Brand Packaging Coordinator

What You’ll Do

• Oversees and manages assigned projects and/or department data, ensuring it meets predetermined contractual or policy requirements
• Conduct data entry and data management for various department projects
• Aid in the development of training materials such as manuals, handbooks, presentations, diagrams, workflows, and project plans
• Review artwork for adherence to specifications, brand guidelines, and supporting documentation
• Communicate and coordinate with all levels of Branding & Packaging (BAP) team and cross-functional departments such as Engineering, Label Compliance, and Translation and other internal stakeholders as appropriate; and, when suitable with external parties, to gather information necessary for development of creative briefs
• Organize job details, track milestones, and proactively raise questions and solutions as needed, within the packaging development process
• Participate in the development of product packaging design from creative briefs through production, with the support of the BAP Manager and Sr. Analysts
• Liaise with creative and production agencies, and photographers to coordinate creative development
• Review and comment on artwork, proof against brand guidelines, initiatives, and packaging content
• Consolidate feedback from a variety of stakeholders into clear direction for external partners with the support and direction of the BAP Manager
• Apply critical thinking skills to proactively raise questions and propose solutions, to produce high-quality deliverables
• Complete accurate data entry and tracking for all assigned projects and products, and create BAP related reports
• Collect and organize data to assist team members with other projects as assigned such as draft process documents, and production notes
• Enter product and artwork information into Lidl US systems and actively address questions
• Conduct research relating to design development
• Perform other duties as assigned

What You’ll Need

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Proficient in Google Workspace tools and/or Microsoft Office Suite
• Knowledge of consumer/market trends in the retail/grocery field
• Understanding of the implementation of primary and secondary packaging
• General to intermediate understanding of printing techniques
• General to intermediate understanding of packaging components, structures and materials
• Working knowledge of Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and general design principles
• Ability to work independently

Required Education, Certifications/Licenses, Related Experience

• Bachelor’s degree
• 1-3 years of experience in a related field
• In lieu of degree, 5+ years of experience in related field will meet the education and related experience requirements listed above
• Experience in or fundamental knowledge of brand building, brand architecture and packaging design in the private label or national brand environment

Physical Job Requirements

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times

What You’ll Receive

• Starting pay of $33.66 per hour (with potential to earn $38.47 per hour in the future)
• Medical & Prescription | Dental | Vision coverage
• Paid Holiday & Paid Time Off (PTO) to use for sickness or vacation
• Dedicated training plans to ensure you are set up for success
• 401K Plan (+ 5% company match)
• Voluntary Term Life & AD&D Insurance
• Total Well-Being Program
• DailyPay, a voluntary benefit to offer employees access to their pay on their own schedule