Job Title: Senior Production Art Manager
Location: Fort Worth, TX Metro
Compensation: $80,000$90,000 DOE
Schedule: Full-time | 100% Onsite
This is not a traditional production artist role.
Were looking for a hands-on production leader who can manage people, workflow, quality, and execution inside a fast-paced print, apparel decoration, and manufacturing environment.
This person will lead the production art department, partner closely with sales and operations, and serve as the go-to leader for high-visibility production work.
What Youll Do
Lead and manage a team of 45 production artists/designers
Own workflow, prioritization, deadlines, and production quality
Act as the lead production artist on complex or high-priority projects
Partner directly with sales teams on project feasibility and execution
Maintain a strong presence on the production floor
Ensure artwork files meet print and production standards
Drive accountability, consistency, and process adherence across the department
Coach and develop team members while maintaining high performance standards
Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, organization, and workflow
What Were Looking For
5+ years of production art, print production, apparel decoration, screen-printing, or manufacturing experience
Previous leadership or management experience overseeing creative or production teams
Advanced Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop skills
Strong understanding of print production workflows, file setup, and quality control
Experience in high-volume, deadline-driven production environments
Strong communication and cross-functional coordination skills
Hands-on, proactive leadership style
Ability to balance quality, speed, and operational execution
This Role Is NOT a Fit If You
Prefer a purely creative/design-focused role without operational ownership
Want a desk-only management position
Do not have experience leading teams in production environments
Lack experience in print production, apparel decoration, manufacturing, or production workflows
Struggle in fast-paced, highly accountable environments
Nice to Have
Apparel decoration or screen-printing experience
Embroidery or promotional products background
ERP or production workflow system experience
Experience partnering closely with sales and operations teams
Why This Role
This is a high-visibility leadership role inside a growing production environment where youll have direct impact on workflow, team performance, production quality, and operational execution.
The company is looking for someone who leads from the front, takes ownership naturally, and can elevate both the team and the production process.
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