Project Manager ( retail experience )
Summary
An onsite production controller/project manager role at a Cape Town retail marketing production company. Day to day they manage client artwork jobs end-to-end in a Retail Management System (RMS), ensuring files are print-ready, deadlines and ISO pre-flight/proofing standards are met, time is logged, and stakeholders are kept updated.
CORE PURPOSE OF THE JOB:
PRODUCTION CONTROLLER -
- ( Retail experience ) Mandatory
- Onsite
-Location: Based in Cape Town ( CBD )
Through a solid understanding of final output requirements and the Clients brand look & feel, ensure that all final files received via the Retail Management System are print ready as per the client brief in RMS.
KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS:
-Ensure all deadlines are met timeously
-Maintaining standards and quality of work produced within RMS
-Supply technical information & client requirements to Internal Retail team
-Effectively communicate the production status to all relevant stakeholders
-Ensure Job complies with the cleint and ISO standards of pre-flight and proofing for the intended output
-Ensure all time spent on jobs are recorded within RMS and that final approved artwork is uploaded in the guardbook via RMS
QUALIFICATIONS / EXPERIENCE:
Relevant tertiary qualification with at least 4 - 5 years experience in a similar role
Strong project management skills are required
Knowledge of Retail Marketing, Retail Client Service, Basic Print, Repro and DTP highly beneficial RMS experience will be beneficial
Intermediate computer skills
BEHAVIOURS & ATTRIBUTES:
Client orientated
Attention to detail
Excellent communication and organisational skills Ability to manage stress and multiple deadlines
Deadline driven
Team player