Print Production Specialist-tds

Overview:
TDS Gift Cards (TDS), a division of The Bazooka Companies, Inc., is a leading platform solution for global prepaid/gift card processing, program management and payment solutions. TDS is licensed to bring to market global gift card programs for Netflix, Uber, Deliveroo, Airbnb, Nike and many others. TDS provides its digital partners with turnkey solutions for monetizing and growing their revenue and brand via prepaid cards through major retailers across the globe. We provide comprehensive professional services and technology platform solutions for our clients’ global gift card programs across all retailers, countries, currencies and methods of distribution. TDS develops individualized strategic retail rollout plans for its digital partners to maximize revenue, branding and marketing results.

TDS develops unique prepaid card products and delivers them to consumers through a worldwide network of leading mass retailers (REWE, Tesco, Netto, Carrefour, etc.), grocery, drug, convenience, and specialty retailers in 50+ countries. Headquartered in Encino, California, TDS has additional offices across the USA, the UK, Germany, France, Mexico, Brazil, Australia and Japan. Additionally, The Bazooka Companies has USA offices in New York and Pennsylvania, and throughout the world in Australia, Mexico, France, Brazil, the UK and Germany.

Built upon an entrepreneurial drive, the TDS culture and business is led by experienced industry leaders and a team of people that thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic, creative, and energetic environment. TDS is looking to compliment this team with a Print Production Specialist as described below.

Position located in Europe (remote position). The Print Production Specialist reports to TDS’ Senior Global Print Buyer. The Print Production Specialist’s primary focus will be managing the EMEA print production jobs from order quotations to delivery. This individual will communicate daily with regional printers, activators, and teams within TDS to move print production jobs forward through completion. Attention to detail and organization are paramount for this role.

**Responsibilities**:

- Lead day-to-day print operations for EMEA gift card production jobs on behalf of TDS clients.
- Obtain individual order quotations from printers/activators (including card cost, shipping and any applicable taxes/duties)
- Route order summaries to clients for approval prior to print kickoff
- Manages gathering print assets for each print order; including requesting art files, card data and print purchase order.
- Review/approve art proofs, data proofs and label proofs (in collaboration with the print team). Catching and correcting errors before they go to press.
- Traffic proof approvals to necessary stakeholders (internal & external)
- Conduct redemption tests on all print orders
- Review/approve shipping documents (in collaboration with the print team)
- Maintain updated records within internal print production tracking documents
- Ensure all print milestones are achieved in a timely manner throughout the print production process (with printers, activators, and the internal team)
- Troubleshooting when issues arise and helping determine the best solution
- Escalating issues timely if they could potentially impact on-time delivery
- Lead press checks (as needed) for new client artwork
- Attend with or on behalf of TDS clients.
- Partner with the press operator to get the card artwork to the client’s desired color(s) prior to going to full press.
- Requesting press proofs, drawdowns and/or Epson proofs when an in-person press check is not possible for new client artwork.

Qualifications:

- 2-3 years of print experience preferred (gift card print experience preferred, but not required)
- 2-3 years of experience in project management required
- Demonstrated ability to communicate (written and verbal) effectively with all levels of the organization and clients
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Outstanding project management skills: ability to handle multiple projects with dynamic priorities and deadlines
- Outstanding attention to detail
- Learns quickly and applies that knowledge to everyday tasks and challenges
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite, Microsoft Outlook, Google Docs, and Google Sheets
- University degree

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