Studio Manager

LJ Recruitment; Letchworth; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Letchworth-based company is seeking an experienced Studio Manager to lead pre-press print production for large format projects. You will convert briefs into detailed drawings, manage the art-working team, and ensure products meet high quality standards.

Proficiency with Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop is essential, along with strong attention to detail and the ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment. Salary is negotiable DOE.

Qualifications

• Experience in large format print production and manufacturing.
• Team management experience.
• Good multi-tasker.
• Good team player.
• Salary is negotiable DOE.

Responsibilities

• All aspects of pre-press print production from small to large format and complex builds.
• Take customer briefs and translate into detailed technical drawings.
• Produce assembly drawings, estimate material yield, assess production methods.
• Liaise with customers.
• Manage the Art-working team to prioritise workload and sign-off artwork.
• Design products using Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop to meet specs.
• Coordinate with Production Team to ensure highest quality.
• Provide RIP support to Production Team.
• Assist with print finishing.

Skills

Large format printing

Team management

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe Photoshop

Attention to detail

Tools

RIP software

Job description

I'm currently supporting a client based in Letchworth Garden City, who are looking for an experienced Studio Manager. You will be working on the pre-print artwork production efforts, delivering to customers the company's core values of quality, service and speed.

My client are specialists in high quality large format printing, POS solutions and displays.

Previous experience in large format print production and manufacturing is essential. You'll have a "can-do" attitude and a keen eye for detail to ensure every product is produced to our highest standards, even when working to tight deadlines.

The Role

All aspects of pre-press print production - ranging from simplistic small and large format print to complex manufacturing build projects

Taking customer briefs and converting briefs into detailed technical drawings

Producing assembly drawings, calculating yield of materials, assessing proposed production methods and identifying any potential issues with material etc

Customer liaison

Managing the Art-working team to prioritise workload, review and sign-off artwork before Production

Designing and creating products using Adobe suite - including illustrator and photoshop for customer requirements and specifications - essential

Communicating and liaising with the Production Team to ensure the products are produced to the highest possible standard and quality

Assisting Production Team with RIP support

Assisting Production Team with print finishing

About you

Large format and manufacturing pre-press print production

Team management experience

Good multi-tasker

Good team player

Salary is negotiable DOE

Working hours, 8am-5.30pm Monday - Friday