Production Lead

4 weeks ago

Birmingham, Birmingham, United Kingdom Inspired Thinking Group (ITG) Full time

Job Title: Production Manager

Job Summary: We are seeking a highly skilled Production Manager to join our team at Inspired Thinking Group (ITG). As a key member of our production team, you will be responsible for the management of artwork production for a range of collateral from brief through to print.

Key Responsibilities:

Pre-Production:

  • Review production briefs, technical briefs, and visuals provided by the Account Manager to evaluate production requirements.
  • Establish the skillsets required, production time required, resource availability, and dependencies.
  • Secure any additional resources required.
  • Pre-validate the brief prior to sending it through to be produced.

CPA Management:

  • Be accountable for the delivery of the artwork to the CPA as defined by the Account Manager.
  • Inform the Account Manager of any deviation from the agreed CPA and justify the reasons behind it.

Resource Management:

  • Plan the resource required and log it on relevant systems.
  • Identify where additional resource might be needed and secure it from the appropriate teams.

Briefing:

  • Take the brief from the online briefing system and clarify any points with the Account Manager.
  • Ensure the brief is fully understood by the nominated resource.

Quality Control & Approval:

  • Be accountable for ensuring all Quality Control processes are adhered to.
  • Undertake QC checks for every project.
  • Ensure third-party production is subject to ITG internal QC checks.
  • Only files that have gone through these checks will be able to be released.

Account Management Support:

  • Work closely with the Account Manager and the wider team.
  • Provide consultancy support on how to improve the process.
  • Mentor the team to embed best practice in briefing and CPA management.

Process Improvement & Capability Development:

  • Identify and implement continuous improvements to production processes and methods.
  • Provide feedback to ensure production and QC processes are maintained and are always fit for purpose.

Requirements:

Key Skills and Qualifications:

  • Customer-centric approach.
  • Ability to manage own time and deliver quality with speed.
  • Experience in artwork production roles.
  • Familiarity with artwork production software tools and processes.
  • Clear understanding of print processes, materials, and methods.
  • Good understanding of colour and print quality management.
  • Experience of working with online project management and approval systems.
  • Exceptional eye for detail and meticulously high quality standards.
  • Ability to communicate at all levels and build strong, trusting relationships with colleagues and clients alike.
  • Resilience and ability to remain calm under pressure.
  • Collaborative approach and ability to work with an established team to nurture and develop new knowledge and skills.

Benefits:

Why Join ITG:

  • Competitive salary.
  • 25 days' holiday + bank holidays.
  • Annual Wellbeing Day.
  • Pension Scheme.
  • Corporate Medical Cash Plan.
  • Smart Working Options.
  • So many savings through our online community platform.
  • Employee Assistance Programme.
  • Cycle to Work Scheme.
  • Monthly Employee Awards.
  • Raising money for charity including a paid Volunteer Day.
  • Referral scheme.
  • Wellbeing Programme.
  • Enhanced Family Friendly Leave.

What We Offer:

We champion and welcome diversity in our workforce and ensure all job applicants receive equal and fair treatment, regardless of age, race, gender or gender identity, religion, sexual orientation, disability, or nationality.

We are not only committed to increasing the visibility and recognition of talent from under-represented groups within our organisation, but the wider industry too.

At the end of the day, we make sure we take time to look after ourselves, each other, and the planet, because we're always stronger together.

ITG have a number of community groups (ERGs) available to employees which offer a safe space for like-minded colleagues, with shared interests to connect, socialise and check in with each other.

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