Job Description
The Production Manager is responsible for managing the end-to-end production and delivery of print and retail marketing materials, ensuring the most appropriate production methods, suppliers and solutions are selected to deliver high-quality outcomes on time and within budget.
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Print production is a key focus of the role, including management of point-of-sale collateral, packaging, signage and other printed materials from artwork and specification through to sampling, production, distribution and delivery.
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Key Responsibilities
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Manage the sampling, ordering and production of all printed retail POS, signage, packaging and marketing collateral.
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Provide expert recommendations on paper stocks, substrates, print processes, finishes, colour management and production methods to achieve the required creative outcome within budget.
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Review artwork, specifications and production files to identify potential print or production issues prior to manufacture.
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Manage proofing, colour matching, press checks, samples and production approvals as required.
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Ensure printed collateral is produced to the correct artwork, dimensions, materials, finishes and quantities for each store or location.
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Manage the production and distribution of point-of-sale collateral to client stores, ensuring deliveries are complete, accurate and on time.
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Manage product packaging production, including sampling, material selection, print methods, finishes and timely approval of production samples.
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Source,



assess and recommend printers and specialist production suppliers based on capability, quality, cost and delivery requirements.
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Negotiate pricing, production schedules and commercial terms with print and production suppliers.
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Maintain strong relationships with printers, fabricators, installers and other external production partners.
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Prepare production briefs, specifications and requests for quotation and review supplier responses.
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Identify cost-effective production solutions without compromising quality, brand standards or project requirements.
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Support the production of broader physical retail elements where required, including displays, fixtures, signage structures and fabricated components.
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Coordinate sampling, prototyping and approvals for fabricated or physical retail elements.
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Assist in managing production requirements for new store openings, refurbishments, campaign rollouts and other retail initiatives.
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Coordinate multiple suppliers where projects incorporate a combination of print, fabrication and physical production elements.
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Qualifications and Experience
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4+ years' experience in print production, production management or a similar role.
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Robust technical knowledge of commercial print production, including stocks, substrates, printing processes, finishing techniques,



colour management and artwork requirements.
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Demonstrated experience managing printed POS, packaging, signage and retail marketing collateral.
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Experience working directly with printers and specialist production suppliers.
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Strong understanding of print estimating, quoting and supplier negotiation.
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Experience managing proofs, samples, press checks and production quality control.
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Working knowledge of Adobe Creative Cloud applications used in the production of print assets.
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Experience with broader retail production, fabrication, fixtures or physical display elements is advantageous.
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Experience coordinating multi-site retail campaigns or store rollouts is desirable.
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Strong experience in a similar position, preferably within an agency, retail or production environment.
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Project management system experience.
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Strong commercial awareness and negotiation skills.
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Ability to manage multiple concurrent production jobs, suppliers, deadlines and budgets.
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High attention to detail and strong commitment to production quality.
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Strong technical and practical approach to print and production.
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Excellent verbal, written and presentation skills.
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Why Join Us?
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Work with one of the world's most innovative brands — Samsung.
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Collaborate with global experts across technology, commerce, data, and creativity.
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Be part of a growing team driving Cheil's transformation.
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Hybrid working model with Sydney Olympic Park HQ.
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Opportunities for professional development and regional collaboration across the Cheil network.
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📌 Production Manager (Sydney)
🏢 Cheil
📍 Sydney