Digital Print Applications Manager

Job Description

Job Description

We are seeking a hands-on Digital Print Applications Manager!!!

This role is responsible for developing and maintaining print applications, managing color workflows, onboarding new garments and materials, and ensuring production is set up for consistent, high-quality output.

This is a technical leadership role for someone who thrives in a production environment and enjoys balancing hands-on problem solving with team coordination and process improvement.

Key Responsibilities

Digital Print Applications Management

·       Own the development, implementation, and maintenance of digital print application settings across production

·       Lead onboarding and qualification of new garments, substrates, and print applications

·       Build, test, and optimize print recipes, profiles, and technical production settings

Color Management & RIP Workflow

·       Own digital color workflow strategy, calibration, and output consistency

·       Build and maintain linearization curves, ICC profiles, and color standards

·       Manage RIP workflow processes and print output optimization

·       Troubleshoot color inconsistencies and implement corrective actions to maintain print quality standards

Production Technical Support

·       Serve as the primary escalation point for recurring print quality issues when equipment is operating

·       Diagnose technical print issues and determine root cause, including settings, substrate behavior, artwork, or equipment-related concerns

·       Partner with maintenance teams when issues require mechanical intervention

Team Leadership & Department Coordination

·       Lead/support technical applications team, including sample production and file/application support

·       Coordinate daily department priorities, workload, and task ownership

·       Provide hands-on coaching, technical guidance, and mentorship to team members

·       Drive accountability, process consistency, and continuous improvement within the department

Cross-Functional Collaboration

·       Partner closely with production, maintenance, IT, client success, and vendors

Qualifications Required

·       2+ years of experience in digital printing, print production, or related technical print environments

·       Hands-on experience with digital print technologies

·       Proficient in Google Suite, Microsoft, and advanced skills in Adobe Suite

·       Strong understanding of color management, print calibration, and output consistency

·       Experience with RIP software and digital print workflow tools

·       Experience troubleshooting print quality issues and identifying technical root causes

·       Comfortable physically operating and testing production print equipment

·       Proven ability to lead technical workflows, prioritize competing demands, and

coordinate day-to-day team activity

·       Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration skills

Preferred

·       Experience building linearization curves, ICC profiles, and calibration workflows

·       Background in apparel decoration, textile printing, or print production environments

This is a Monday - Friday position; 7:30a – 4p with some OT during busier times.

APPLY TODAY IF SOUNDS LIKE A FIT