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# Digital Project Manager

- **Company:** Spectraforce
- **Location:** Austin, TX, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Contract:** Temporary contract
- **Skills:** Adobe Acrobat, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe InDesign, Data Files, Image Quality, Extensible Markup Language (XML), People Soft, Adobe Workfront, SAP Ariba, Basecamp
- **Published:** August 24, 2026
- **Apply:** http://leoforce.us/Careers/Spectraforce/JobDetails.html?jobid=cd2b226a-65a6-435a-8542-10e6590ee57e&OrgId=1&UserId=6390

## About the Role

* 2-5 years' experience managing print production with an agency or internal design team.
 * Experience working with creative staff and studio production teams.
 * Familiarity with creative workflow systems such as Workfront or Basecamp.
 * Ability to understand file construction and utilize Adobe PDF preview.
 * Understanding of InDesign, Photoshop and creation of native source files.
 * Experience working on Projects with third parties either on the client or vendor side.
 * Expertise in writing Production Specifications that translate file information into production instructions.
 * Knowledge of paper, stocks, weights, coatings and the ability to understand visual outcomes based on ink configurations a plus.
 * Knowledge of purchasing specifics, figuring unit costs and calculating change requests.
 * Working knowledge of procurement systems such as Peoplesoft or Ariba, or other purchasing instruments.
 * Understanding of Direct Mail best practices and Postal Regulations.
 * Ability to estimate production times based upon specifications and quantities needed.
 * Strong attention to detail. Ability to work well under pressure

## Description

* Use our various procurement platforms and project management systems to manage, document, review, and track the work accurately and timely. Maintain accurate production records and reporting at all times.
 * Collaborate with Creative Directors, Designers and outside vendors to take projects from conception to fruition.
 * Develop and lead promotional strategies for product launches, seasonal campaigns, and brand initiatives across various channels.
 * Monitor competitive trends and industry best practices to inform innovative promotional strategies.
 * Work with outside vendors to engineer the project and advise the design/production department of specifics regarding file construction and delivery. Negotiate costs and ensure quality of materials before delivery.
 * Manage large budgets and advise internal partners of budgetary options as they relate to design deliverables.
 * Manage the project specifications for various deliverables and align schedules internally and externally to ensure delivery milestones are met.
 * Develop and track all production timelines for internal partner needs and coordinate various deliverables with outside print vendors.
 * Be the ultimate owner of production QA, managing elements around file construction, image quality, resolution, color, fonts, paper stock, design construction, mailing and fulfillment.
 * Understanding current vendors, capabilities and easily assess specific vendor pools to direct competitive bid analysis.
 * Work with vendors to develop template design programming to generate content on demand that can be personalized.
 * Be the expert in Direct Mail practices and constraints. Understand the connection between data files and variable content rendered with the xml transfer.
 * Develop and track all production timelines for internal client's needs and coordinating various deliverables with outside print vendors. Develop and implement cost-saving measures.


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