Artwork Process Management Specialist

Responsibilities

• Monitor, execute, and oversee the day-to-day routing and approval of all packaging artwork in the global artwork approval/project management system, ensuring completion of all required tasks by cross-functional teams is met within the allotted KPIs and timelines.
• Cook up coordination and facilitation of artwork approvals through team communication and flow of information, including alerting leadership of delays and making recommendations for mitigation steps.
• Review each round of the artwork mechanical proofing, confirming readiness, and providing accurate, complete technical artwork direction/scope into the workflow tool for the artwork provider.
• Review, interpret, and clarify feedback from cross-functional teams (e.g., Marketing, Legal, Regulatory, R&D) in each round of mechanical proofs, coordinating resolution to issues or inconsistencies with external artwork providers and printers.
• Lead weekly status calls with artwork provider(s) and primary business partners, such as Regional Artwork Leads and Packaging Engineering Teams.
• Provide training and guidance to new and existing users of the global artwork approval system, and support artwork process continuous improvement projects.

Requirements

• BS/BA degree
• 2+ years of experience in artwork trafficking, project management, or artwork production
• Very strong knowledge of artwork trafficking and approval processes
• Very strong workflow tool usage skills

Qualifications

• Strong project management, prioritization, follow-up, attention to detail, and organizational skills
• Strong relationship building and communication skills, with proficiency in understanding and being understood by technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Strong capabilities in continuous improvement

Skills

• Workflow tool usage skills

Benefits

• Salary Range: $76,800.00 - $107,500.00 USD
• Pay is determined based on experience, qualifications, and location.
• Salaried employees may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, profit-sharing, and long-term incentives for Executive-level roles.
• Benefits: Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, basic life insurance, paid parental leave, disability coverage, and participation in the 401(k) retirement plan with company matching contributions subject to eligibility requirements.
• Additional benefits include a minimum of 15 vacation/PTO days (hourly employees receive a minimum of 120 hours) and 13 paid holidays (vacation days are prorated based on the employee's hire date within the calendar year).
• Paid sick leave is adjusted based on role and location in accordance with local laws.