POSITION PURPOSE
The Senior Wide-Format Print Production Specialist is responsible for the day-to-day operation and management of Roland DGA's production/demo room, supporting Marketing, Sales, Product Management, and other internal teams with high-quality printed materials, samples, and graphics.
This hands-on role oversees the complete print production process-from file preparation and production planning through printing, finishing, and delivery of the final product. The ideal candidate has strong technical knowledge of digital printing technologies and is comfortable operating and maintaining a variety of Roland DG equipment, including UV, latex, eco-solvent, and other digital production systems.
The Senior Wide-Format Print Production Specialist will produce materials for trade shows, events, product launches, dealer programs, sales initiatives, customer samples, dealer kits, marketing campaigns, and other business needs. This position requires someone who can balance technical expertise, attention to detail, creativity, organization, and the ability to manage multiple projects and priorities.
This is a fully in-person position based at Roland DGA's Irvine, California office, five days per week. This is a hands-on individual contributor role with no direct reports. The position may occasionally oversee temporary or contract production support as needed.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Print Production & Finishing
- Manage the day-to-day operation of the Roland DGA production/demo room and ensure projects are completed accurately, efficiently, and on schedule.
- Review print files from marketing, dealers and others to ensure accuracy and prepare production files for a variety of digital printing applications and substrates.
- Operate and produce finished work using a range of digital production equipment, including:
o UV printers and UV roll-to-roll systems, Latex and Eco-solvent printers, Printers/cutters and other digital finishing equipment
- Perform finishing work including lamination, trimming, cutting, weeding, mounting, assembly, and other post-production processes.
- Inspect finished products for color, quality, accuracy, and overall presentation before delivery.
- Troubleshoot production issues and make adjustments to achieve the desired output.
- Print marketing graphics, signage, product samples, dealer samples, dealer kits, trade show graphics, event materials, prototypes, and other internal requests.
Equipment Maintenance & Production Room Management
- Perform routine cleaning, maintenance, calibration, and basic troubleshooting of production equipment to maintain optimal performance.
- Maintain an organized, safe, and efficient production environment.
- Monitor inventory of media, inks, laminates, finishing supplies, and other production materials; re-order consumables as needed and ensure you remain within budget and maintain appropriate inventory levels while minimizing excess stock and waste.
- Work with service, product, and technical teams when equipment issues require additional support.
- Help evaluate new equipment, media, workflows, and production techniques as needed.
Cross-Functional Support
- Partner closely with Marketing to produce materials for campaigns, product launches, trade shows, events, dealer programs, and other initiatives.
- Collaborate with Product Management to create product samples, application samples, demonstrations, and materials that showcase Roland DGA technologies and capabilities.
- Support Sales with dealer samples, dealer kits, customer samples, sales tools, and other field-support materials.
- Work with other departments to understand project requirements, recommend appropriate production methods, and deliver finished materials.
- Serve as an internal resource on digital print production, finishing techniques, equipment capabilities, and application possibilities.
- Contribute to a positive work environment by collaborating and communicating professionally even in times of pressure.
Project & Workflow Management
- Manage multiple production requests simultaneously while prioritizing projects based on deadlines and business needs.
- Establish realistic production timelines and communicate project status, challenges, and completion dates to internal stakeholders.
- Review incoming requests to ensure files, specifications, quantities, substrates, and finishing requirements are clearly defined before production.
- Identify opportunities to improve production workflows, reduce waste, control costs, and increase efficiency.
- Maintain consistent quality standards across all production work.
PERFORMANCE MEASURES
- Deliver high-quality projects accurately and on schedule.
- Maintain equipment, supplies, and production demo room.
- Provide responsive support across internal departments.
- Minimize production waste, rework, and unnecessary material costs.
QUALIFICATIONS
Abilities:
- Experience with laminating, trimming, cutting, mounting, and finishing printed graphics.
- Strong understanding of RIP software, color management, file preparation, and production workflows.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing high-quality finished work.
- Excellent organization and ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
- Ability to troubleshoot equipment and production issues.
- Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.
- Ability to learn new equipment and technologies.
Experience:
- 5+ years of hands-on experience in digital print production, wide-format printing, sign production, graphics production, or a related field.
- Experience managing or operating a print production shop is a plus.
- Experience operating Roland DG or other professional wide-format digital printing equipment is a plus.
- Experience creating print samples demonstrating different applications, substrates, finishes, and equipment capabilities.
- Experience using Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop for file preparation.
SALARY RANGE: $70,000 - $85,000
PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES AND REQUIREMENTS
Talking:
- Where one must convey detailed or important instructions or ideas accurately, loudly, or quickly
Average Hearing:
- Able to hear average or normal conversations and receive ordinary information
Repetitive Motions:
- Movements frequently and regularly required using the wrists, hands, and/or fingers
Average Visual Abilities:
- Ordinary, visual acuity necessary to prepare or inspect documents or products, or operate devices
Physical Strength:
- Standing and sitting most of the time; exerts up to 100 lbs. of force occasionally when lifting media rolls
Schedule:
- Ability to work 40+ hours a week, 8 hours a day M-F, plus additional hours as needed
Working Conditions:
- No hazardous or significantly unpleasant conditions. May be exposed to odor from inks and any outgassing.
MENTAL ACTIVITIES AND REQUIREMENTS
Reasoning Ability:
- Ability to apply logical thinking to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw conclusions
- Able to interpret a variety of technical instructions and can deal with multiple variables
Language Ability:
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
INTENT AND FUNCTION OF JOB DESCRIPTIONS
All descriptions have been reviewed to ensure that only essential functions and basic duties have been included. Peripheral tasks, only incidentally related to each position, have been excluded. Requirements, skills, and abilities included have been determined to be the minimal standards required to successfully perform the positions. In no instance, however, should the duties, responsibilities, and requirements delineated be interpreted as all-inclusive. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate.
In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, it is possible that requirements may be modified to reasonably accommodate disabled individuals. However, no accommodations will be made which may pose serious health or safety risks to the employee or others or which impose undue hardships on the organization.
Job descriptions are not intended as and do not create employment contracts. The organization maintains its status as an at-will employer. Employees can be terminated for any reason not prohibited by law.
EOE
Roland DGA Corporation complies with all fair employment regulations.
Roland DGA Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer, with a policy ensuring that all employees and potential employees are considered for all positions on the basis of their qualifications and abilities without regard to race, color, sex, religion, pregnancy, ancestry, age, national origin, citizenship status, veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status, physical or mental disability or other legally protected status.
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