Production Coordinator

Bbjlatavola; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development opportunities

Diversity and teamwork culture

Job summary

BBJ La Tavola is looking for a Prepress & Production Coordinator in Chicago, Illinois, to oversee custom textile graphics and dye sublimation production workflows. The role involves coordinating production schedules, managing project timelines, and ensuring quality and efficiency in the printing process.

The ideal candidate possesses 2–5 years of experience in prepress or textile production, with a strong understanding of dye sublimation techniques. You'll work closely with design and production teams to prepare files, conduct quality checks, and troubleshoot any issues to ensure successful project execution.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of experience in prepress, textile printing, or related industries.
• Strong understanding of dye sublimation printing processes.
• Excellent organizational and multitasking skills.

Responsibilities

• Review incoming artwork files for print readiness and accuracy.
• Coordinate production workflows for dye sublimation printing.
• Support ongoing improvements to production workflows and efficiencies.

Skills

Dye sublimation printing

Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign)

Time management

Communication

Problem-solving

Tools

RIP software

Job description

• Review incoming artwork files for print readiness, accuracy, scaling, bleed, resolution, and color requirements
• Prepare production-ready files for dye sublimation printing across multiple fabric bases and textile applications
• Coordinate proofing and approval processes internally and externally
• Support color consistency and quality control standards across various fabric substrates and print applications
• Troubleshoot artwork, scaling, and file issues in collaboration with design and production teams
• Maintain organized digital file structures and production documentation

Dye Sublimation Production Coordination

• Coordinate production workflows for dye sublimation printing on a variety of fabric materials and textile products
• Route projects through production workflows and ensure deadlines are maintained
• Coordinate production schedules with internal departments and external vendor partners
• Track project milestones, approvals, revisions, and production status updates
• Communicate production timelines, priorities, and challenges proactively to leadership and project teams
• Assist in managing fabric specifications, print layouts, sewing allowances, finishing requirements, and production details
• Support quality assurance throughout the production lifecycle
• Coordinate with textile print designers, fabrication partners, sewing teams, installers, and internal production departments
• Partner closely with creative, operations, and production teams to support project execution
• Assist in sourcing textile production solutions and troubleshooting manufacturing challenges
• Help ensure projects align with company standards, client expectations, and operational efficiencies

Workflow & Operational Support

• Support ongoing improvements to dye sublimation production workflows, processes, and efficiencies
• Assist in maintaining SOPs, production documentation, and operational organization
• Monitor project timelines and production queues to support timely delivery
• Contribute to a collaborative, solutions-oriented production environment

SUMMARY

The Prepress & Production Coordinator plays a critical role in supporting the execution of custom textile graphics, branded environments, and dye sublimation production workflows. This position serves as the bridge between creative, sales, production, and vendor partners to ensure all artwork, files, fabrics, and production details are accurately prepared and routed for successful execution.

This role is responsible for prepress review, file preparation, production coordination, workflow management, proofing, scheduling support, and communication across multiple departments. The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, technically proficient, and thrives in a fast-paced custom textile and production environment.

A good fit is someone who has:

• 2–5 years of experience in prepress, textile printing, dye sublimation production, graphics production, experiential marketing, or related industries
• Strong understanding of dye sublimation printing and textile production workflows
• Experience preparing files for textile print production across multiple fabric bases
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, specifically Illustrator, Photoshop, and InDesign
• Familiarity with RIP software, proofing processes, scaling, nesting, and color management preferred
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Strong communication and problem-solving abilities
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a deadline-driven environment
• Detail-oriented with strong follow-through and accountability

At BBJ La Tavola, we are invested in helping you develop your career. There are countless ways for employees to learn and grow, including internal mobility. Our company culture builds connections, careers, and employee opportunities by creating a workplace that values diversity, teamwork, and transparency. BBJ La Tavola helps create unforgettable experiences for our partners every day. We’d love to create an unforgettable experience with you. If this sounds like something you’d like to be part of, we’d love to hear from you.

Accepted file types: pdf, doc, docx, rtf, Max. file size: 10 MB.