Creative Production Manager

Description:

Berg Hospitality Group is seeking a creative, detail-oriented Creative Production Manager to lead graphic design and print production across our portfolio of restaurant and hospitality brands.

This hands-on role combines creative design with production management, taking projects from concept through final delivery. The ideal candidate is a strong designer who can work across multiple brand identities while managing in-house printing, outside vendors, timelines and production costs.

Responsibilities

Graphic Design

• Design print and digital materials across multiple restaurant and hospitality brands, including menus, signage, invitations, advertisements, event collateral, email and social media assets
• Maintain each concept’s distinct visual identity and brand standards
• Resize and adapt creative for various platforms, dimensions and applications
• Retouch, color-correct and prepare photography for print and digital use
• Prepare accurate, production-ready files and proof all content, pricing and specifications
• Collaborate with Marketing, Culinary, Beverage, Operations and Events teams to execute projects and revisions
• Maintain organized design files, photography and brand assets

Print Production

• Manage print projects from final artwork through production and delivery
• Oversee in-house printing and finishing, including equipment, supplies and inventory
• Determine whether projects should be produced in-house or outsourced based on cost, timing and quality
• Request and compare vendor quotes and recommend cost-effective production solutions
• Coordinate with printers and fabricators on materials, quantities, finishes, proofs, deadlines and delivery
• Review proofs for accuracy, color consistency and production quality
• Maintain vendor relationships, pricing and order history
• Identify opportunities to consolidate orders, reduce costs and improve production efficiencies
• Troubleshoot production issues and coordinate corrections or reprints as needed

Requirements:

Qualifications

• 1–5 years of professional graphic design experience with a strong print and digital portfolio
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, particularly InDesign, Illustrator and Photoshop
• Strong typography, layout, photo-editing and image-retouching skills
• Knowledge of print production, including bleeds, color profiles, file preparation, paper stocks, substrates, finishes and binding methods
• Experience working with printers, fabricators or other production vendors
• Ability to evaluate vendor quotes and identify cost-effective solutions
• Excellent proofreading, organization, project-management and attention-to-detail skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects, deadlines and priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate across departments
• Degree or formal training in Graphic Design, Visual Communications or a related field preferred; equivalent experience will be considered
• Experience with professional in-house printing and finishing equipment is preferred
• Hospitality, restaurant, luxury, lifestyle or event experience is a plus
• Photography, video editing, animation or motion-graphics skills are a plus