Digital Print Estimator

Print Estimator

Phase 3 is looking for a full-time Print Estimator to join our Dallas team. The ideal candidate for our new Print Estimator position will possess a consultative, problem-solving attitude and the ability to search out solutions for our busy sales team and clients. A strong digital production background is as, or more, important than years of estimating experience.

Responsibilities

• Estimate labor and material costs of print projects including but not limited to large format digital prints, small format prints, fabricated displays and so much more.
• Provide strategic recommendations on print orders including material, shipping, and more.
• Examine specifications, sample layouts, and mock-ups to calculate unit and production costs.
• Use labor schedules and material schedules while considering unfixed factors including stock requirements and backlog.
• Prepare final cost estimates for production of print projects.
• Be able to explain, in non-technical terms, the printing estimates to Sales and/or clients.
  
  

Qualifications:

• High school degree (or equivalent)
• Production background and strong knowledge of materials
• Understanding of the digital print industry including operation, process, prices, and materials
• Strong understanding of post-production operations such as outsourcing, shipping, and installing
• Skilled in mathematics is ideal
• Reliable while able to work under strict estimate deadlines
• Organized with a keen eye for detail
• Proficient computer skills (Email, Microsoft applications, etc.)
• Strong customer service & communication skills to be able to speak with a wide variety of customer personalities.
• Self-starter with minimal supervision needed
• Comfortable with asking questions when you need help.
  
  

Company Wide Benefits:

• Medical Dental Vision
• Company Paid Life Insurance and AD&D
• Health Savings Account
• Employee Assistance Program
• 401k and Roth IRA
• Generous PTO schedule
• $500 Employee Referral Bonus
  
  

Phase 3 Marketing and Communications provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

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