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Print Production Specialist jobs are open across publishing, marketing, packaging, and commercial printing, at every level from entry-level technician to senior production manager, with specializations in prepress, digital printing, and offset production. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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Location: Framingham, Massachusetts
Job Type: 1-Year Full-Time Contract (W2)
Compensation Range: $35 - 45 per hour
Cella is seeking a Print Production Designer to join an industry-leading retail product development team. In this role, you will play a hands-on part in bringing physical products to life by adapting creative concepts into technical, production-ready assets for Hard Home and Stationery merchandise.
Work Arrangement: Hybrid schedule based onsite in Framingham, MA.
Responsibilities:
- Template Creation & File Setup: Build technically accurate new product templates from scratch or existing brand guidelines, and prepare vendor-ready production files across Hard Home categories.
- Prepress & Color Proofing: Output color-correct physical prints and mockups for physical design reviews, ensuring fidelity to creative intent and manufacturing specifications.
- Revision Management: Review, update, and confirm production files to seamlessly incorporate design feedback, execution notes, and Product Development (PD) comments.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with Senior Technical Designers, Senior Designers, and Design Managers to prioritize daily workloads and manage shifting project timelines.
- Timeline Management: Manage incoming projects against established time-and-action calendars to guarantee on-time delivery for production milestones.
- Quality Assurance: Uphold rigorous technical standards, ensuring all final assets meet strict vendor, manufacturing, and prepress specifications.
Qualifications:
- Education & Experience: Degree in Graphic Design, Print Production, or equivalent practical industry experience (experience working in a print shop, commercial printing environment, or greeting card company is highly valued).
- Software Proficiency: Hands-on expertise in Adobe Creative Cloud, specifically Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and Bridge.
- Technical Print Knowledge: Strong working knowledge of prepress processes, mechanical setup, bleed, dielines, and production-ready asset prep.
- Category Exposure: Familiarity with or exposure to technical product development design, ideally within hard goods, home goods, or stationery/paper goods categories.
- Detail Orientation: Exceptional accuracy, problem-solving capabilities, and thorough follow-through when handling multi-component design files. Communication & Receptivity: Strong written and verbal communication skills with an open, receptive approach to design critiques and cross-functional feedback.
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JOBID: 112026-168164
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Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.
At Cella, a randstad digital company, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact HRsupport@randstadusa.com.
Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Cella by randstad digital offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).
This posting is open for thirty (30) days.
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.
Cella is an award-winning leader in consulting, staffing and managed solutions for creative, marketing, digital and proposal development teams. We help people build meaningful careers and partner with companies to help them win. Our staffing solutions include freelance, contract, temporary, temp-to-hire and direct hire positions. Cella has earned the 2022 Best of Staffing® Client and Talent 10-Year Diamond Awards—an honor earned by only 1% of staffing firms in the U.S. Cella is an equal opportunity employer.
Location: Framingham, Massachusetts
Job Type: 1-Year Full-Time Contract (W2)
Compensation Range: $35 - 45 per hour
Cella is seeking a Print Production Designer to join an industry-leading retail product development team. In this role, you will play a hands-on part in bringing physical products to life by adapting creative concepts into technical, production-ready assets for Hard Home and Stationery merchandise.
Work Arrangement: Hybrid schedule based onsite in Framingham, MA.
Responsibilities:
- Template Creation & File Setup: Build technically accurate new product templates from scratch or existing brand guidelines, and prepare vendor-ready production files across Hard Home categories.
- Prepress & Color Proofing: Output color-correct physical prints and mockups for physical design reviews, ensuring fidelity to creative intent and manufacturing specifications.
- Revision Management: Review, update, and confirm production files to seamlessly incorporate design feedback, execution notes, and Product Development (PD) comments.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with Senior Technical Designers, Senior Designers, and Design Managers to prioritize daily workloads and manage shifting project timelines.
- Timeline Management: Manage incoming projects against established time-and-action calendars to guarantee on-time delivery for production milestones.
- Quality Assurance: Uphold rigorous technical standards, ensuring all final assets meet strict vendor, manufacturing, and prepress specifications.
Qualifications:
- Education & Experience: Degree in Graphic Design, Print Production, or equivalent practical industry experience (experience working in a print shop, commercial printing environment, or greeting card company is highly valued).
- Software Proficiency: Hands-on expertise in Adobe Creative Cloud, specifically Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and Bridge.
- Technical Print Knowledge: Strong working knowledge of prepress processes, mechanical setup, bleed, dielines, and production-ready asset prep.
- Category Exposure: Familiarity with or exposure to technical product development design, ideally within hard goods, home goods, or stationery/paper goods categories.
- Detail Orientation: Exceptional accuracy, problem-solving capabilities, and thorough follow-through when handling multi-component design files. Communication & Receptivity: Strong written and verbal communication skills with an open, receptive approach to design critiques and cross-functional feedback.
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JOBID: 112026-168164
#LI-CELLA
#LI-AU3
#PL
Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.
At Cella, a randstad digital company, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact HRsupport@randstadusa.com.
Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Cella by randstad digital offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).
This posting is open for thirty (30) days.
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.
Cella is an award-winning leader in consulting, staffing and managed solutions for creative, marketing, digital and proposal development teams. We help people build meaningful careers and partner with companies to help them win. Our staffing solutions include freelance, contract, temporary, temp-to-hire and direct hire positions. Cella has earned the 2022 Best of Staffing® Client and Talent 10-Year Diamond Awards—an honor earned by only 1% of staffing firms in the U.S. Cella is an equal opportunity employer.
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Who's Hiring
- Staples24
- Minuteman Press9
- Canon5
- FedEx Office5
- Xerox4
Top Industries Hiring
- Manufacturing
- Delivery & Couriers
- Technology & Software
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in print production specialist jobs.
- Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, especially InDesign, Illustrator, and Acrobat
- Experience with prepress workflows including preflight checks, color management, and file preparation
- Hands-on knowledge of offset, digital, or large-format printing equipment
- Ability to read and interpret print specifications, production schedules, and client briefs
- Associate degree or vocational certificate in graphic arts, printing technology, or a related field
- Familiarity with paper stocks, finishing techniques, and bindery operations
Tips for Your Print Production Specialist Job Search
Tailor your resume to production specs
List the specific equipment and software you've operated, such as RIP software, large-format printers, or imposition tools. Hiring managers scan for exact platform names, so generic phrases like 'print experience' get overlooked in favor of named tools and press types.
Build a portfolio of production samples
Collect printed samples, press proofs, or digital files showing your color accuracy, finishing quality, and file prep work. Physical or PDF portfolios that demonstrate your eye for registration and consistency set you apart far more than a resume description alone.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists print production specialist openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Target job titles beyond the obvious
Search for prepress technician, production artist, reprographics specialist, and print coordinator in addition to the standard title. Many employers use these interchangeable titles for the same role, and narrowing to one phrase means missing active openings.
Prepare for a skills test at the interview
Many print production interviews include a hands-on or file-review component where you're asked to identify trapping errors, check bleed settings, or evaluate a proof. Practice preflight checks in your software before the interview so the process is second nature.
Negotiate around shift differentials and overtime
Print production roles often run evening, weekend, or on-demand press shifts, and that scheduling reality affects your total compensation. Ask directly about how overtime is calculated and whether shift premiums apply before accepting an offer.
Print Production Specialist Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most print production specialists?
Staples, Minuteman Press, and Canon are hiring the most print production specialists right now, with openings concentrated in Texas, New York, and California, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. In-house corporate print teams and commercial printing shops are driving most of the demand.
How many print production specialist jobs are remote?
About 13% of print production specialist openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the hands-on nature of most press and finishing work. Remote opportunities are most common for prepress coordinators and production traffic managers whose work centers on file review, vendor coordination, and digital asset management rather than physical press operation.
How do you become a print production specialist?
Start by completing a certificate or associate degree program in graphic arts, printing technology, or visual communications, where you'll gain hands-on training in prepress and press operations. Build fluency in Adobe Acrobat and preflight tools, then seek entry-level roles as a production assistant or reprographics technician. From there, hands-on press experience and demonstrated color accuracy move you into specialist positions.
Can you get a print production specialist job with little experience?
Yes, entry-level print production roles exist specifically for candidates coming out of vocational programs or graphic design coursework. Employers in quick-print shops and in-house corporate print departments often hire assistants and train them on proprietary equipment. A portfolio showing clean file preparation, strong preflight habits, and an understanding of bleed and color settings compensates for limited professional history.
What does the print production specialist interview process look like?
Most interviews include an initial phone or video screen focused on your software experience and production background, followed by an in-person or technical round where you may be asked to review a file, identify prepress errors, or walk through how you handle a rush job. Some employers add a brief practical test using their internal systems, so being comfortable discussing your preflight and proofing process in detail is essential.
Where can I find and apply to print production specialist jobs?
You can find and apply to print production specialist jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search for roles that match your specialization and experience level, then apply directly to each listing that fits.
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