Production amp Traffic Specialist

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GENERAL SUMMARY:

The Print Production & Traffic Specialist is responsibilities include trafficking and print production operations for marketing collateral that supports in-store signage and communication, handouts, gift cards, promotional products and home office requests.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

*Owns and Coordinates the project & production workflow of DSW printed materials (in-store signage and communication pieces, handouts, gift cards, promotional products, home office requests) through the marketing request management system (Workfront) to meet established delivery timelines and meet quality standards *Supports the production workflow of DSW direct mail to meet at-home delivery dates and meet quality specs. *Responsible for defining project task requirements, priorities, dependencies, timelines and resources *Promotes smooth workflow and communication between stakeholders - mediating redirects and workload conversations *Identifies project concerns, conflicts and delays, and proactively facilitate conversations between internal groups to discuss and resolve those concerns, appropriately escalate to manager as needed *Initiates requests for competitive bids and negotiates with vendors to perform print jobs *Utilizes Workfront tool to input projects, manage and track job status reports, contact vendors to obtain tracking information and follow-up on delivery status as necessary *Accountable for the data entry and submission of all job orders to the procurement team to be entered into the purchase order management system *Reviews artwork, proofs and attend press checks, as needed, to provide assurance of print quality *Provides insight into printing and production processes for internal business partners *Supports creative production with the final art release of print jobs to vendors *Serves as the key point person to distribute project communications to all team members and stakeholders. *Coordinates print production schedules with outside print vendors to ensure production schedules are upheld and meet business deadlines *Provides print production recommendations/solutions to members of visual team, Customer Engagement team, CRM team, and/or creative team while meeting budget requirements and delivery deadlines *Provides FedEx shipping direction to vendors, explores shipping options for multiple component/oversized jobs and record projected expenses to ensure shipping budget is maintained *Continually recommend workflow and process improvements and investigate new sources, materials and processes for efficiencies and cost savings *Backs up Senior Manager, Print Production and other Traffic Team Members *Performs duties and tasks relevant to the role as assigned by Sr Manager, Print Production and Sr Manager, Marketing Operations *Supports company strategies, goals and objectives *Must comply to all policies, procedures, and other communicated standards of Designer Brands Inc and DSW
REQUIRED SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES:

*3+ years previous experience in a marketing print and retail environment *Committed, independent, with the ability to work in a fast-paced environment *Proficient in Photoshop, and InDesign *Experience with marketing resource management tools and Microsoft Office *Detail oriented and capable of juggling multiple projects simultaneously *Ability to work independently and effectively manage complete priorities *Self-motivated and can adjust goals according to workload *Strong problem solver *Effective negotiation and conflict management skills *Energetic, responsible and proactive with a high aptitude for creative workflow and client communication *Excellent communication/interpersonal skills both verbal and written *Ability to identify best practices/efficiencies/automations *Clear understanding of printing processes and techniques *Regular, predictable attendance is an essential function of the job
EXPERIENCE:
*Print Production: 3+ years (preferred)
 
EDUCATION:
*High School Diploma *Bachelor's degree or equivalent business experience preferred
 
 

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