Creative Production Manager (Print & Design)

Memphis, TN    •    Contract   •    February 6, 2026

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Overview

We are seeking an experienced Creative Production Manager to support high-volume print and design initiatives within a fast-paced creative environment. This role plays a critical part in ensuring creative projects are executed on time, on budget, and at a consistently high quality. The ideal candidate brings strong production management experience, a deep understanding of print and design workflows, and the ability to confidently coordinate across creative teams, internal stakeholders, and external vendors.

Responsibilities

• Plan, schedule, and manage print and design production workflows across multiple creative projects

• Coordinate with internal creative teams including design, writing, photography, and video to support seamless execution

• Serve as a liaison between creative, marketing, legal, finance, and external vendors to ensure alignment and efficiency

• Oversee vendor coordination, production timelines, and quality standards

• Manage production documentation, vendor paperwork, and approval processes

• Support cost control and compliance by working closely with sourcing, legal, and finance partners

• Proactively identify risks, mitigate delays, and reduce operational bottlenecks

• Maintain organization and clarity across a high volume of concurrent projects with tight deadlines

Required Skills

• 3–5 years of experience in creative production management, creative project management, or a related role

• Strong background supporting creative teams in either an agency or in-house environment

• Hands-on experience managing print and design-focused projects

• Ability to manage high volumes of work while balancing deadlines, budgets, and quality

• Excellent organizational, communication, and stakeholder management skills

• Comfort working cross-functionally with marketing, legal, finance, and external partners

• Sound judgment, attention to detail, and the ability to stay calm under pressure

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in graphic design, advertising, marketing, production, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience

• Experience using project management tools such as Jira, Confluence, Smartsheet, or similar platforms

• Familiarity with creative asset or workflow management tools, including digital asset management systems and creative review platforms

• Exposure to procurement or purchasing systems and basic contract processing

• Strong understanding of print production processes and vendor management

How to Apply

If this role aligns with your background and interests, please submit your resume for confidential consideration. Qualified candidates will be contacted to discuss next steps.

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