Job Description

RESPONSIBILITIES Determine the most desirable method of producing each job with respect to cost, publication/printing requirements and possible other uses Negotiation of quality materials and services from suppliers at the best price for press/print production matters Responsible for Print & Art Buying, estimating & delivering finished illustrations & transparencies & printed materials Helps selection of Photographers, casting agents, talents Supervise the routing of proofs for internal approval/corrections in consultation with Creative Services Maintain an up-to-date list of \'preferred\' suppliers while always seeking alternatives which are advantageous to both the agency and Clients. Develop close working relationships with the Creative team, conferring with Art Directors so as to obtain artwork/material suitable for good reproduction and to anticipate & solve problems. Assist Brand Communications, Creative Services Coordinator and Creative in setting due dates for various stages of production Suggest revisions to Art Directors that might facilitate production, reduce costs or improve reproduction Confer with Finished Artists, Art Directors on color correcting and to assure the finished quality is up to expected standard. Inform Creative Services of any delay or other problems areas which may affect delivery dates Obtain from Media Department details for the issuing of insertion orders and copy instructions along with materials In cooperation with the Media Department, obtains deadline extensions form publications where necessary Keep production notes/references updated for reference Review ll publication printing for reproduction quality Keeps Creative informed of new development in graphic arts and technology Keep up-to-date with the mechanical requirements of publications/printers so that the materials supplied are acceptable in the technical sense. Develop and support a team operating environment Appropriate delegation of work Poor performance issues dealt with promptly Check actual invoices against estimates Approve invoices promptly and forward to Finance Ensure purchase orders, with job numbers, are issued to all suppliers Maintain accurate records of material disposition, reprint requirements and other factors particular to each account. Qualifications PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES . Client Focus . Attention detail . Quality orientation . Initiative . Leadership . Business Mindedness . Teamwork . Tolerance for Stress . Flexibility . Passion Additional Information Our employee benefits package comprises the following: \' Generous leave entitlements, including birthday leave, rest day and family care leave. \' Office closure for World Mental Health Day 10th October. \' Additional Company closure for all 4 major festive Celebrations \' Cashless comprehensive medical coverage, including access to a panel clinic, dental and optical care. \' Life and personal accident insurance and group hospitalization and surgery. \' A hybrid working schedule and with Friday disconnects. \' Rest Relax & Recharge - office closure last week of December every year. \' Phone Allowance

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