Retail Print Production Manager

Ursus; San Mateo (CA); Remote; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Retail Print Production Manager to oversee high-volume print and retail display production. This role involves managing project timelines, budgets, and logistics to ensure quality execution of marketing assets. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in print production and strong organizational skills, collaborating with internal teams and external vendors to deliver projects on time and within budget.

Benefits

Medical Benefits

Dental Benefits

Vision Benefits

401K with company matching

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Evaluate project briefs and define production scope.
• Source and manage quotes, estimates, and production timelines.
• Track and manage POs, invoices, and overall production budgets.

Skills

Print Production Management

Vendor Selection

Project Bidding

Attention to Detail

Communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Microsoft Office

Job description

JOB TITLE: Retail Print Production Manager
LOCATION: San Mateo (remote)
DURATION: 1 year
PAY RANGE: $47.00 - $57.00/hr

TOP 3 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

COMPANY: Our client is a global leader in interactive and digital entertainment.

Role Overview: 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.

What You’ll Do:

• 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

Skills & Qualifications:

• 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

BENEFITS SUMMARY: Individual compensation is determined by skills, qualifications, experience, and location. Compensation details listed in this posting reflect the base hourly rate or annual salary only, unless otherwise stated. In addition to base compensation, full-time roles are eligible for Medical, Dental, Vision, Commuter and 401K benefits with company matching.

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About the company

Ursus is a minority owned business designed and built to deliver a better staffing experience to Global 1000 and startup companies alike. We pride ourselves in seeking to understand the needs of our clients first; responding with relentless attent...