HRGO Recruitment are currently assisting a well-respected client in their search for a Production & Design Manager to work in their offices in Ashford.They are looking to grow their production and copying team, they are innovative and creative and are looking for likeminded individuals who share this passion! They work with leading, inspiring brands making every working day different to the next!

Main Duties:

* Lead a production team ensuring all copy is chased and all deadlines are met

* Liaise with clients to chase advertising copy, by phone and email and update database

* Amend and design artwork for clients

* Proof and check pages before going to press

* Liaise with sales, printers and other 3rd party suppliers effectively - Build strong working relationships

* Ensure all schedules are managed and met, accommodating changes to schedules if necessary

* Lead a small team, coaching and developing and creating new ideas/methods of working effectively as a team

* Ability to work to deadlines to make sure that publications go out on time and on budget

* Have excellent communication skills, both written and verbal





Requirements:

* A minimum of 4 years' experience in a similar production role

* Experience in workflows

* Must have worked in a highly-pressurised, fast paced environment

* Excellent organisation skills and attention to detail

* Experience with Indesign and Adobe Creative Suite, Photoshop, Illustrator and Acrobat.

* Knowledge of both Macs and PCs essential

* Ability to prioritise, organise workload, manage multiple tasks and problem solve concurrently

* Ability to stay calm under pressure





This is a full time role, the working hours are Monday - Friday 09:00 - 17:00

The annual salary for this role is £25,000 per annum

Free parking on site

20 Days annual leave increasing to 25 days after 1 years service



*Immediate interviews available*