Director - Large Format Print Operations

JBN & Associates, LLC; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

JBN & Associates, LLC in San Diego, CA, is seeking an experienced Director of Large Format Print Operations to lead distributed graphics and production teams across locations. The role drives efficiency, quality, and scalable workflows to support growth in a fast-paced trade show environment.

The successful candidate will have 10+ years in large-format graphics/print production, 5+ years of leadership, deep knowledge of color management, pre-press, finishing, substrates, and proven capability to

Qualifications

• 10+ years in large-format graphics, print production, pre-press, exhibit graphics, or related field.
• 5+ years of leadership experience managing graphics or production teams.
• Strong knowledge of large-format printing, color management, pre-press, finishing, and multiple substrates.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop graphics and production teams across multiple locations.
• Oversee graphics from file preparation and pre-press through printing, finishing, quality control, and delivery.
• Improve workflows and processes to reduce errors, reprints, waste, and missed deadlines.
• Manage vendor and print facility relationships and performance.
• Partner with Project Management, Design, Production, and Operations.
• Take ownership of complex client escalations and drive sustainable solutions.

Skills

Large-format printing

Leadership

Process design

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Director of Large Format Print Operations to lead geographically dispersed graphics and print production teams for an established, growing trade show exhibit company.

The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in large-format printing and production, proven success managing teams across multiple locations, and hands‑on experience building processes, procedures, and operational workflows from the ground up.

This is a leadership opportunity for someone who thrives in a fast‑paced production environment and knows how to improve efficiency, strengthen accountability, reduce errors, and create scalable processes that support continued growth.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead and develop graphics and production teams across multiple locations.
• Oversee graphics from file preparation and pre‑press through printing, finishing, quality control, and delivery.
• Improve workflows and processes to reduce errors, reprints, waste, and missed deadlines.
• Manage vendor and print facility relationships and performance.
• Partner with Project Management, Design, Production, and Operations.
• Take ownership of complex client escalations and drive sustainable solutions.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• 10+ years of experience in large-format graphics, print production, pre-press, exhibit graphics, or a related field.
• 5+ years of leadership experience managing graphics or production teams.
• Strong knowledge of large-format printing, color management, pre-press, finishing, and multiple substrates.
• Experience managing distributed teams, vendors, or production facilities.
• Proven ability to manage costs and deliver against non-negotiable deadlines.
• Strong operational, problem-solving, communication, and leadership skills.