BRIEF DESCRIPTION

Core Responsibilities:

Ensure that all packaging artwork flows efficiently through the artwork production process. Coordinates and facilitates artwork approvals through team communication/ flow of information

Monitor, execute and oversee the day-to-day routing and approval of all packaging artwork in client's artwork approval/project management system, ensuring completion of all required tasks by all cross-functional teams is met within the allotted KPI's, and that timeline milestones are maintained and file to printer dates are met. Alerts leadership of delays and makes recommendations for mitigation steps

Provide accurate and complete technical artwork direction/scope for each required artwork into the workflow tool for the artwork provider

Review each round of the artwork mechanical proofing and confirm its readiness to present prior to routing through cross-functional teams for review

Review, interpret and clarify feedback from cross-functional teams in each round of mechanical proofs posted in workflow tool prior to return of mechanical proofs to the artwork provider.

Provide training and guidance to new and existing users of the global artwork approval system. Participate in the development of formal tools and training, delivering as needed

Coordinate resolution to issues / inconsistencies in artwork approval feedback by cross-functional partners and external artwork providers and printers, elevating to Global Packaging Design Execution Manager as needed.

Support artwork process continuous improvement projects

Lead weekly status calls with artwork provider(s)

Experience & Education:

2+ years of experience in artwork trafficking, project management, or artwork production

BS/BA degree

Needed Skills:

Excellent prioritization, follow-up, attention to detail, and organizational skills

Very Strong knowledge of artwork trafficking and approval processes

Very strong workflow tool usage skills Strong project management skills

Strong relationship building

Strong capabilities in continuous improvement

Basic knowledge of design software applications [Photoshop, Illustrator]

Basic design sensibility: Ability to assess whether a design/artwork adheres to pre-established brand packaging guidelines.

Key Competencies:

Process Discipline w/Consistent Speed - ability to manage competing projects and timelines.

Manage process adherence under pressure while maintaining focus on timeline adherence

Good communicator. Proficiency in understanding and being understood by technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Primary Day-to-Day Business Partners

Cross Functional Artwork Approvers [Marketing, Legal, Regulatory, R&D, etc]

Regional Design Integration Manager/Packaging Print Production Specialist

Artwork agency

Regional Artwork Leads Print Suppliers Packaging Engineering Teams