Print Production Manager

TOPPAN TRIDENT SINGAPORE PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 53,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

Toppan Trident is seeking an experienced Print Production Manager to support a key global client in Tokyo. You will ensure artwork moves smoothly from design through to print, maintaining quality and consistency while coordinating with clients, internal teams, and print partners.

The role requires around 5 years in print production or packaging repro, a solid understanding of colour management and proofing, and strong collaboration skills.

Qualifications

• Around 5 years experience in print production, packaging repro, or a related creative/print environment.
• Good working knowledge of print processes across different packaging types.
• Solid understanding of colour management and proofing.
• An eye for detail and a strong sense of brand quality.

Responsibilities

• Be the main reference for print feasibility and quality for projects.
• Review new packaging designs and advise on artwork and separation approaches.
• Coordinate with clients, printers and suppliers to align on technical solutions.
• Provide guidance to Artworkers to achieve accurate, consistent outcomes.
• Coach Artworkers to build confidence and consistency.
• Maintain brand colour standards and print quality.
• Keep printer specifications and records up to date in systems.
• Review printed results and share observations for improvement.
• Collaborate with account, artwork and production teams to keep work on time.

Skills

Print production

Packaging repro

Color management

Proofing

Client collaboration

Bilingual EN/JP

Job description

At Toppan Trident, we partner with some of the world’s leading brands to bring packaging to life - consistently, accurately and at scale. Our work sits between creative design and final print, ensuring brand intent is protected across markets and technologies.We’re growing our Print Production team and are looking for an experienced Print Production Manager to support a key global client in Tokyo.This role is well suited to someone who enjoys working closely with others, balancing creativity with practical execution, and taking pride in delivering high‑quality print outcomes.What you’ll be doingAs Print Production Manager, you’ll be a key contributor to ensuring artwork moves smoothly from design through to print, with quality and consistency front of mind. Working with clients, internal teams and print partners, you will:Support projects as the main point of reference for print feasibility and qualityReview new packaging designs and advise on appropriate artwork and separation approachesWork with clients, printers and suppliers to align on technical solutions and expectationsProvide clear guidance to Artworkers to help achieve accurate and consistent outcomesSupport and coach Artworkers as needed, encouraging confidence and consistencyHelp maintain brand colour standards and overall print qualityKeep printer specifications, qualifications and related records up to date in Trident systemsReview printed results and share observations to support ongoing improvementCollaborate closely with account, artwork and production teams to keep work moving on timeWhat we’re looking forAround 5 years’ experience in print production, packaging repro, or a related creative/print environmentGood working knowledge of print processes across different packaging typesSolid understanding of colour management and proofingAn eye for detail and a strong sense of brand qualityComfortable explaining print considerations in a clear, practical wayCollaborative, organised and solutions‑focusedLanguage (Bilingual Role): Professional fluency in English and Japanese (JLPT N1/N2 equivalent) to communicate with global stakeholders and local Japanese printers.Based in Tokyo and able to work onsite at our client’s officeWhy join Toppan Trident?Work with global brands on complex, high‑profile packaging projectsBe part of a supportive, experienced and collaborative teamExposure to end‑to‑end packaging execution across marketsOpportunities to build expertise and grow naturally with the roleWork LocationOnsite role based in Tokyo, Japan