow Management

• Manage multiple complex projects simultaneously in a fast-moving environment.
• Track timelines identify risks maintain proactive communication and ensure alignment across teams.
• Maintain rigorous detail organization and version control.

Continuous Growth & Innovation

• Stay current on materials substrates production technologies and sustainable print solutions.
• Recommend process improvements workflow efficiencies and vendor innovations.
• Support the evolution and modernization of Pavone Groups merchandising production capabilities.

Cross-Agency Collaboration

• Partner closely with Creative Directors Designers Account Teams and Project Managers.
• Educate teams on best practices in retail/POS production and print constraints.
  

• 5 years of experience in print productionideally with strong exposure to retail POS or large-format environments.
• Deep technical knowledge of substrates print techniques (litho flexo digital) dielines and finishing methods.
• High proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator InDesign Photoshop Acrobat).
• Proven experience preparing and releasing print-ready mechanicals.
• Exceptional attention to detail in proofing color accuracy and technical specifications.
• Strong project management and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and collaborate cross-functionally.
• Hybrid availability: In-office Monday Wednesday and Thursday.

Why Join Market Street Design at Pavone Group

This team operates with agility and close-knit collaboration while being part of a larger full-service people-first agency. Youll work with long-standing clients help shape the future of our merchandising capabilities and join a supportive group that values expertise innovation and craft.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Pavone Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We do not discriminate based on race color religion sex (including pregnancy childbirth or related conditions) national origin age disability genetic information sexual orientation gender identity or expression veteran status or any other legally protected status.