Design Integration Specialist

Position Summary

The purpose of this role is to bring a print feasibility perspective to packaging design development and execution, collaborating onsite with our client's design management and agency teams. This role is required to be 4 days per week (Mon-Thurs) onsite at client’s offices in midtown NYC; Friday may be remote.

Information Sharing and Process Coordination

• Coordinate information sharing between Design Execution Manager and Design Manager related to design print logistics.
• Keep the Design Manager informed on all relevant project-related activities.
• Proactively follow up with the Design Manager on any production-related questions or suggestions for upcoming projects.
• Execute against defined timing, understanding priorities and raising any concerns or issues along the process.

Print Feasibility and Execution

• Confirm printer details referencing history, onsite knowledge, and Design Execution Manager.
• Oversee color target development to protect Design Intent, working with the design team to propose and conduct print-feasible comp exploratories.
• Cook up Color Target Reviews with the Design Manager for approval as needed.
• Organize print feasibility meetings for all project types.
• Attend Pre-Production Calls with Printers as needed.
• Provide guidance to Artwork Providers and Design Execution Manager during adaptation development as needed.
• Work with Artwork Provider on coordinating Print Trials and Press Runs, potentially attending should that be required.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• With a basic appreciation of the roles of cross-functional partners, address key questions or challenges from a design feasibility perspective.
• Offer suggestions, make recommendations, explore ideas and considerations with key stakeholders to push the work towards the best representation of the design intent.
• Reflect on past projects, catalog learnings, and prevent future mistakes by seeking out process improvements and best practices.

Personal Qualities

• Excellent listening and communication skills to ensure clarity across a broad team of stakeholders.
• Able to work effectively in a fast-paced, sometimes pressured environment, with multiple stakeholders, complex workflows, and critical timing.
• Natural curiosity to explore new routes, striving for innovative solutions to complex problems.
• Openness to feedback and ability to adjust working style to fit the needs of the client.
• Exercise diplomacy and discretion, supporting effective collaboration.
• Positive attitude, team mentality, eager to learn.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Graphics, Marketing, or related field.
• 3+ years of experience working with clients in an agency role.
• Experience in pre-press, packaging or other related industry preferred.

Physical Requirements

• Sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear.
• Frequently stand; walk and reach with hands and arms.
• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
• Regularly required to see, color vision, and ability to adjust focus.

Travel Requirements

• Mild to occasional travel.

About Propelis

Propelis is a portfolio of global marketing services and technology companies with a combined legacy of 150+ years, 2,000+ clients, 9,000 employees, and operations across 30 countries. Propelis provides the scale and support of a global organization while preserving the unique culture and identity of each company in its portfolio.

Supplementary Information

This description is based upon management’s assessment of the requirements and functions of the job as of the date this description was prepared or revised. It is a general guideline for managers and colleagues. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Management reserves the right on a temporary or indefinite basis to modify as necessary to meet changing business conditions.

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