Marketing Production Specialist

Marketing Production Specialist

Job Description & Core Responsibilities

Position Summary:

Core Duties and Responsibilities:

The Marketing Production Specialist is responsible for the following duties:

• Collaborate with the marketing department staff to prioritize, schedule, print, and produce projects to ensure timely completion.
• Assist with planning and execution of promotional activities
• Production of all promotional assets
• Proofread projects you are responsible for to ensure accuracy, brand guidelines, and quality.
• Manage and operate all print production equipment.
• Maintain accurate logs of work-in-progress, time devoted to projects, and materials used.
• Manage and maintain graphic files, including photos, logos, and other art.
• Print marketing materials such as flyers, signs, and posters for in-house use.
• Ensure that all marketing materials are brand-aligned and adhere to the company's visual identity standards and style guidelines.
• Manage pre-production tasks such as preparing files for print production, ensuring proper resolution and color calibration when necessary.
• Ensure final design proofs for approved before print and distribution.
• Manage production timelines and schedules to ensure on-time delivery of materials.
• Keep up to date with current trends, technologies, and best practices to continuously improve the quality of marketing materials.
• Work collaboratively with printing vendors to ensure high-quality output and adherence to project specifications.
• Ensure compliance with copyright laws and regulations for all design materials.
• Utilize pre-approved templates for all in-house small print requests.
• Other duties as assigned

Competencies:

• Meets the company’s guest service standards.
• Demonstrates teamwork/gets along well with co-workers.
• Is reliable and dependable.
• Demonstrates strong communication skills.
• Follows company and departmental policies and procedures.
• Demonstrates a positive attitude.
• Responds well to constructive criticism.
• Demonstrates expertise in his/her field.
• Demonstrates competence in fulfilling the duties outlined in his/her job description.
• Demonstrates a willingness to learn and accept new challenges.
• Projects a professional image.
• Demonstrates a high level of integrity.
• Holds him/her staff accountable.
• Fosters a healthy work environment in his/her department.
• Demonstrates effective problem-solving skills.
• Effectively executes plans and follows through on commitments.
• Demonstrates self-awareness.
• Demonstrates emotional intelligence.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in marketing, graphic design, or related field or at least 5 years of experience in graphic design, preferably in a fast-paced environment.
• Proven experience in print production, with a strong understanding of printing processes and techniques.
• Proficiency in design software such as Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign).
• Exceptional project management skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Strong attention to detail and a passion for maintaining high-quality standards in printed materials.
• Strong portfolio highlighting a range of design skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree in marketing, graphic design or related field or 8 years of experience in graphic design, preferably in a leadership or senior role.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Understanding of branding and marketing principles.

Work Environment:

The work environment is fast-paced and requires overall good mental and physical health.

Physical Demands:

Job-specific abilities and requirements include:

Ability to stand, and/or sit, and/or walk extended periods of time.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
Ability to climb ladders.
Ability to drive with a valid driver’s license.
Ability to perform repetitive motion from use of a computer.
20/20 vision with or without corrective lenses.
Ability to crouch, and/or crawl, and/or kneel.

Preference:

Confidentiality: