Print Services Team Lead

Job Description

Job Description

Angus Media, part of the American Angus Association, is seeking a collaborative and detail-oriented Print Team Lead to support the day-to-day workflow, quality, and development of the print design team.

This role will lead the execution of sale books and other print work while supporting team members, balancing workloads, and ensuring deadlines are met. The Print Team Lead works closely with the Regional Managers, Account Manager, the Advertising and Print Services Director, and the Advertising Team Lead to ensure a consistent, high-quality customer experience.

As part of a phased organizational approach, this role will also coordinate closely with the Advertising Team Lead to support shared workload needs, including distributing work during peak times and maintaining consistency across teams.

Your ability to communicate clearly, collaborate across teams, and offer thoughtful guidance will make a meaningful impact. In this role, you will help strengthen internal coordination, improve workflow efficiency, and support a consistent, high-quality customer experience.

The ideal candidate thrives in a team-oriented environment, enjoys problem solving, and takes ownership of delivering excellent work. This role plays an important part in supporting the success of Angus Media by ensuring work is executed effectively, teams are supported, and deliverables consistently meet quality and timeline expectations.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead the day to day work of the print team and make sure jobs are completed accurately, efficiently, and on schedule.
• Stay aligned with the Account Manager on priorities, timelines, and expectations, while owning the day to day flow of print work.
• Balance team workload and adjust assignments as needed to keep sale books and print jobs on track.
• Support and develop team members by answering questions, providing direction, and stepping in when work gets stuck.
• Coordinate the production of sale books and print materials, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and quality.
• Review layouts and materials to ensure they meet Angus Media standards and customer expectations.
• Work with Regional Managers, as needed, to stay aligned on customer needs and avoid disconnects between what is discussed and what is delivered.
• Help facilitate communication during sale book production, including supporting appropriate interaction between designers and breeders.
• Partner with the Advertising Team Lead to coordinate workload across teams, including managing overflow and supporting shared production needs.
• Identify areas where workflow can be improved and help implement changes that make the team more efficient.
• Maintain visibility on what is active, what is behind, and where the team is at capacity.
• Step in to solve issues quickly so work does not slow down.
• Work closely with the Advertising and Print Services Director and other Team Leads to stay aligned on priorities and workload across teams.
• Make sure all work is complete and ready before it moves to final delivery and billing.
• Contribute to design and production work on a regular basis while balancing team leadership and workflow responsibilities.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple jobs at different stages at the same time.
• Ability to lead, support, and develop a team in a deadline driven environment.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work well with others across teams.
• High attention to detail and commitment to producing accurate, high-quality work.
• Ability to stay organized, prioritize work, and adjust quickly when priorities shift.
• Comfortable solving problems and making decisions to keep work moving.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud, especially InDesign, Photoshop, and Illustrator.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• A team-oriented mindset with a strong sense of ownership and accountability.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design, Marketing, or a related field, or equivalent work experience.
• Experience in print design, sale book production, or a similar role.
• Previous experience leading, mentoring, or supporting a team is preferred.
• Experience managing multiple deadlines and a high volume of work is preferred.
• Background in agriculture or the beef industry is preferred.

Local candidates are preferred, but remote candidates with significant design experience will also be considered.

Employees of the Association enjoy a strong benefits package including medical insurance, dental insurance, vision coverage, life and disability insurance and a 401K. Personal Time Off (PTO) is also included.

If you are interested, please submit a cover letter, resume, salary requirements and portfolio or website of work attached to