Seasonal Print Production Manager

Title
:
Seasonal Print Production Manager

Location
:
Minneapolis, MN | Hybrid; onsite Tuesday - Thursday

Job Type
:
Contract (12 months)

Compensation
: $45.00 - $90.00 per hour (W2)

Industry: Retail

Our firm is partnering with a major national retailer known for its expansive private‑label portfolio and high‑volume seasonal programs. We are seeking a Seasonal Print Production Manager to oversee the end‑to‑end execution of seasonal print initiatives across food storage and disposable tabletop product categories. This role is ideal for someone with deep hands‑on print and packaging production experience who can independently manage technical vendor discussions, ensure artwork accuracy across multiple SKUs, and deliver high‑quality results on time.

This role manages the full lifecycle of seasonal print and packaging execution across food storage and disposable tabletop categories. The ideal candidate brings hands‑on print and packaging production experience, strong vendor management skills, and the ability to independently lead technical discussions to ensure accurate, high‑quality artwork execution across multiple SKUs and seasonal programs.

• Apply approved artwork across multiple SKUs and dielines, including plates, bowls, cups, tissue boxes, and food storage products
• Adjust print scale, orientation, and layout based on product form and substrate
• Manage Pantone accuracy and color translation across various materials
• Prepare and deliver production‑ready files to vendors
• Review and approve physical strike‑offs and drive revisions as needed
• Lead technical discussions with vendors regarding dieline fit, print feasibility, and color accuracy
• Resolve production issues independently and elevate when necessary
• Ensure all final outputs align with design intent and quality standards
• Attend cross‑functional team meetings to capture seasonal roadmaps and timelines
• Define SKU‑level print needs for each seasonal program
• Manage overlapping seasonal timelines to ensure on‑time delivery
• Proactively partner with design teams to request and secure required artwork

Required

• 5+ years of experience in print production, packaging, or retail product development
• Demonstrated experience applying artwork to packaging dielines
• Strong understanding of print scale, substrate behavior, and color management
• Experience reviewing physical samples and approving print quality
• Proven ability to independently manage technical vendor discussions
• High proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple overlapping seasonal programs

Preferred

• Experience working within retail private‑label or seasonal program environments
• Background in food storage, paper goods, or disposable tabletop product categories

Dahl Consulting is proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees that will allow you to choose the best coverage to meet your family’s needs. For details, please review the DAHL Benefits

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