Print Production Manager

REQ Solutions; San Mateo (CA); On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in San Mateo is seeking a Senior Product Manager to oversee high-volume print production for marketing campaigns. The role involves managing project timelines, budgets, and logistics while collaborating with internal teams and vendors. Candidates should have extensive experience in print production management and strong organizational skills. This contract position offers competitive pay and requires a Bachelor's degree.

Qualifications

• 5–7 years of experience in print production management.
• 3–4 years in retail displays or in-store marketing production.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate project briefs and define production scope.
• Coordinate production logistics and manage vendor contracts.
• Provide regular updates to stakeholders.

Skills

Project Management

Vendor Management

Cost Negotiation

Attention to Detail

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Microsoft Office

Job description

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Base pay range

$52.00/hr - $56.00/hr

Job Title: Product Manager - Senior

Location: San Mateo, CA

Contract : 3 months - 12 months

Shift: 8:00am-5:00pm (Mon-Fri)

Note: Those candidates who can work on W2 Basis are encouraged to Apply

We're seeking an experienced Retail Print Production Manager to support high-volume print and retail display production across marketing campaigns, product launches, and events. This role is critical in ensuring the timely, cost-effective, and high-quality execution of physical marketing assets—including POP displays, branded merchandise, signage, and event collateral. You’ll collaborate daily with internal teams and external vendors, owning project timelines, budgets, and production logistics from start to finish.

Job Description:

• Evaluate project briefs and define production scope, requirements, and expectations
• Collect and communicate all production details: templates, materials, dimensions, specs
• Source and manage quotes, estimates, and production timelines from vendors
• Review and proof final assets to ensure alignment with brand standards and retailer specs
• Coordinate production logistics: shipping, kitting, delivery, and installation timelines
• Partner with internal design, marketing, and retail teams, along with outside agencies and vendors
• Create and test new temporary retail displays, including in-store measurements and material validation
• Manage vendor contracts, performance, and procurement processes
• Provide regular updates to stakeholders, including daily and weekly progress reports
• Track and manage POs, invoices, and overall production budgets
• Identify cost-saving opportunities across print and distribution channels
• Maintain accurate financial reporting for each project.

Preferred Experience:

• Extensive experience in managing end-to-end print production, including specifications, bidding, vendor oversight, fulfillment, mailing, and invoicing
• Expertise in a range of print methods and materials, from offset and digital printing to branded merchandise and event displays

Required Foundation Skills:

• 5–7 years of experience in print production management (materials, timelines, proofing, logistics)
• 3–4 years of experience in retail displays or in-store marketing production
• Proven success in vendor selection, cost negotiation, and project bidding
• Strong understanding of various print formats and substrates (offset digital, offset web, etc.)
• Highly organized with outstanding attention to detail and quality control
• Strong critical thinking skills; self-starter with a proactive, solutions-oriented mindset
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
• Excellent communication and project reporting skills
• Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, Acrobat) and Microsoft Office
• Familiarity with cloud-based project tracking tools and online proofing platforms is a plus
• Bachelor’s Degree required
• Minimum 2 years in mid- to senior-level project or production management

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Contract

Job function

• Job function

  Product Management, Management, and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Entertainment Providers

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