Print Coordinator

As a Print Coordinator at Big Ideas Learning, you will oversee pre-press operations and manage the delivery of print files to our printers. Your responsibilities include liaising with manufacturing representatives, coordinating with internal teams on print specifications, conducting preflight checks, and ensuring that all print production meets quality and compliance standards.

Candidates for the Print Coordinator role at Big Ideas Learning should possess strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills. Familiarity with print production processes and compliance requirements is essential, along with a keen eye for detail to manage project documentation and ensure adherence to quality standards.

Big Ideas Learning is committed to the growth of our employees, including Print Coordinators. We offer tuition reimbursement, training opportunities, and a robust employee assistance program, ensuring that you have the resources you need to excel and progress in your career.

Big Ideas Learning offers a competitive hourly salary range of $24.04 to $34.38 for the Print Coordinator position, depending on experience and qualifications, along with a comprehensive benefits package that supports your well-being.

At Big Ideas Learning, our culture is centered around collaboration, integrity, and inclusion. We are dedicated to creating a diverse environment where all employees, including Print Coordinators, feel valued and empowered to contribute their best work in support of our educational mission.

To ensure quality in print production, it’s important to implement stringent preflight checks on files, maintain clear communication with vendors, and meticulously document all processes. Highlight any specific experiences you've had in managing production timelines and exceeding quality expectations.

In your response, share any relevant experience where you collaborated with teams to establish print specifications. Detail how you executed those specifications and any challenges you overcame during the process, emphasizing your attention to detail and adaptability.

Discuss your familiarity with tools such as IPS inventory systems or any other software relevant to managing print production. Be specific about how you utilized these tools to streamline processes, enhance communication, and maintain high quality across projects.

Approach this question by explaining how you would address the issue calmly, focusing on effective communication to understand the vendor’s perspective while asserting the expectations of Big Ideas Learning. Provide an example of a time you navigated a similar situation successfully.

Express your dedication to continuous learning. Mention resources you utilize, such as industry publications or training seminars, to stay updated on compliance requirements and how you have applied that knowledge in previous roles.

Use this opportunity to showcase your organizational skills. Detail how you prioritized tasks, managed timelines, and collaborated with teams to ensure all projects were completed on time and met quality standards.

Illustrate your methodical approach to pre-press by discussing the importance of thorough checks, effective communication with teams, and how you document each phase to prevent any oversights. If possible, share a specific experience where this approach benefitted a project.

Talk about your approach to building strong relationships with vendors and setting clear performance criteria. Mention how you regularly assess vendor outputs and provide feedback to ensure continuous improvement and alignment with Big Ideas Learning standards.

Explain your organizational methods for tracking project documentation, such as utilizing project management tools or maintaining spreadsheets. Emphasize your detail-oriented nature and commitment to transparency in project status.

Convey your passion for ensuring high-quality educational materials reach students and how your attention to detail and teamwork spirit drive you to succeed in the Print Coordinator role. Share personal anecdotes of what you find rewarding in print production.