About this role
Overview:
We are currently seeking a Prototype Studio manager to lead client-facing activities and manage projects from concept to delivery in the packaging and prototyping space. Balance strong PM, design/DFM insights, and accurate estimating with excellent client communication and cross-functional collaboration
Key Responsibilities:
-Be point of contact for clients; lead kickoff, updates, reviews, and handoffs; translate needs into briefs; manage expectations and change orders.
-Create and maintain project plans, timelines, resources, and risk mitigation; ensure on-time, on-budget delivery.
-Oversee prototyping workflow (3D printing, tooling, CNC, molding); ensure functional and aesthetic targets are met; coordinate suppliers.
- Review packaging artwork, dielines, materials; advise on manufacturability and cost implications; ensure brand and regulatory alignment.
- Build accurate estimates for prototypes, tooling, and packaging; track actuals vs. plan; manage contingencies.
-Enforce QA/QC, safety, and sustainability standards; uphold data confidentiality and professional conduct.
-Identify process improvements; mentor junior staff; promote best practices in PM, DFM/DFP.
Qualifications:
-5+ years in prototyping, packaging, or related field; PM/PMO experience a plus.
-Basic knowledge of Adobe software programs: Illustrator, Photoshop and Acrobat.
-Capability with Microsoft software: Enterprise Explorer (EE) and Excell for estimating.
-Understanding of offset, flex o graphic printing, and all evolving print technologies.
-Ability to quickly safe and share PDF files and related images.
-Strong communication, organization, and stakeholder management skills.
-Experience with estimating, budgeting, and cost modeling.
-Familiarity with prototyping methods (3D printing, CNC, tooling) and packaging workflows.
-Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in Industrial/Packaging Design, Engineering, or PM.
Other facts
About ABC Imaging
A global, One-Stop Shop for all your printing needs from business cards to posters, billboards and blueprinting for highest quality at the lowest and best prices.
We provide excellent product, fast and reliable service with quick turnaround time. We will impress you! ABC Imaging has locations throughout USA, Middle East, UK and China, providing full service solutions customized to your specific requirements for printing and installation of point of purchase, marketing rollouts, on-site and off-site printing and copying, marketing proposals, reprographics and blueprinting. We provide full service design, prototyping and packaging. We supply and install temporary walls (Modular Barricades) and apply branding graphics for segregation of construction areas within shopping malls, airports, train stations and public spaces . Custom finishing, cutting, C&C routing, laser cutting and engraving, vehicle wraps, buss, truck and train wraps. We print postcards, calendars, canvas photos, photo-books, t-shirts, mouse pads and all other promotional products. Sell and service printing equipment, 3D printers, laser cutters and computers.
What you'll do
- The Prototype Studio Manager will lead client-facing activities and manage projects from concept to delivery in the packaging and prototyping space. They will oversee prototyping workflows and ensure that functional and aesthetic targets are met while maintaining project timelines and budgets.
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