Global Print Production Manager

Description

We are seeking a detail-oriented and strategic Global Print Production Manager to lead the development, and production of print and merchandising materials that support our global marketing efforts. This role is responsible for overseeing end-to-end print operations including vendor management, project estimates, project timelines, quality control, and cross-functional collaboration with a focus on ensuring brand consistency, cost efficiency, and timely delivery.

• Ensure all components (e.g., inserts, swatches, die-cuts) are accurately estimated and accounted for.
• Partner with internal teams (e.g., marketing, design) to define specs for architectural folders for flooring or catalogs (e.g., paper type, binding, finishes, page count).
• Collaborate with vendors to suggest enhancements or alternatives such as recycled paper, textured stock, or specialty finishes.
• Manage relationships with external print vendors in the U.S. and Europe to ensure quality control, brand compliance, cost management, and schedule adherence.
• Ensure all materials align with brand standards and support marketing strategies globally.
• Partner with vendors to explore sustainable print solutions that reduce waste and environmental impact without compromising quality.
• Implement improvements that increase scalability, efficiency, and consistency globally.
• Identify opportunities to streamline global asset creation and distribution processes.
• Ensure all assets meet brand and quality standards across markets.
• Serve as the primary liaison between global and regional marketing teams, as well as purchasing, to coordinate replenishment updates for architectural flooring folders.
• Own production timelines, schedules, and logistics across all global print initiatives in collaboration with the project managers or Ops team.
• Provide regular updates and reporting to stakeholders on project status and vendor performance.
• Gather project requirements, manage material logistics and shipping, and support the localized implementation of assets.
• Work with marketing operations and/or purchasing to obtain POs.
• Proactively flag risks, delays, or dependencies to keep projects on track.
• Lead the end-to-end production and of global print and merchandising materials, including architectural folders for flooring, brochures, signage, displays, packaging elements, and promotional collateral.
• Work closely with the sample center and regional marketing managers to manage new product launches and replenishment inventory levels and coordinate timely restocking of key assets.
• Track production and shipping schedules to ensure timely delivery.
• Provide timely feedback to vendors and manage any necessary reprints or quality adjustments.
• Monitor production budgets and negotiate pricing with vendors.
• Coordinate the production of all printed materials, including architectural flooring folders, ensuring high quality and consistency across regions.
• Maintain detailed records of print specifications, vendor contacts, costs, and delivery timelines.
• Create and maintain standard operating procedures (SOPs) to ensure consistency, scalability, and knowledge sharing across teams and vendors.
• Facilitate annual Vendor Business Reviews to assess performance, address challenges, and identify opportunities for improved collaboration and process efficiency.
• Serve as the liaison between vendors and the Design Ops team by ensuring approval folders are routed to the appropriate designers for review; communicate approval status back to vendors.
• Oversee version control and approvals related to global merchandising toolkits.
• Explore new print technologies and alternative production options to drive innovation and optimize output.
• Lead print-related communications, delivering clear and timely status updates to internal stakeholders and cross-functional partners.
• Utilize Hive or Workfront to manage all print-related actions, including task tracking, cost documentation, timelines, and asset records, ensuring transparency and alignment across teams.
• Work with purchasing to identify new vendors, as needed.

Requirements

The ideal candidate will be experienced in managing large-scale print initiatives and vendor relationships, comfortable working with global teams, and skilled at using project management tools like Hive or Workfront to track progress, costs, and documentation. This individual will also play a key role in maintaining samples, driving process improvements, and developing SOPs to support global scalability. The ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously is essential.

This is a highly collaborative, individual contributor role based in Atlanta, GA, requiring strong communication skills, operational excellence, and the ability to navigate complex, fast-paced environments.

• Demonstrated experience managing print production with U.S. and European vendors.
• Experience working with cross-functional and cross-regional teams.
• 5+ years of experience in print production, merchandising, or marketing operations—ideally in a global or multi-regional capacity.
• Strong project management and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and priorities.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to influence without authority.
• Familiarity with creative asset management tools and workflows (e.g., Hive, Adobe Creative Suite, Workfront).
• Deep understanding of print production processes, materials, timelines, and best practices.
• Bachelor’s degree in marketing, Communications, Graphic Arts, or related field.

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance