Printing Specialist

Direct message the job poster from Alpha Publishing Job Overview: The Printing Specialist plays a pivotal role in ensuring the smooth and timely production of high-quality print publications. This role involves coordinating with external printers, managing production schedules, and maintaining quality control throughout the production process. This position is office-based at our Dubai office. Key Responsibilities:

1. Project Management: Coordinate all aspects of the print production process, from initial file preparation to final delivery.
2. Manage production schedules, ensuring timely completion of projects within budget and deadlines.
3. Liaise with printers, suppliers, and other vendors to ensure smooth production flow.
4. Quality Control: Conduct thorough quality checks on all print materials at various stages of production.
5. Ensure adherence to print specifications, color accuracy, and brand standards.
6. Resolve any production issues that may arise.
7. Vendor Management: Negotiate prices and contracts with printing vendors.
8. Build and maintain strong relationships with printing partners.
9. Evaluate and select the most suitable printing vendors for specific projects.
10. Logistics Coordination: Coordinate with the warehouse and logistics teams to ensure timely and efficient delivery of printed materials.
11. Track shipments and resolve any delivery issues.
12. Record Keeping: Maintain comprehensive records of print files, production schedules, costs, and vendor information.
13. Prepare regular reports on production progress and costs.

• Strong understanding of offset and digital printing processes.
• Proficiency in pre-press production techniques and file preparation for printing.
• Knowledge of CMYK and Pantone color systems.
• Basic understanding of graphic design principles.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

• Bachelor's degree in Publishing, Graphic Design, Communications, or a related field.
• Minimum of 3 years of relevant experience in print production, preferably in the publishing or printing industry.

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