Brand Integrated Production Manager

BLR Holdings, Inc.; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 48,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

CELLA by Randstad Digital is seeking a Brand Integrated Production Manager in Austin, TX to oversee print and integrated digital media production from concept to delivery. You will collaborate with internal teams and external vendors to hit timelines and budgets.

The role requires 2–5+ years in print production, strong knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite and PowerPoint, and familiarity with procurement systems like PeopleSoft and Ariba. Onsite work 4 days a week is expected.

Qualifications

• 2–5+ years of experience managing print production within an agency or in-house creative design team.
• Proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite, PowerPoint, and project/workflow tools (Workfront, Basecamp).
• Knowledge of Direct Mail best practices and postal guidelines.
• Familiarity with procurement platforms like PeopleSoft and Ariba.

Responsibilities

• Production Management: Oversee all stages of print and integrated digital media production, from initial concept through final delivery.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with internal business teams, creative staff, studio production teams, and external vendors to execute project goals.
• Specification & Procurement: Write technical production specifications, estimate production timelines, calculate unit costs, and manage purchase orders or change requests using procurement systems (e.g., PeopleSoft, Ariba).
• File Preparation & Quality Assurance: Review, revise, and generate native files across Adobe Creative Suite and PowerPoint, ensuring proper file construction and using tools like Adobe PDF Preview.
• Vendor & Third-Party Oversight: Manage third-party vendor relationships to enforce quality standards, negotiate project scope, and ensure alignment with direct mail and postal regulations.

Skills

Attention to detail

Multi-tasking

Written communication

Verbal communication

Time management

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

PowerPoint

Workfront

Basecamp

Job description

Location: Austin, TX (4-days onsite)Job Type: starts on a 12-month W2 hourly contract (extension/conversion based on performance)Compensation Range: $35-42/hrBenefits : health, vision, dental, 401k, and more ( https://shorturl.at/GMPcb )The Brand Integrated Production Manager oversees the end-to-end production management cycle, focusing heavily on printed media while integrating seamlessly across digital channels. In this role, you will collaborate with internal business partners, creative teams, and external vendors to deliver high-quality projects on time and within budget.Responsibilities:Production Management: Oversee all stages of print and integrated digital media production, from initial concept through final delivery.Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with internal business teams, creative staff, studio production teams, and external vendors to execute project goals.Specification & Procurement: Write technical production specifications, estimate production timelines, calculate unit costs, and manage purchase orders or change requests using procurement systems (e.g., PeopleSoft, Ariba).File Preparation & Quality Assurance: Review, revise, and generate native files across Adobe Creative Suite and PowerPoint, ensuring proper file construction and using tools like Adobe PDF Preview.Vendor & Third-Party Oversight: Manage third-party vendor relationships to enforce quality standards, negotiate project scope, and ensure alignment with direct mail and postal regulations.Qualifications:Experience: 2 to 5+ years of experience managing print production within an agency or in-house creative design team.Software & Systems: Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite, PowerPoint, and creative workflow platforms (e.g., Workfront, Basecamp).Technical Printing Knowledge: Expertise in paper stocks, weights, coatings, ink configurations, and structural file preparation; working knowledge of Direct Mail best practices and postal guidelines is strongly preferred.Financial & Administrative Skills: Familiarity with corporate procurement platforms (PeopleSoft, Ariba) and basic cost estimation.Core Competencies: Exceptional attention to detail, strong multi-tasking capability, clear written/verbal communication, and the ability to thrive under tight deadlines.Job ID: JN -092026-146750#LI-Cella#LI-KM1Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.At Cella, a randstad digital company, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact [e-mail] offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Cella by randstad digital offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).This posting is open for thirty (30) days.ABOUT CELLAWe are passionate about connecting you with the right role at the right organization—and providing you great benefits for the great work you do. With an attractive compensation package including competitive salary, 401(k) plan, weekly paychecks, holiday pay and a health benefits program, we have you covered.Cella is an award-winning leader in consulting, staffing and managed solutions for creative, marketing, digital and proposal development teams. We help people build meaningful careers and partner with companies to help them win. Our staffing solutions include freelance, contract, temporary, temp-to-hire and direct hire positions. Cella has earned the 2022 Best of Staffing Client and Talent 10-Year Diamond Awards—an honor earned by only 1% of staffing firms in the U.S. Cella is an equal opportunity employer.