Graphic Production Coordinator

Photo Studio Manager

This role is based at our Photo Studio in Milwaukee, WI. You'll work onsite from Monday through Friday.

About the Role

In this role, you will purchase and produce assigned graphics and/or packaging categories/programs. You will negotiate pricing and annual agreements with external print vendors and directly communicate with internal and external parties regarding new development, status, budgets, schedules, shipping, execution and store support for each owned business category.

What You'll Do

1. Oversee and prioritize jobs, ensure deadlines are met and support stores in ongoing execution
2. Communicate with external vendors on new developments, job assignments, prioritization, statuses and timelines and logistical requirements
3. Evaluate the success of store sets and complete competitive analysis
4. Negotiate multi-year, single-year, short term and single-use contracts and rates
5. Maintain accurate financial reporting and budgeting
6. Manage workload of assignments including development, RFQs/bids/production, vendor evaluation, writing purchase orders and invoicing
7. Manage distribution lists to ensure accurate presentations in all stores
8. Ensure implementation accuracy on communications documents
9. Identify and implement ways to streamline and improve all functions utilizing technology
10. Research more efficient ways to produce, pack, ship and execute
11. Additional tasks may be assigned

What Skills You Have

Required

• 2+ years of production or operations experience
• Proficiency in Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills
• Able to prioritize multiple projects at varying stages of development
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Negotiation and purchasing skills
• Strong knowledge of the printing process, including printer specification and processes
• Comfortable learning new technology and software

Preferred

• Bachelor's Degree
• Ability to conceptualize and communicate creative ideas
• Experience managing budget