Production Manager

About this role

Chase Design Group is seeking a versatile, organized, and talented Production Manager to join our NY Studio. This individual will work with our Director of Production to oversee the artwork delivery process, managing multiple adaptations, mechanical production, and ensuring the integrity of design intent throughout the production process. The role requires expertise in print production, color management, and vendor relations to ensure projects are executed efficiently and to the highest standards.
Our ideal candidate is a proactive, hands-on professional with at least five years of experience in packaging production within a fast-paced team environment. Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite is essential, along with strong written and verbal communication, organizational skills, and a deep understanding of print processes and technology. The role demands adaptability in a fast-moving environment with a steep learning curve, and experience working with large clients such as Procter & Gamble is a plus. This role requires in-studio presence based on project requirements as needed, must be flexible to come into our NYC Studio, whenever projects dictate. Although rare, there may be the need to travel out-of-state or overnight for proof or press checks.

Requirements
Project & Production Management
Lead internal project communication, ensuring clarity between design, account,
and production teams
Maintain brand history and project knowledge to ensure consistency in execution
Plan and oversee production workload across multiple projects
Manage vendor relations, sourcing, and bidding sub-projects when necessary
Organize and maintain production files, master art, and internal standards
Ensure accuracy of copy, regulated package elements, and legal mandatories
Schedule and lead internal reviews to meet external deadlines
Conduct proofreading and quality control reviews to ensure design integrity
Obtain, understand, and implement print and production specifications for each job
Create, review, and release pre-press-ready mechanical files for vendor execution
Partner with client artwork production teams and separators to ensure correct,
on-time delivery
Initiate and lead pre-production meetings with internal teams, clients, and vendors

Technical & Executional Expertise
Work with design teams to standardize inks, color builds, and printing processes
Manage internal color standards and oversee the color review process with vendors
Ensure compliance with regulatory guidelines, including FDA restrictions where applicable
Provide production guidance to the design team, ensuring seamless project execution
Maintain extensive knowledge of different printing processes, techniques,
and industry standards, and stay informed about trends, and technology advancements
Train and oversee production artists and freelance support staff as needed

Qualifications
5+ years of experience in packaging production, preferably in a fast-paced agency environment
Able to operate in a fast-paced environment who can remain calm and focused
Expert-level proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite
This is a hybrid role and must be available to come in the studio when projects dictate, particularly for color proofing
Strong understanding of color management, print processes, and production workflows
Excellent organizational, time management, and problem-solving skills
Ability to communicate effectively with internal teams, clients, and vendors
Receiving & handling samples, receiving Epson inks & paper, reloading the Epson with paper. Preparing packaging proofs & samples to ship, bringing multiple proofs or sample packages to FedEx
Constructing/making simple comps, and building altering and adapting dielines & structure
Detail-oriented with a proactive approach to managing projects and deadlines
If relevant to the project, initiate prepress and/or postproduction involvement through to the press check, final product or outcome to ensure design intent (i.e. drawdowns, prepress PDFs, GMG proofs)
Must be flexible to come into our NYC Studio, whenever projects dictate.
Experience with large clients, such as Procter & Gamble, is a plus
Benefits
Chase Design Group is a strategically driven creative agency with offices in New York, Los Angeles, and Bristol UK. As a creatively versatile, team-oriented group we take on diverse projects that challenge us creatively and keep our work exciting. We work with multiple global brands and have a strong focus on strategy and creative development for small and large consumer-packaged goods companies, including Procter & Gamble, PepsiCo, and Nestlé, among many other brands.