Associate Graphics Manager

The Value You’ll Bring

The position summary states the general nature and purpose of the job. Overall accountabilities are defined in this section. Are you a creative and driven marketing professional who thrives in fast-paced environments? Join Smithfield Foods, one of the top 25 consumer packaged goods companies! We're seeking an Associate Graphics Manager to help expand our brands, like Smithfield, Eckrich, and Nathan’s Famous. As part of our team, you’ll leverage data to boost brand profitability and collaborate with sales, business operations, and design teams to deliver outstanding products.

What You’ll Do

• Daily Workflow & Project Coordination: Manages daily art workflow for packaging and related projects, collaborating with design consultancies, vendors, and marketing to meet deadlines.
• Content Management & Communication: Organizes and collects all content for packaging (e.g., dielines, photos, nutritionals, UPCs) and communicates with design consultancies.
• Design Approval & Collaboration: Coordinates packaging design reviews and approvals with cross-functional teams, including Marketing, R&D, and Operations.
• Timeline & Budget Management: Establishes and tracks project timelines, manages production budgets, and attends weekly project meetings.
• Quality Assurance & Printing: Manages design development for corrugated displays and boxes. Provides technical guidance to ensure print quality and color accuracy, attending press runs as needed.

What We’re Seeking

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university in Graphic Design, Marketing or related field and 3+ years of relevant experience in project management for print/marketing/package design, print production or agency/design firm client service; or equivalent combination of education and experience, required.
• Experience acting as a lead by providing training, coaching or mentoring to less experienced staff or through managing a process or project.
• Moderate proficiency and knowledge of Adobe Illustrator.
• Strong proficiency in Apple OS and MS Office.
• Ability to make minor revisions to production files in Adobe Illustrator, a plus.
• Strong attention to detail in both written and verbal communication.
• Able to communicate effectively and develop positive relationships when part of a dynamic and cross-functional team.
• Well organized and able to handle multiple projects & priorities.
• Willingness to learn new things and with a focus on continuous improvement.
• Able to work well with others in fast paced, dynamic environment.
• Able to be respectful, approachable and team oriented while building strong working relationships and a positive work environment.

Pay Range

The expected pay range for this position is $55,000 - $82,500 annually. Smithfield Foods provides pay ranges that reflect its good faith estimate of the salary or hourly wage the company reasonably expects to pay for a position at the time of hire. Individual compensation will be determined based on several factors, including but not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the role, location of the position, the candidate’s qualifications and experience, internal equity, external market pay for comparable positions and budget considerations.

Benefits

Smithfield Foods offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off. Relocation Package Available Yes.

EEO Information

Smithfield is an equal opportunity employer committed to workplace diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, gender identity, protected veterans status, status as a disabled individual or any other protected group status or non-job characteristic as directed by law. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment selection process, please call us at 757-357-1595.