Creative Project Producer - Vaco, LLC
Memphis, TN 38105
About the Job
Key Responsibilities:
Project Support and Oversight:
- Coordinate and oversee the production and fulfillment of print materials for various projects and events.
- Work closely with creative and content teams to understand project requirements and ensure alignment with objectives.
- Manage the planning, execution, and production processes for both standard and wide-format printing projects.
Vendor Management:
- Identify and engage with vendors and print-on-demand portals to fulfill high-volume print requests.
- Research and evaluate products, materials, equipment, and services needed for projects.
- Provide cost estimates and turnaround times for potential options, ensuring cost efficiencies and adherence to project timelines.
Collaboration and Communication:
- Act as a liaison between creative and content leads, Operations, Strategic Sourcing, Finance teams, and external vendors.
- Facilitate communication to ensure project specifications are met and deadlines are achieved.
- Handle rush requests and prioritize tasks based on project needs and timelines.
Quality Assurance:
- Oversee the quality of printed materials to ensure they meet the required standards and specifications.
- Implement and maintain quality control processes for in-house and outsourced print projects.
Reporting and Documentation:
- Maintain accurate records of project progress, costs, and vendor performance.
- Prepare reports on project status, budget utilization, and other key metrics as required.
Qualifications:
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design, Marketing, Business Administration, or a related field, or equivalent work experience.
- Experience: Minimum of 3 years of experience in project production, purchasing, or a related role within a creative or print production environment.
- Skills:
- Strong understanding of print production processes and materials.
- Excellent organizational and project management skills.
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet tight deadlines.
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate across teams.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and project management software.
- Knowledge of cost analysis and vendor negotiation.
Vaco values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply.
EEO Notice
Vaco is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race (including but not limited to traits historically associated with race such as hair texture and hair style), color, sex (includes pregnancy or related conditions), religion or creed, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, status as a veteran, union membership, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, or any other protected characteristics as required by federal, state or local law.
Vaco LLC and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Vaco LLC and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact HR@vaco.com .
Vaco also wants all applicants to know their rights that workplace discrimination is illegal.
By submitting to this position, you agree that you will be giving Vaco the exclusive right to present your as a candidate for the foregoing employment opportunity. You further agree that you have represented information about yourself accurately and have not affirmatively misrepresented your qualifications. You also agree to maintain as confidential, to the fullest extent permitted by law, any information you learn from Vaco about the position and you will limit disclosure of information about the position only to the extent necessary to perform any obligations in furtherance of your application. In exchange, Vaco agrees to exercise reasonable efforts to represent you through all solicitation, job screening and resume dispersal.
Privacy Notice
Vaco LLC and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries (“we,” “our,” or “Vaco”) respects your privacy and are committed to providing transparent notice of our policies.
- California residents may access Vaco’s HR Notice at Collection for California Applicants and Employees here.
- Virginia residents may access our state specific policies here.
- Residents of all other states may access our policies here.
- Canadian residents may access our policies in English here and in French here.
- Residents of countries governed by GDPR may access our policies here.
Pay Transparency Notice
Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to:
- the individual’s skill sets, experience and training;
- licensure and certification requirements;
- office location and other geographic considerations;
- other business and organizational needs.
With that said, as required by local law, Vaco believes that the following salary range referenced above reasonably estimates the base compensation for an individual hired into this position in geographies that require salary range disclosure. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses.
