Senior Print Production & Artwork Lead (On-site)

JobsTrackR; Greater London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

JobsTrackR in Park Royal, London, is recruiting an experienced Print Production & Artwork Manager to lead artwork, pre-press and production across client briefs from brief to finished product.

You’ll manage a varied workload, use Adobe Creative Suite, create and amend artwork for print, quote jobs, schedule production and liaise with clients, suppliers and the Operations Director. This on-site role offers ownership and progression.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years' experience within print production or related environment.
• Strong hands-on experience with Adobe Creative Suite.
• Experience creating, checking and amending artwork for print.
• A good understanding of litho and digital print.
• Knowledge of the complete production process from pre-press through to print, finishing and dispatch.
• Strong client-facing and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple jobs and competing deadlines.
• Good commercial awareness and an understanding of print costing and production decisions.
• A proactive approach – you’ll be someone who spots what needs doing and gets on with it.
• The confidence to make decisions, solve problems and take ownership.
• Excellent attention to detail and organisation.

Responsibilities

• Taking and interpreting client briefs and advising on the best way to produce each project.
• Creating, checking and amending artwork using Adobe Creative Suite.
• Preparing artwork from supplied design files ahead of pre-press and production.
• Providing hands‑on artwork and repro support when required.
• Liaising directly with clients, managing amends, deadlines and expectations.
• Preparing quotations, job sheets and production schedules.
• Advising clients on appropriate and cost‑effective print, materials and finishing options.
• Coordinating projects across pre‑press, print and finishing.
• Working alongside the Operations Director to manage production priorities and workloads.
• Liaising and negotiating with suppliers and arranging materials and resources.
• Tracking project costs and ensuring the relevant purchase orders are raised.
• Troubleshooting issues and making decisions to keep jobs moving.
• Ensuring work is delivered accurately, on time, within budget and to the required quality.
• Developing strong ongoing relationships with clients.

Skills

Client liaison

Project management

Communication skills

Time management

Attention to detail

Commercial awareness

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

JobsTrackR in Park Royal, London, is recruiting an experienced Print Production & Artwork Manager to lead artwork, pre-press and production across client briefs from brief to finished product.

You’ll manage a varied workload, use Adobe Creative Suite, create and amend artwork for print, quote jobs, schedule production and liaise with clients, suppliers and the Operations Director. This on-site role offers ownership and progression.