Associate Director, Graphic Prepress - HARGROVE, Lanham, Maryland

Encore; Seabrook (MD); Hybrid; USD 112,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

Encore is seeking an Associate Director of Graphic Prepress to lead the Graphic Detailing team, manage workflows, timelines, and quality control in a hybrid work setting. The role collaborates across departments to improve efficiency and training on the Hargrove graphics ordering system.

You will oversee color management, software maintenance, and departmental SOPs while supervising staff and aligning with company policies and goals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in graphic design or equivalent pre-press experience.
• 8+ years in color management software and processes.
• 8+ years in graphic design/print production.
• Minimum 5+ years supervisory experience.
• Proficient in Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop, Acrobat Pro.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Graphic Detailing team, manage workflow and quality control.
• Collaborate with event management to resolve internal workflow issues.
• Oversee color management and calibration of substrates and printing machines.
• Train team on Hargrove graphics ordering system.
• Create standard operating procedures for department operations.
• Monitor KPIs and drive cost efficiencies.

Skills

Adobe Illustrator

InDesign

Photoshop

Acrobat Pro

Microsoft Office Suite

Supervisory experience

Color management

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in graphic design or equivalent pre-press experience

Tools

Color Management Software

Ordering system

Job description

Position Overview

The Associate Director, Graphic Prepress is responsible for the leadership of the Graphic Prepress Detailing department. This position is responsible for overseeing workflow assignments, timelines, software management, labor, training, quality control, and assuring customer needs are satisfied. The Associate Director, Graphic Prepress will report to the Director, Graphic Services.

Key Job Responsibilities

Graphic Detailing

• Manage and direct projects, workflow, and quality control of the graphic detailing team.
• Collaborate with the event management team to address and rectify any internal workflow issues.
• Interface with the conceptual design team as needed.
• Oversee the color management process.
• Maintain and update software needed for processing graphic files.
• Maintain high quality control levels from the file creation through printing process.
• Work with the graphics production team to calibrate all substrates and printing machinery.
• Monitor the industry for new substrates that would be beneficial to our printing needs.
• Collaborate across departments to identify areas of waste reduction and cost efficiencies that drive success.
• Train the event management team in the proper use of Hargrove graphics ordering system.
• Properly process orders through internal system.
• Create and administer standard operating procedures for department operations that align to the overall Hargrove process.
• Adhere and enforce all company policies and procedures.
• Other duties as assigned.

Resource Allocation

• Own the assignment and scheduling of team members ensuring that the appropriate talent is leveraged against the required task.
• Facilitate team members' efficient utilization and deployment of resources.
• Increase operational effectiveness by ensuring team members are demonstrating Hargrove Purpose mission and core values.
• Monitor and improve the team's efficiency and productivity using standards and KPI's.

People Development

• Ensure assignments provide team members with opportunities for growth and development
• Maintain clear expectations regarding responsibilities, behaviors, and daily activities.
• Facilitate training and development opportunities for team members and ensure a safe work environment consistent with company values.
• Provide continuous feedback to direct reports and conduct annual reviews.
• Partner with direct supervisor and HR business partners to manage human resources activity including selection, performance management, salary administration, training and development and strategic human resources planning.

Job Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in graphic design or equivalent professional experience in pre-press operations
• 8+ years of experience with color management software and processes
• 8+ years working experience in graphic design and/or related fields for print production
• Minimum 5+ years related supervisory experience.
• Proficient in the use of Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop, and Acrobat Pro
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
• Organizational and problem-solving skills

Competencies

Deliver World Class Service

• Hospitality
• Ownership

Do The Right Thing

• Manages Ambiguity

Drive Results

• Directs Work
• Achieves Goals

See The Big Picture

• Financial Acumen

Value People

• Builds Effective Teams

For more information on our Competency Group, refer to the Competency Based Talent Management page on Encore Connect by searching for the title or copy & pasting this URL Link: (https://psav.sharepoint.com/sites/HR/SitePages/Competency-Supported-Talent-Management.aspx).

Work Environment

Office

Work is performed in a hybrid home and office environment. Working times may include irregular hours and on-call status including days, evenings, weekends, and holidays. Team members must adhere to appearance guidelines as defined by Hargrove based in an office environment and when traveling, on an individual venue or a representation of venues in that city or area. Most office work will take place in a climate-controlled environment. Surroundings in office at times can be chaotic, high energy, and noisy, with high traffic volumes, dusty, and exposure to weather conditions.

The above information on this description is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, skills, efforts, requirements or working conditions associated with the job. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, management reserves the right to revise the job or to require that other or different tasks be performed as assigned.

Salary Pay Range

$111,687.00 - $145,181.00

The compensation offered for this role is determined based on the qualifications outlined in the job posting for the specified location. Final compensation is based on a number of factors including location, travel, relevant work experience, or particular skills and expertise. In addition, some positions may be eligible for other compensation such as potential overtime, bonuses or incentives.

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