Art Room Manager

We are seeking an experienced and organized Art Room Supervisor to lead our design and production support team in a fast-paced sign manufacturing environment. This role is responsible for overseeing artwork preparation, file management, and production workflow for digital printing, lamination, and flatbed cutting processes.

The ideal candidate has strong technical knowledge of large-format printing, attention to detail, and proven leadership experience in a manufacturing or print environment.

• Supervise daily      operations of the art department, ensuring efficient workflow and timely      job completion
• Schedule and      batch jobs from interfacing with other departments based on order workflow.
• Manage and      support a team of graphic designers and production artists
• Prepare and      review print-ready files for large-format digital printers, laminators, and flatbed cutters
• Ensure artwork      meets production specifications, including sizing, color accuracy, bleed, and cut paths
• Create and      verify cut files for flatbed cutting systems (routing, contour cutting, etc.)
• Collaborate      with production, sales, and installation teams to meet project timelines
• Maintain file      organization, naming conventions, and version control systems
• Troubleshoot      artwork and prepress issues to minimize production delays
• Implement      quality control standards for all printed and cut materials
• Train team      members on equipment, software, and company processes
• Monitor      workload distribution and adjust priorities as needed

Required Qualifications

• 5-7+ years of      experience in sign manufacturing, large-format printing, or similar      production environment
• 3+ years of      supervisory or leadership experience
• Proficiency in      Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign)
• Proficiency in      3M and Avery Flexi Traffic Edition
• Proficiency in      Print Factory
• Strong      knowledge of digital printers, laminators, and flatbed cutting equipment
• Experience      creating cut paths and preparing files for routing/contour cutting
• Understanding      of color management and prepress workflows
• Excellent      organizational and communication skills
• Ability to      manage multiple projects under tight deadlines

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with      RIP software (Onyx, Caldera, or similar)
• Familiarity      with CNC routers or flatbed cutters (Zünd, Kongsberg, or similar)
• Knowledge of      vinyl cutting, mounting, and installation processes
• Familiarity      with production scheduling systems or ERP software

Work Environment

• Manufacturing setting with exposure to printing, laminating, and cutting equipment
• Standing, lifting, crouching, and moving materials up to 70lbs is required
• Fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
• Professional working environment

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive pay      based on experience
• Opportunities      for growth and advance