What are the responsibilities and job description for the Large Format Print Project Coordinator position at Forge Graphic Works Inc?
Forge Graphic Works is a group of highly skilled, creative thinkers who design and produce retail graphics and consumer experiences. We do work for big brands and small companies alike, specializing in designing and printing large retail campaigns, event graphics, retail displays and other marketing programs. We work hard but have fun designing and producing really cool stuff.
As a Project Coordinator, you will assist our Account Directors and Project Managers by helping them execute print projects including material sourcing, managing deadlines, and ensuring on-time delivery. Your work will be detail oriented with a strong emphasis on creating and managing work tickets and delivery grids in our industry specific point-of-sale software and Excel.
As we work across many mediums and industries for our clients, this is a position for someone who enjoys a challenge that varies from day to day and wants to grow within a fun, creative and growing business.
Responsibilities:
- Create work tickets, purchase orders, workback schedules and delivery grids for graphic projects
- Help plan projects in order to meet timelines and budget
- Research materials, substrates, processes and vendor partners for unique and complex projects
- Collaborate with fulfillment and accounting departments to ensure projects ship on time and onbudget
- Assemble and gather assets, materials, and other project needs
- Monitor and report on project status to account managers and project managers
- Interface with client as directed
- Problem solve and help meet/manage client expectations
- Assist other team members or departments when directed
Required skills:
- 13 years of project coordinator or similar operations experience in a large format printing or sign shop environment
- Creative thinker and problem solver
- Superior knowledge of Microsoft Excel and basic knowledge of Adobe Design software
- Selfmotivated and skilled at building relationships
- Thorough understanding of large format substrates, printing processes, materials, installation and fulfillment
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Extreme attention to detail, especially in managing paperwork such as purchase orders, delivery grids, and work orders
- Ability to manage multiple projects and multitask quickly and effectively
- Adaptable and selfmotivated yet able to take direction
- Must be able to work in a fast paced, extremely deadlinedriven environment
We Offer:
- Fun, creative and casual work environment
- Substantial benefits package (medical, dental, vision 401k w/employer match)
- High standards of quality and creativity
- A tightknit, strong team of employees
- High profile projects
We are looking for the right candidate, willing to commit to a long-term relationship. Please send us a resume, cover letter, and salary requirements and we will respond to applicants chosen for later interviews. Any applications missing this info will not be responded to. All replies and interviews will be strictly confidential.
About Forge Graphic Works Inc
Forge Graphic Works is a design studio and large format print shop located in Portland, Oregon. We do work for big brands and small companies alike, specializing in designing and printing large retail campaigns, event graphics, P.O.P. displays and other marketing programs. We work hard but have fun designing and producing really cool stuff.
