Job Description

Locations

• Sydney, New South Wales, Australia 1235

Salary

Skills Required

• strong project management skillsintermediate
• production expertiseintermediate
• maintaining schedules and budgetsintermediate
• end-to-end productionintermediate
• on-press experienceintermediate
• production expertiseintermediate
• attend press checksintermediate
• bindery/fit checksintermediate
• installationsintermediate
• set and maintain colour standardsintermediate
• ensuring expected qualityintermediate
• facilitate art directionintermediate
• accurate interpretation and colour matchintermediate
• impeccable localisationintermediate
• timely deliveryintermediate
• foster relationshipsintermediate
• crafting an environment that allows for innovationintermediate
• lead and clearly communicateintermediate
• determine specsintermediate
• estimate and/or competitively bidintermediate
• conduct negotiationsintermediate
• implement highly complex initiativesintermediate
• recommend the best course of actionintermediate
• work closely with internal teams and external agenciesintermediate
• partner with brand managersintermediate
• ensure cultural relevanceintermediate

Required Qualifications

• 8+ years of print production experience within a creative agency or print production environment equivalent, leading print projects of all types (litho, large format) from concept through execution. (experience, 8 years)
• Strong colour analysis skills, demonstrated experience working pre-press in RGB and CMYK, and leading press checks with an eye towards quality and detail. (experience)
• History of developing and leading supplier relationships (paper vendors, print partners, etc.). (experience)
• Excellent project management skills, a quick learner and is highly adaptable at pivoting and shifting gears quickly if needed. (experience)

Preferred Qualifications

• In-depth familiarity with large and small format litho and inkjet printing, dye-sublimation, large format finishing techniques (welding/sewing/mounting), and specialty finishing techniques (embossing/foil stamping/spot coatings). (experience)
• Experience handling graphic installation for experiential marketing events or in-store displays is highly desirable. (experience)
• Solid working knowledge of image creation from CGI and photography through retouching approval. (experience)
• Functional ability to review files in Adobe InDesign, Illustrator and Photoshop. (experience)
• Comfortable working within a big picture while staying close to the details, to fulfil daily needs and think holistically about opportunities for efficiency and innovation. (experience)
• Experience articulating creative intent to others and proactively coordinating with partners to bring ideas to life. (experience)
• Works collaboratively in partnership with others, often with limited direction. (experience)
• Maintains professional demeanour under high pressure and in situations of ambiguity. (experience)

Responsibilities

• The Print & Retail Producer provides production expertise, strong project management skills and the ability to maintain schedules and budgets for pre-press and printed materials on various substrates. You will also be responsible for end-to-end production of Apple Retail assets. The range of work includes, but is not limited to: large format graphics, specialty marketing collateral projects, window and in-store graphics, packaging, pre press, CG and/or video assets.
• THE DAY TO DAY RESPONSIBILITIES WILL INCLUDE:
• - Lead and clearly communicate overall campaign timelines, project deliverables, and resourcing requirements.
• - Determine specs, estimate and/or competitively bid all print projects, maintain budgets, communicate any obstacles that would require additional funding, and conduct negotiations with suppliers as necessary.
• - Implement highly complex initiatives and recommend the best course of action on all printed production-related considerations within a fast-paced and sometimes ambiguous environment.
• - Demonstrate on-press experience and expertise in all aspects of production, attend press checks, bindery/fit checks, and installations as required to set and maintain colour standards, ensuring expected quality throughout the entire production process.
• - Facilitate the Creative Team’s art direction, ensuring accurate interpretation and colour match across substrates/print processes.
• - Work closely with internal teams and external agencies to ensure impeccable localisation and timely delivery of all Apple Retail assets.
• - Partner with ANZ Brand Managers to ensure Apple Retail work is accurate for Australian products and features, while remaining culturally relevant.
• - Foster relationships with cross-functional teams to ensure we’re delivering against asks while crafting an environment that allows for innovation.
• - During peak periods domestic travel, often at short notice, will be required.

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