Lead Production Specialist
CurrentCollaborate with IT support team to ensure the functionality of a variety of digital printing output systems. Manage corporate archival library of electronic files for shared access by design team members.Keep abreast of relevant with new techniques in software, post-production& industry standards.Direct the production and post-production of Commercial and Medicare/ Medicaid member materials; including, design, edits and final formatting.Oversee project(s) status to reassign (if necessary) resources to meet project goals and deadlines; approve final artwork proofs, prior to production and attend press runs. Track and confirm print delivery.Coach and direct staff designers and production assistants with software in-service training; including guidance to junior design and production specialist.Monitor and manage allocated budget within the guidelines; maintain a procedure for design estimates, quotes and contracts for large and or complex projects.Lead monthly production meetings with internal client(s) and external production subcontractors to address project(s) production issues. Review vendor estimates, final quote(s) and contracts; confirm contract terms, including price and scope of project(s).Collaborate with marketing representatives, agencies, production subcontractors, and external design companies to conceive new design concepts. Manage enhancement/updates designs to existing materials.Conceive design and layout for brochures handbooks, flyers and online graphics, newsletters, journals, business cards.
