Creative Production Manager

Berg Hospitality Group; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Berg Hospitality Group seeks a Creative Production Manager to lead graphic design and print production across its restaurant and hospitality brands. This hands-on role blends design with production management from concept to final delivery, handling in-house printing and vendor coordination.

The ideal candidate is a strong designer with savvy production sense, capable of managing timelines, costs and brand integrity across multiple concepts in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 1-5 years of professional graphic design experience with a strong print and digital portfolio.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, particularly InDesign, Illustrator and Photoshop.
• Strong typography, layout, photo-editing and image-retouching skills.
• Knowledge of print production, including bleeds, color profiles, file preparation, paper stocks, substrates, finishes and binding methods.
• Experience working with printers, fabricators or other production vendors.
• Ability to evaluate vendor quotes and identify cost-effective solutions.
• Excellent proofreading, organization, project-management and attention-to-detail skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects, deadlines and priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate across departments.
• Degree or formal training in Graphic Design, Visual Communications or a related field preferred; equivalent experience will be considered.
• Experience with professional in-house printing and finishing equipment is preferred.
• Hospitality, restaurant, luxury, lifestyle or event experience is a plus.
• Photography, video editing, animation or motion-graphics skills are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Design print and digital materials across multiple restaurant and hospitality brands, including menus, signage, invitations, advertisements, event collateral, email and social media assets
• Maintain each concept's distinct visual identity and brand standards
• Resize and adapt creative for various platforms, dimensions and applications
• Retouch, color-correct and prepare photography for print and digital use
• Prepare accurate, production-ready files and proof all content, pricing and specifications
• Collaborate with Marketing, Culinary, Beverage, Operations and Events teams to execute projects and revisions
• Maintain organized design files, photography and brand assets
• Manage print projects from final artwork through production and delivery
• Oversee in-house printing and finishing, including equipment, supplies and inventory
• Determine whether projects should be produced in-house or outsourced based on cost, timing and quality
• Request and compare vendor quotes and recommend cost-effective production solutions
• Coordinate with printers and fabricators on materials, quantities, finishes, proofs, deadlines and delivery
• Review proofs for accuracy, color consistency and production quality
• Maintain vendor relationships, pricing and order history
• Identify opportunities to consolidate orders, reduce costs and improve production efficiencies
• Troubleshoot production issues and coordinate corrections or reprints as needed

Skills

Graphic design

Print production

Typography

Project management

Communication

Education

Degree in Graphic Design

Tools

Adobe InDesign

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe Photoshop

Color management

Job description

Description

Berg Hospitality Group is seeking a creative, detail-oriented Creative Production Manager to lead graphic design and print production across our portfolio of restaurant and hospitality brands.

This hands-on role combines creative design with production management, taking projects from concept through final delivery. The ideal candidate is a strong designer who can work across multiple brand identities while managing in-house printing, outside vendors, timelines and production costs.

Responsibilities

Graphic Design

• Design print and digital materials across multiple restaurant and hospitality brands, including menus, signage, invitations, advertisements, event collateral, email and social media assets
• Maintain each concept's distinct visual identity and brand standards
• Resize and adapt creative for various platforms, dimensions and applications
• Retouch, color-correct and prepare photography for print and digital use
• Prepare accurate, production-ready files and proof all content, pricing and specifications
• Collaborate with Marketing, Culinary, Beverage, Operations and Events teams to execute projects and revisions
• Maintain organized design files, photography and brand assets

Print Production

• Manage print projects from final artwork through production and delivery
• Oversee in-house printing and finishing, including equipment, supplies and inventory
• Determine whether projects should be produced in-house or outsourced based on cost, timing and quality
• Request and compare vendor quotes and recommend cost-effective production solutions
• Coordinate with printers and fabricators on materials, quantities, finishes, proofs, deadlines and delivery
• Review proofs for accuracy, color consistency and production quality
• Maintain vendor relationships, pricing and order history
• Identify opportunities to consolidate orders, reduce costs and improve production efficiencies
• Troubleshoot production issues and coordinate corrections or reprints as needed

Requirements

Qualifications

• 1-5 years of professional graphic design experience with a strong print and digital portfolio
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, particularly InDesign, Illustrator and Photoshop
• Strong typography, layout, photo-editing and image-retouching skills
• Knowledge of print production, including bleeds, color profiles, file preparation, paper stocks, substrates, finishes and binding methods
• Experience working with printers, fabricators or other production vendors
• Ability to evaluate vendor quotes and identify cost-effective solutions
• Excellent proofreading, organization, project-management and attention-to-detail skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects, deadlines and priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate across departments
• Degree or formal training in Graphic Design, Visual Communications or a related field preferred; equivalent experience will be considered
• Experience with professional in-house printing and finishing equipment is preferred
• Hospitality, restaurant, luxury, lifestyle or event experience is a plus
• Photography, video editing, animation or motion-graphics skills are a plus