The Printing Cost Estimator is responsible for calculating the total costs of printing projects by analyzing job specifications and determining the required materials, labor, and production time. Key duties include preparing detailed cost proposals, coordinating with the production and sales teams to ensure pricing accuracy, handling client quotation requests, and maintaining up-to-date pricing databases.

Key Responsibilities

• Evaluate customer specifications, artwork files, and job orders to determine printing requirements (e.g., size, color, paper type, finishing).
• Calculate production costs including materials, ink, plates, labor, machine time, subcontracted services, and wastage allowances.
• Prepare detailed and accurate price quotations for clients or internal departments.
• Coordinate with suppliers to obtain updated material prices and negotiate competitive rates.
• Recommend the most cost-efficient printing methods (offse...