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