Digital Project Manager (Hybrid)

Cella Inc; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 108,886,000 - 117,482,000; Full time

Job summary

Cella is seeking a contract production lead in Austin, TX to drive end-to-end print execution and Direct Mail programming, collaborating with executive creative leaders to turn complex visual concepts into cost-efficient campaigns nationwide.

You will work with Creative Directors, studios, and external vendors, negotiating costs, managing budgets, and ensuring schedules, postal compliance, and high QA standards across campaigns.

Qualifications

• 2-5 years of progressive print production experience in an agency or design team environment.
• Deep technical expertise in Adobe Creative Cloud (InDesign, Photoshop) and variable data Direct Mail practices.
• Proven track record of managing large budgets and vendor negotiations for cost efficiencies.
• Familiarity with Workfront, Basecamp, PeopleSoft, and Ariba; strong QA standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end print production from concept to final delivery.
• Engineer complex project specs and Direct Mail templates for personalization and QA.
• Negotiate vendor costs and manage budgets with bid analyses and cost-saving measures.
• Establish and track production timelines ensuring postal compliance and on-time delivery.

Skills

Print production experience

Budget management

Vendor negotiations

QA standards

Creative workflows

Tools

Adobe Creative Cloud (InDesign, Photoshop)

Workfront

Basecamp

PeopleSoft

Ariba

Job description

Location: Austin, TexasJob Type: ContractCompensation Range: $38 - 41 per hourAre you ready to drive production excellence and optimize high-impact physical deliverables for a top-tier brand? This strategic opportunity positions you as a critical consultative partner, leading end-to-end print execution, Direct Mail programming, and vendor negotiations. You will collaborate directly with executive creative leaders to turn complex visual concepts into seamless, cost-effective realities across nationwide campaigns.

Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with Creative Directors, studio teams, and external vendors to lead end-to-end print production from initial concept through final delivery.
• Engineer complex project specifications, technical file constructions, and Direct Mail template programs to optimize personalization and quality assurance.
• Negotiate vendor costs and oversee budget management, executing competitive bid analysis and cost-saving measures across external supplier pools.
• Establish and track comprehensive production timelines to ensure cross-functional milestones, postal compliance, and key delivery schedules are met flawlessly.

Qualifications:

• 2-5 years of progressive print production experience within an agency or internal design team environment.
• Deep technical expertise in Adobe Creative Cloud (InDesign, Photoshop), production specification development, and variable data Direct Mail practices.
• Proven track record of managing large budgets, directing vendor negotiations, and executing competitive bid analyses to drive measurable cost efficiencies.
• Proficiency with creative workflow tools (Workfront, Basecamp) and enterprise procurement platforms (PeopleSoft, Ariba) alongside strong QA standards.

JOBID: 082026-144563#LI-CELLA#LI-MM10#PL

Equal 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.

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Pay 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 this company Cella is an award-winning leader in consulting, staffing and managed solutions for creative, marketing, digital and proposal development teams.

Location/Region: Austin, TX (78758)