Head of Large-Format Décor & Graphics Operations

idX Corporation; Fredericksburg (VA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401(k) plan

Paid vacation and holidays

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Job summary

idX Virginia is seeking an experienced Décor & Graphics Manager to lead all large-format printing operations. You will manage personnel and equipment while driving safety, quality, and productivity to meet customer expectations and brand standards.

The role requires hands-on leadership, deep knowledge of large-format digital printing, color science, RIP software, print production workflows, substrates, printer setup/calibration, and preventative maintenance.

Qualifications

• 7–10 years in management of large-format graphics, digital printing, signage, or décor manufacturing.
• 3–5 years of leadership experience overseeing production teams.
• Advanced knowledge of large-format printing, color theory, ICC profiling, RIP platforms.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the Décor & Graphics team across pre-press, operators, fabrication and assembly.
• Set and sustain safety, quality, accountability, and continuous improvement culture.
• Plan labor and capacity to meet production schedules and customer commitments.
• Coach and develop staff through training and performance management.
• Oversee all large-format print production from pre-press to delivery.
• Ensure efficient operation of flatbed, roll-to-roll, lamination, cutting and finishing.
• Monitor workflow, throughput, waste, and labor efficiency to meet targets.
• Troubleshoot print quality issues and implement corrective actions.
• Maintain SOPs and work instructions.
• Manage color evaluation, profiling, and color accuracy across the facility.
• Maintain color standards with spectrophotometers and color viewing booths.
• Coordinate printer profiling, ICC profiles, and RIP software settings.
• Ensure compliance with Delta E tolerances and customer color requirements.
• Develop color libraries, proofs, and sample controls.
• Ensure repeatable color across multiple runs and shifts.
• Partner with QA to maintain inspection and quality standards.
• Own departmental equipment performance, service contracts, and uptime.
• Implement preventive maintenance programs for printers, laminators, cutters, and measurement tools.
• Coordinate repairs, service calls, and parts inventories.
• Develop setup, operation, calibration, and maintenance procedures.
• Identify automation opportunities and workflow improvements.
• Establish KPIs and review performance regularly.
• Evaluate new technologies, materials, and equipment to maximize margin.

Skills

Team leadership

Large-format printing

Color management

Process improvement

Education

Bachelor/Equivalent in printing or related field

Tools

RIP software

Spectrophotometers

Calibrations & profiling

Job description

idX Virginia is seeking an experienced Décor & Graphics Manager to lead all large-format printing operations. You will manage personnel and equipment while driving safety, quality, and productivity to meet customer expectations and brand standards.

The role requires hands-on leadership, deep knowledge of large-format digital printing, color science, RIP software, print production workflows, substrates, printer setup/calibration, and preventative maintenance.