Print Marketing Director / Print Marketing Directoress

Print Marketing Director

Maternity Cover

Duration: November 2026 – August 2027

We are seeking a highly skilled Print Marketing Director to join our in-house creative studio and lead Language Abroad’s annual, multi-market offline marketing program during a maternity cover period from November 2026 to the end of August 2027.

In this pivotal role, you will be responsible for the direction, prioritization, budgeting, resource allocation, and successful delivery of offline projects for Language Abroad, part of EF’s language and cultural immersion programs. You will manage a team of up to 10 individuals and work closely with creative teams, global markets, stakeholders, and suppliers to ensure the delivery of outstanding work to the necessary standards, budget, and deadlines. The projects will encompass brochures, flyers, magazines, supplementary materials, out-of-home (OOH) advertising, and various offline requests for 45 global markets.

A key aspect of this position will be to spearhead a new, AI-enabled process for content production, aiming for a more structured and automated workflow.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Print Programme Leadership:
  • Lead the annual print cycle from planning and scope-setting through to production and delivery.
  • Set priorities, scope, ambition, and quality standards across brochures, magazines, and other print materials.
  • Manage the integrated project plan, including key milestones and critical production dates.
  • Make strategic decisions when faced with conflicts in timing, cost, quality, and stakeholder expectations.
• Market and Stakeholder Management:
  • Serve as the senior point of contact for markets, Country Managers, Product Heads, leadership, and other stakeholders.
  • Establish clear expectations around deadlines, localization, approvals, and content changes.
  • Facilitate stakeholder reviews of content and resolve conflicting requirements or escalate issues as needed.
  • Conduct training for markets on production process requirements, coordinating orders, stock levels, and other logistical elements.
• Budget, Suppliers, and Production Oversight:
  • Oversee the print marketing budget and handle key production and supplier decisions.
  • Develop printer and supplier strategies in collaboration with the Print Production Manager.
  • Manage contracts, quotes, paper orders, production schedules, and delivery logistics.
  • Ensure timely production starts with finalized content, creative, and technical requirements.
• People and Team Management:
  • Lead recruitment and onboarding of freelancers and temporary staff.
  • Supervise a team of up to 10, allocating resources effectively across projects and requests.
  • Identify and mitigate resource risks in copywriting, design, photography, editorial, and production.
• AI & Automation Oversight:
  • Spearhead the design and implementation of a new print material content-production process utilizing AI and automation.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define content templates, fields, and approval processes.
  • Identify and implement opportunities for automating content drafting and localization workflows.
  • Establish quality and version control processes to ensure accuracy and brand alignment.
• Quality Assurance:
  • Ensure final quality sign-offs for print materials, adhering to editorial and technical standards.
  • Manage approvals and sign-offs at various project stages, including printer softproofs.

What We’re Looking For

• 8+ years of experience in leading complex print marketing, publishing, editorial, or creative production programs across multiple markets.
• Extensive experience managing high-volume print materials from initial scope through to delivery, particularly in education, travel, retail, or publishing sectors.
• Proven track record in budget management, supplier relations, and navigating competing stakeholder priorities.
• Experience with editorial workflows, substantial localization processes, and production timelines.
• Strong leadership skills with experience managing teams and planning capacity effectively.
• Familiarity with AI, automation, and data-driven publishing workflows; insight on InDesign automation is a valuable asset.
• Ability to translate new processes into clear standards and team training for effective adoption.
• Confident in negotiating with senior stakeholders, markets, and suppliers.
• Composed, decisive, and commercially astute, demonstrating strong judgment under pressure.

What EF Zurich Offers

We are a global, mission-driven company with the goal of opening the world through education and cultural exchange. We foster an international team with opportunities to work across various regions. Our benefits include:

• Discounts on EF programs for staff and their friends and family.
• Complimentary access to EF Hello: a premium language learning app.
• Tuition reimbursement for continued education.
• Referral bonuses for successful hires (equivalent to $500 USD).
• Discounts with our global hotel and travel partners.
• 15% off onsite Kita services.
• Swiss Travel Halb-tax reimbursement.
• And much more!

This role requires full-time in-office presence. Our onsite policy fosters collaboration, strengthens company culture, and supports quicker decision-making. Working face-to-face enhances creativity and encourages spontaneous idea-sharing, vital for our success.

At EF Language Abroad, we are committed to our mission of opening the world through education, leveraging the power of language learning to strengthen global connections.

Ready to open the world through education? Apply online using the form below. Only applications matching the job profile will be considered.