Hybrid Print Program Manager: Detail-Driven Production Lead

WPP Company; Sunnyvale (CA); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

WPP Production is seeking a Print Program Manager in Sunnyvale, CA to organize packaging graphics, prepress reviews, and color accuracy while meeting tight deadlines. You will manage part-number lifecycles, coordinate with producers and suppliers, and drive packaging projects end-to-end in a fast-paced environment.

The role demands a BA/BS in Graphic Communications with 7+ years of print production, deep knowledge of prepress processes, and strong communication.

Qualifications

• BA or BS in Graphic Communications or equivalent.
• 7+ years print production experience in agency or in-house design.
• Knowledge of electronic pre-press and printing processes.
• Strong project management and organizational skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication.

Responsibilities

• Scheduling, maintaining deadlines, and communicating any issues.
• Comfortable working with complex worksheets containing critical production details.
• Establishing strong working relationships with key suppliers and ensuring best visual quality.
• Write print specification documents with Graphics Producers and obtain approvals before releasing to suppliers.
• QC and organize assets in the database for each mechanical (part numbers, packaging die-lines, translations, illustrations, copy, etc.).
• Manage project life cycles and the release of part numbers.
• Prepare asset handoff documents for review by Packaging Graphics Producers and route to marketing groups.
• Attention to detail in cross-referencing all assets against final mechanicals and ensuring layer accuracy.
• Communicate updates to the Marcom Project Management team to facilitate routing.
• Provide feedback on digital mechanicals, pre-press, and printer proofs.
• Review and approve supplier PDFs and press sheets.
• Organize final reviews with Packaging Graphics Producers.
• Collaborate to document best practices and SOPs for internal/external partners.
• Press check print runs for existing products at domestic and international suppliers.

Skills

Adobe Creative Cloud

Project management

Microsoft Office

Mac OS proficiency

Attention to detail

Education

BA or BS in Graphic Communications

Tools

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe InDesign

Adobe Acrobat

Job description

WPP Production is seeking a Print Program Manager in Sunnyvale, CA to organize packaging graphics, prepress reviews, and color accuracy while meeting tight deadlines. You will manage part-number lifecycles, coordinate with producers and suppliers, and drive packaging projects end-to-end in a fast-paced environment.

The role demands a BA/BS in Graphic Communications with 7+ years of print production, deep knowledge of prepress processes, and strong communication.