Account Manager

OLBERDING; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401k with company contributions

Flexible/hybrid work schedules

PTO and holidays

Parental leave

Job summary

Olberding Brand Family, founded in 1919 and headquartered in Cincinnati, provides graphics design, management, and printing services for consumer brands. We design, optimize and protect brands across print and digital platforms.

The Account Manager will advocate for client brands, manage project status, and ensure timely, quality delivery in a fast-paced environment. The role leverages pre-media expertise and communication with production teams.

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience in graphic design or printing work preferred.
• Degree in Business or Graphics Communication – or equivalent experience.
• Proficient use of AppleOS (Office, Excel, FileMaker Pro) and the Adobe Suite.
• Basic knowledge of color separation, management and printing processes (flexographic, rotogravure, offset, digital).
• Experience in print production, pre-press and printing processes.
• General knowledge of color management, inks and packaging substrates.

Responsibilities

• Manage the status and execution of each project.
• Coordinate planning, development and documentation to ensure timely deliverables and project success.
• Gather information and materials needed to kick off a project.
• Enter all written communication into the order entry system.
• Review checklists to ensure all pieces or materials are validated prior to project kickoff.
• Own confirmation of print feasibility for designs.
• Champion the communication of color development of master images, color standards and brand intent.
• Possesses knowledge of consumer products packaging, creative design, production artwork process and print production a plus.

Skills

Color management

Print production

Adobe Suite

FileMaker Pro

Apple OS

Color separation

Education

Business/Graphics communications degree

Tools

Adobe Suite

Excel

FileMaker Pro

Office

Job description

Account Manager

Founded in 1919 as Phototype and recently rebranded as the Olberding Brand Family, we are a family company focused on delivering the highest quality and client service in the graphics design, management and printing industry. We Design, Optimize and Protect Brands. Our clients are primarily consumer products companies and printers and we help them by delivering a broad range of services from brand strategy and packaging design, to adaptive design across various print and digital platforms, all the way to color management and the production of printing plates. With our world headquarters located in Cincinnati, we have over 450 employees throughout the United States and offices in Europe and Asia.

The Account Manager serves as an advocate for our client’s brands and must ensure that brand equity is maintained throughout all pieces of art and must be able to thrive in a deadline-driven environment.

Duties and Responsibilities Include:

• Manage the status and execution of each project
• Coordinate planning, development and documentation to ensure timely deliverables and job/project success and quality
• Gather all information and materials needed to kick off a project
• Enter all written communication into the order entry system
• Review checklists to ensure all pieces or materials are validated prior to project kickoff
• Own confirmation of print feasibility for designs
• Champion the communication of color development of master images, color standards and brand intent
• Possesses knowledge of consumer products packaging, creative design, production artwork process and print production a plus

Qualifications Include:

• 5+ years experience in graphic design or printing work preferred
• Degree in Business or Graphics Communication – or equivalent experience
• Proficient use of Apple operating systems (Office, Excel, FileMaker Pro) and the Adobe Suite
• Basic knowledge of color separation, management and printing processes (flexographic, rotogravure, offset, digital)
• Experience in print production, pre-press and printing processes
• General knowledge of color management, inks and packaging substrates

Why Choose Olberding Brand Family?

When you join Olberding Brand Family, you’re not just taking a job; you’re becoming part of a legacy of excellence and innovation. We offer a supportive and dynamic work environment where your expertise in pre-media will be highly valued. We believe in supporting our employees' well-being and offer a competitive benefits package that includes:

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance to keep you and your family healthy
• A 401k retirement plan with company contributions to help you plan for your future
• Flexible/hybrid work schedules that promote work-life balance
• Generous paid time off (PTO), personal time, and volunteer time off, in addition to 8 observed holidays
• Parental leave to support growing families

The Olberding Brand Family is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes individuals of diverse talents and backgrounds.