Job Description: Print Solutions & Client Services Representative
Role: Print Solutions Representative
Type: Full-Time
Shift: Monday to Friday; 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM EST
Location: Hybrid (Virtual & Onsite at our Norcross / Atlanta, GA facility)
Reports To: Client Services Manager
Primary Objective of Position
The Print Solutions & Client Services Representative serves as the critical operational
bridge between Fortune 500 clients and internal/external print operations. Responsible
for end-to-end client service management alongside technical print production execution
(~40% of the role), this individual oversees Print-on-Demand (POD) programs, artwork
routing, variable data setup, and substrate testing. The ideal candidate brings a strong
background in commercial print workflows, exceptional organizational skills, and high[1]touch communication to support retail location launches, campaign execution, and day[1]to-day client requests.
Major Areas of Performance
1. Print Management & Technical Operations (~40% of Role)
• Print-on-Demand (POD) Program Setup: Oversee new POD item setups,
capturing complete job specifications (JobDoc) for integration across AW
Connect and InkCloud platforms.
• Artwork Management & Prepress Routing: Manage new artwork files from
clients; upload and route art files and job documentation to Prepress for pre[1]flighting, templating, and variable data creation (via internal servers or InkCloud).
• System Integration & Item Setup: Coordinate with offshore and internal teams
to load item specifications into Item Manager; secure prepress thumbnails and
ensure accurate item setup.
• Template & Artwork Verification: Conduct end-to-end testing of variable data
templates and static artwork in production environments; collaborate directly with
clients to clarify variable data rules and approve final template setups.
• Substrate & Product Testing: Perform testing and physical verification for new
or modified substrate products to guarantee production compatibility;
troubleshoot artwork and template issues during production runs.
• Technical Consultations: Recommend optimal paper substrates, finishing
options, and manufacturing paths to achieve desired client outcomes while
managing budget and production efficiency.
• Proofing & Seasonal Pushes: Oversee seasonal client pushes, managing the
distribution of physical proofs, inspecting final proofs for accuracy, and confirming
proper version control before full production release.
• Access & User Administration: Act as the administrative approver for new user
access in production environments.
2. Client Service & Account Management (~60% of Role)
• Client Liaison: Act as the primary point of contact for marketing print, grand
openings, and location launch events.
• Project Execution: Execute defined client tasks, ensuring service level
agreements (SLAs), campaign objectives, and program specifications are fully
realized.
• Consultative Guidance: Serve as an extended partner to client teams,
delivering expert recommendations on project execution, materials, and inventory
planning.
• Retail & Inventory Monitoring: Monitor SKU inventory levels and ordering
trends for standard stocks to ensure successful, on-time grand openings and
retail launches.
• Cross-Functional Leadership: Provide regular direction to the Client Support
Team and coordinate requests across internal departments (prepress,
production, distribution).
• Financial & Business Health: Perform monthly variance tracking, complete
quality-check invoicing for accuracy, and partner with the Client Services
Manager to identify revenue growth and mitigate client health risks.
Qualifications Required
• Education & Experience: Bachelor’s degree in Business or equivalent work
experience, with 3+ years in client services, print production management, or
prepress operations.
• Print & Substrate Expertise: Strong practical understanding of print substrates,
paper stocks, laminates, specialty finishes, and manufacturing workflows.
• Digital Print Systems Knowledge: Familiarity with digital asset workflows, web[1]to-print/POD systems (e.g., InkCloud, AW Connect, or similar ERP/WMS
platforms), variable data printing (VDP), and prepress file preparation.
• Project & Detail Management: Outstanding organizational and calendar
management skills with a track record of handling strict deadlines in high-touch
retail or commercial print environments.
• Relationship Building: Proven ability to build trusted relationships with clients,
internal prepress/production teams, and offshore support staff.
• Technical Aptitude: Proficient in MS Office Suite and comfortable
troubleshooting artwork, variable templates, and order management software.
• Travel & Onsite Requirements: Ability to be onsite at the Atlanta facility up to
25% as needed, with independent travel up to 5%.