Print Project Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Do you want to work for a company where your co-workers are co-owners? We are 100% employee owned! At The Bernard Group, we work to wow.

As a visual merchandising company leading the retail industry in design and production, we come together as a team to win big for some of the most successful brands in the world.

Since we’re an employee-owned company, we don’t just list our values, we live them, providing the highest-quality products and services day in and day out.

And we do it all with sustainable materials carefully sourced from eco-friendly partners that support social change and community involvement.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and experienced Print Project Manager to join our team. You’ll be part of a talented group that collaborates to deliver world-class products to our customers.

This opportunity focuses on cross-functional areas to plan, execute, and finalize projects according to strict deadlines and within budget.

In this role, you will be required to have knowledge of work activities and coordination between Production areas as the print project moves through the organization.

You will be expected to provide guidance relative to our clients’ expectations around materials to use (e.g. sheet stock, fabric, and adhesives), quality and look of print (4CP digital printing, color management, and resolution), and all operational activities associated with completing the finished good for the customer (e.

g. formatting, cutting, and kitting).

A variety of these traits will help land you this job if you have :

• a four-year degree in marketing, communications, business or a related field
• previous work experience as a project manager
• experience working in digital print, required
• merchandising fixture production and / or the retail industry a plus

On top of that you must :

• pay close attention to details so you are able to complete projects accurately within deadlines while meeting Company quality standards
• have a strong knowledge of project management software, including Excel, Google, and Project
• be self-motivated, a fast learner, and show initiative to seek out customer and corporate needs
• have the ability to work independently, make decisions and solve problems independently, effectively and creatively
• apply effective time management and self-management skills
• understand and maintain the confidential nature of the company, employee and customer information

In this position you'll :

• direct and manage projects from beginning to end.
• gathering costs for estimating purposes based on understanding the clients’ expectations for the final deliverable product and the knowledge of material and labor costs required to meet those expectations.

Knowledge of paper stock, color management, complexity of design, and intricacies of formatting, cutting, and kitting are necessary for the creation of a valid estimate, and collaborating with the applicable production areas assigned.

• this includes identifying and managing project dependencies and critical path as well as making departments aware of resources needed, timelines and milestones to complete the project successfully and accurately.
• develop and maintain a strong relationship with client contacts which will ensure that we have an understanding of their quality expectations.
• collaborate with employees across several functions within the organization to achieve desired results.
• bring ideas to the team and other operating areas within the organization to improve processes and procedures to ensure that we are operating efficiently and effectively.
• perform other duties as requested by management.

To get hired at The Bernard Group, you MUST be :

• able to effectively communicate, both verbally and in writing. Strong interpersonal skills including, demonstrated listening skills and the ability to present ideas and thoughts concisely and effectively both internally and outside the organization
• willing to admit when you make a mistake (it happens to the best of us)
• fiercely loyal to both our customers and team
• trustworthy, reliable, and easy to get along with
• enthusiastic and eager to take on new challenges
• adaptable and willing to wear whatever hat gets the job done

TBG Overview :

• We're a 900-person visual merchandising company.
• We are 100% employee-owned.
• We offer a generous paid time off benefit that increases with tenure
• This is a full-time position in Chanhassen, MN.

The Art of Teams at TBG :

We believe teams of top talent with clear objectives will consistently outperform centralized control. We put a great amount of energy into building skilled and diverse teams to handle our most challenging pursuits.

It’s the difference between average and being a world-class service provider.

If you have the talent to do this job, a passion for excellence and are interested in joining the TBG team, please complete the form on this page.

Thanks!

The Bernard Group, Inc.