Location: San Francisco Bay Area (100% on-site)
Employment Type: 3-Month Full-Time Contract (Potential for Full-Time Conversion)
Our client is seeking a Senior Creative Production Leader to oversee catalog and print production while leading a team of Production Designers. This role requires a hands-on production expert with deep knowledge of InDesign, prepress, and print workflows, along with the ability to mentor teams, solve complex challenges, and ensure the highest standards of quality and execution.
YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES
Lead and mentor a team of Production Designers, providing guidance, support, and feedback to foster a collaborative environment
Oversee catalog and print production workflows, timelines, priorities, and final deliverables
Serve as a senior production expert, troubleshooting challenges, reviewing files, and ensuring accuracy before print delivery
Partner with Creative, Design, Copy, Merchandising, Project Management, and external vendors to execute projects seamlessly
Identify process improvements and create efficiencies across production workflows
Maintain strong brand standards and ensure consistent, high-quality creative execution
OUR REQUIREMENTS
7+ years of experience in creative production, editorial production, print production, or a related field
Experience leading or mentoring creative production teams
Expert proficiency in Adobe InDesign and Adobe Creative Suite
Strong understanding of print production, prepress, file preparation, and vendor workflows
Experience managing high-volume catalog, editorial, or large-scale print projects
Excellent attention to detail, problem-solving skills, and ability to manage multiple priorities
Strong communication and collaboration skills across creative and cross-functional teams
Comfortable balancing strategic oversight with hands-on production support
Experience in luxury retail, hospitality, editorial, publishing, or premium creative environments preferred
Bachelor’s degree required