Freelance Print Production Manager

About Klick Health Meet a different kind of workplace. Klick Health is an ecosystem of brilliant minds working to realize the full potential of their people and clients in life sciences since 1997. And we’re still growing fast, even after two decades. What does that mean for you? As Klick experiences exponential growth year-over-year, so do the people who help make it happen. Because we’re constantly evolving and changing, we invest in talent early and often, to develop future leaders at all levels. We’re one of the country’s Top 10 Great Workplaces, 10 Most Inspiring Cultures, Best Workplace for Innovators, Best Managed, and Fastest Growing. We know that career paths are seldom simple and straightforward. And that's an asset. If you feel like you'd be a good fit for this role, we encourage you to apply and take the first steps to starting your career journey at Klick!

About Our Creative Craft The Creative team features an incredible array of experienced, fearless, smart visionaries, capable in all media and technologies, and united by a common goal: to build brands that solve a human need. It requires hard work, a healthy dose of imagination, and a passion for craft to make work that stands out in the world. We’ve got super-smart, friendly, and caring people who put their hearts and souls into the clever work that they create for our clients in order to deliver thoughtful creative messaging to the patients they serve. And the best part? We have a ton of fun while doing it.

Position Details Position Title:

Print Production Manager

Employment type:

freelance

Role Description and Expectations As a Print Production Manager, you bring creative concepts to life through expert print execution. You’ll consult with creative teams, define specifications, and collaborate with internal teams and external partners, including clients, printers, and vendors—to ensure seamless production.

In Print Production, we frame our search and our requirements for the position from our guiding principles of Delivery, Chemistry, and Mastery.

Delivery is our commitment to doing what we say we will, when we say we will. We identify the needs of others and we meet them; ideally, we supersede them.

Key Accountabilities

Project Management: Oversee multiple print projects of varying complexity.

Collaboration: Work closely with creative teams, PMs, vendors, and suppliers to align on budgets, timelines, and production requirements.

Strategic Execution: Reverse engineer creative concepts into actionable production strategies.

Specifications & Estimates: Define detailed specs, source suppliers, and submit timely production estimates.

Budget & Timeline Management: Ensure on-time, within-budget delivery by managing scope, vendor relationships, and approvals.

Studio Coordination: Set up studio tasks, oversee deliverables, and approve proofs alongside art directors.

Vendor Relations: Identify and negotiate with suppliers as needed, issue purchase orders, and manage print approvals.

Problem-Solving: Troubleshoot challenges, proactively resolve issues, and ensure production quality.

Soft Skills

Be Optimistic & Driven: Stay professional, adaptable, and solution-oriented.

Be Empathetic & Trustworthy: Listen actively, collaborate transparently, and take ownership.

Be Kind & Transformative: Foster relationships, champion innovation, and continuously improve.

Be Accountable: Own outcomes, elevate challenges when necessary, and work as a team.

Hard Skills

Excellent organization, strong attention to detail and time management skills

Excellent written and oral communication skills

Excellent ability to manage and grow relationships with both internal and external partners

Knowledge of paper and print technologies, including litho, digital/POD, web and inline capabilities

Knowledge of digital pre-press

Proficiency in Google Suite, Acrobat Pro, MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Education

BA/BS degree is required

Certified Print Production accreditation is an asset, but not required

Experience

You have 10+ years of experience as a print production manager within an agency.

Pharma/Healthcare experience is an asset

Print and Lettershop experience is preferred

Integrated Production experience is an asset

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Klick is consciously creating a culture where everyone can thrive and grow in their careers. We believe that our best work comes from our diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We strongly encourage members of historically underrepresented communities to apply, including Black people, Indigenous peoples, and other people of color, people with disabilities, people from gender and sexually diverse communities and people with intersectional identities.

We’re also committed to developing an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment process and work environment. Should you require any accommodation, please contact us at careers@klick.com and we will work with you to meet your accessibility needs and ensure you have a positive experience.

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