Freelance Integrated Producer: Print, Merch & Media

Curious Plot; Minneapolis (MN); In loco; USD 55.000 - 83.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Curious Plot is seeking a Freelance Integrated Producer to lead print production, branded merchandise, and event materials in a fast-paced agency environment. You will collaborate with project managers, creative and account teams to move projects from estimating through final delivery, ensuring on-time, on-budget outcomes.

The role requires strong production judgment, hands-on experience in print and promo production, and the ability to manage multiple productions and vendors concurrently.

Competenze

• 5+ years of production experience within advertising, marketing or creative agency.
• Strong hands-on experience in commercial print production, branded merchandise and promotional products.
• Integrated production experience across photo and video.
• Solid knowledge of estimating, bidding, scheduling and vendor management.
• Understanding of prepress, proofs, color, finishing and print production requirements.
• Familiarity with apparel and merchandise production methods such as screen printing, embroidery and heat transfer.
• Strong production judgment and ability to spot potential issues early.
• Able to independently manage projects while keeping internal teams informed.

Mansioni

• Manage print projects from initial specifications and estimating through proofing, production, shipping and final delivery.
• Partner directly with commercial printers, fabricators, promotional product vendors and other production partners.
• Request and evaluate estimates, compare production approaches and recommend solutions based on budget, timing and quality.
• Produce materials including brochures, direct mail, sales collateral, signage, event materials and other printed pieces.
• Source and produce branded merchandise including apparel, hats, bags, trade show giveaways and promotional items.
• Review proofs, samples and production specifications and identify potential production issues before they become problems.
• Coordinate production schedules, fulfillment, shipping and in-hands deadlines.
• Source new production partners when project needs call for them.
• Support estimates, purchase orders, invoices and project reconciliation.
• Participate in shoots and production activities as needed.
• Independently manage smaller productions and provide production support on larger projects.

Conoscenze

Print production

Vendor management

Budget management

Scheduling

Estimating

Communication

Project coordination

Descrizione del lavoro

Curious Plot is seeking a Freelance Integrated Producer to lead print production, branded merchandise, and event materials in a fast-paced agency environment. You will collaborate with project managers, creative and account teams to move projects from estimating through final delivery, ensuring on-time, on-budget outcomes.

The role requires strong production judgment, hands-on experience in print and promo production, and the ability to manage multiple productions and vendors concurrently.