Free People Print Production Associate

Free People began its journey in 1970, in a modest West Philadelphia storefront, offering plants and records, along with a few pieces of clothing. Though the name was changed to Urban Outfitters just a year later, Free People was revived as the company's wholesale label in 1984. And it hasn't looked back since.

The eclectic assortment quickly assembled behind it a fiercely loyal fan base, and this fueled the opening of FP's first brick-and-mortar store in Paramus, NJ in 2002, along with the birth of freepeople.com in 2004, and the first mail-order catalog, which arrived in homes during the summer of 2005.

All the while, Free People has dedicated its energies to building a close-knit relationship with the FP community and continues to seek out new ways to foster and elevate this unique and meaningful bond.

Title:

Print Production Associate

Reports to:

Director of Catalog + Print Production

Location:

Philadelphia, PA

Objective:

The Print Production Associate works directly with the Director of Catalog + Print Production and in support of the Graphic Design Department in the creation, maintenance and execution of the catalog, printed marketing materials and store signage. This role is responsible for assisting in managing the details of all print production jobs from receipt of files to final delivery.

Responsibilities:

• The Print Production Associate will focus on day-to-day management of print production releases to ensure on-time delivery to internal and external partners.
• Work with Director of Catalog + Print Production to organize and ensure all Production Department jobs are being executed properly (including organizing all job information, copy and file checking, sending projects to print partners, managing jobs through final delivery and archiving completed work).
• Responsible for production of the catalog layout (including typesetting product information, circulating proofs to Buying Teams, updating changes and file release to color separator). Partner with the Buying Teams to confirm all product information is printed correctly.
• Manage final image request from catalog photographers; intake and release photography to color separator alongside catalog layout.
• Manage all file organization and posting of digital assets post-catalog cycle. Catalog and distribute all supporting product photography with correct naming conventions and coordinate deliverables.
• Initiate, establish and maintain communication with vendors from specs, quotes, fulfillment, and deliveries of all printed projects.

Skills:

• Must have strong production design skills and willingness to contribute to the creative process - including layout, typography, revisions, and file release to printers.
• A thorough understanding of fundamentals of print production and pre-press is needed for this position, as well as an in-depth knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite, including InDesign and Photoshop.
• Effective problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Ability to balance deadline and priorities.
• Strong technical skills and a critical eye for detail when working in design files.
• Strong knowledge of 4-color print process or interest to learn.
• Independent worker, self-starter, resourceful.

Education:

4 year University Degree in Graphic Design, Marketing Communications Design or equivalent combination of related experience and training that provides the required knowledge, skills, abilities to perform the specific responsibilities of the role.

Experience:

3-5 years in graphic design or print production design role.

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