Contract Print & Product Design Production Manager (Part-Time Consultant) at HairClub

Key ResponsibilitiesProduction & Project ManagementOversee end-to-end production for all product labels printed boxes packaging inserts merchandising displays and printed collateral.Develop project scopes detailed specifications and secure competitive quotes from print and packaging vendors.Manage production schedules timelines milestones and deliverables across multiple concurrent projects.Evaluate vendor capabilities materials and pricing to recommend the best partners for each project.Maintain a centralized production calendar and ensure timely delivery of all assets.Design Coordination & ProofingCollaborate with internal creative and product development teams to ensure packaging and label designs meet brand standards and requirements.Review and refine design files dielines technical drawings label structures and packaging layouts prior to production release.Oversee the full proofing process including preflight checks color proofs printed mockups and final approvals.Ensure all artwork adheres to technical requirements (color profiles resolution bleeds fonts trapping).Maintain consistency across product families and ensure adherence to packaging guidelines.New Product Naming & Cross-Functional CoordinationPartner with Product Development Marketing and Creative teams to coordinate new product naming ensuring alignment with brand positioning and customer experience.Facilitate internal review sessions collect cross-functional input and maintain version histories for all naming candidates.Work with Legal to review naming options for trademark availability and regulatory compliance.Compliance Legal and Trademark CoordinationCollaborate closely with the Legal department to ensure all product labels packaging and collateral meet compliance and regulatory standards.Support trademark review processes ensuring proposed product names and packaging elements are evaluated for trademark usage.Ensure packaging meets FTC FDA and other applicable regulatory guidelines.Maintain up-to-date documentation of compliance reviews approvals and trademark submissions.Quality Control & Standards ManagementConduct thorough inspections of prototypes pre-production samples and final printed materials to ensure accuracy and quality.Identify issues early and work with vendors to resolve discrepancies promptly.Maintain SKU-specific documentation including version control technical specs regulatory updates and approved artwork archives.Vendor & Cost ManagementBuild strong relationships with print vendors packaging manufacturers and suppliers.Negotiate pricing minimum order quantities and production terms to ensure cost efficiency while maintaining quality.Identify cost-saving opportunities through materials formats or process improvements.Required Skills & Experience7 years of experience in print production packaging development label design management or related consumer products roles.Expert understanding of print methods (offset digital flexo screen) finishing coatings substrates and packaging engineering.Strong knowledge of dielines carton construction label materials adhesives shrink applications and structural packaging.High proficiency in reviewing artwork in Adobe Illustrator InDesign Photoshop and related platforms.Deep understanding of prepress workflows proofing processes and color management.Experience coordinating naming trademark review or compliance processes with Legal teams.Exceptional project management and communication skills.Highly organized accurate and detail-oriented with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.Preferred QualificationsExperience in health beauty or regulated consumer product categories.Familiarity with sustainability trends eco-friendly materials and packaging optimization.Knowledge of barcoding UPC generation batch coding and printing tolerances.Experience with supply chain or inventory coordination for packaging components.Work Environment & ExpectationsOnsite role based at HairClub HQ in Boca Raton Florida.Part-time consulting schedule; days and hours to be determined.Must be collaborative and comfortable working across Marketing Creative Product Development Legal Compliance and Operations.Comfortable working in a fast-moving environment with tight deadlines and shifting priorities.Required Experience:Manager Key Skills Bidding,Apps,Benefits,Corporate Recruitment,Android Development Employment Type : Full-Time Department / Functional Area: Marketing Experience: years Vacancy: 1