Print Production Manager

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Kiddom

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Education • SaaS • B2B

Kiddom is a company that provides a digital platform focused on enhancing educational experiences by coupling high-quality curricula with flexible, technology-driven solutions. The platform supports various subjects including Math, ELA, and Science with digital curriculum management, assessments, and virtual classroom tools. Kiddom aims to increase student engagement and reduce teacher workload through intuitive features like lesson planning, presentations, and classroom management resources. The company serves schools and districts, offering insights for data-driven instructional decisions and helping educators effectively implement curriculum with technology support.

51 - 200 employees

Founded 2013

📚 Education

☁️ SaaS

🤝 B2B

💰 $35M Series C on 2021-08

📋 Description

• Define and manage production schedules, milestones, and deliverables across print projects. • Partner with the Print Project Manager to align workflow dependencies and ensure timely delivery. • Coordinates with Digital Content authors to ensure timely content delivery for print production. • Develop and approve detailed print specifications (size, paper, binding, finish, etc.). • Oversee the preparation and delivery of final print files to vendors, ensuring they meet specifications. • Manage Kiddom’s print master library and ensure accurate version control. • Source and manage relationships with print vendors and related suppliers. • Conduct cost analysis, negotiate contracts, and oversee procurement processes. • Coordinate with vendors on press checks, file delivery, and production status updates. • Perform final quality assurance (proof reviews, spot checks) to ensure accuracy and fidelity to approved content. • Verify ADA/Section 508 compliance and ensure materials meet district/state packaging or labeling requirements. • Estimate, track, and report on production costs. • Provide Finance with regular updates on spend vs. budget across active projects. • Collaborate with Editorial Lead/Staff to ensure content accuracy and readiness for print. • Work with the Senior Graphic Designer and Production Designer to maintain visual standards. • Partner with Curriculum, Marketing, and Sales to align production schedules with market needs.

🎯 Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Communications, Printing Technology, Publishing, or related field.5+ years of experience in print production management or a related publishing role. • Strong understanding of print production workflows, vendor management, and quality assurance. • Experience with budgeting, cost analysis, and project scheduling tools (e.g., Workfront, Airtable, Monday.com). • Knowledge of ADA/Section 508 compliance requirements in educational publishing. • Excellent organizational skills and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously. • Strong interpersonal and communication skills for cross-functional collaboration and vendor negotiations.

🏖️ Benefits

• Salary range is dependent on geographic location, prior experience, seniority, and demonstrated role related ability during the interview process. • What we offer • Full time permanent employees are eligible for the following benefits from their first day of employment: • * Competitive salary • * Meaningful equity • * Health insurance benefits: medical (various PPO/HMO/HSA plans), dental, vision, disability and life insurance • * One Medical membership (in participating locations) • * Flexible vacation time policy (subject to internal approval). Average use 4 weeks off per year. • * 10 paid sick days per year (pro rated depending on start date) • * Paid holidays • * Paid bereavement leave • * Paid family leave after birth/adoption. Minimum of 16 paid weeks for birthing parents, 10 weeks for caretaker parents. Meant to supplement benefits offered by State. • * Commuter and FSA plans