Analyst, Digital Printing & Development

ELC Beauty LLC•Town of Brookhaven, NY

1d•$70,000 - $90,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Analyst, Digital Printing & Development will support the technical execution of digital printing initiatives for packaging, leading feasibility testing, and test art development, and supporting execution for regional programs. The ideal candidate will be a highly motivated professional with an ability to work both independently and collaboratively against tight timelines, and will possess exceptional analytical skills, learning agility, and project management skills. This position will work with various stakeholders and cross-functional teams across brands and/or regions but will be based at 65 Maxess Rd, Melville NY (on-site daily).

Requirements

College/University graduate
0-2 years of experience in a packaging or production environment
Technical aptitude and hands-on experience with machinery preferred
Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
Highly organized and able to work independently
Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet critical deadlines
Eagerness to learn and develop new skills
Creative with a keen eye for detail
Proficiency with Microsoft Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)
Availability to attend virtual meetings as needed outside local time zone

Nice To Haves

Experience with Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and handling graphic/art files preferred
Knowledge of printhead technologies, ink formulations, color matching, print quality, and equipment maintenance best practices is an asset
Familiarity with industry-standard printing applications (e.g., RIP software) is an asset

Responsibilities

Execute feasibility testing on various packaging formats, create die lines, and troubleshoot for digital printing on packages while adhering to timelines
Independently manage the package testing queue, coordinating components and materials and following up with Package Testing, R&D, Supplier, and Developer as required
Develop and maintain working relationships with vendors and internal groups to understand testing status and troubleshooting techniques for test failures
Conduct feasibility reviews to determine if testing is required based on historical data
Collaborate with department manager and director, material science, and other functions to develop predictive tools and techniques to optimize testing workflows
Manage on-site inventory of components and materials
Create, update & maintain testing documentation as needed for successful execution (guides, checklists, etc.)
Physically maintain digital printing equipment with daily and weekly cleaning tasks, part replacements, and third-party servicing
Communicate to various stakeholders regarding testing status, timelines and results as needed
Use Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and other applications and tools to create new designs and effects suitable for digital printing
Collaborate within the department as well as with Creative and brand teams to translate new artwork concepts for digital printing into physical samples to support program pipelines
Serve as a point of contact for equipment and software issues related to digital printing
Create and update technical troubleshooting guides
Support virtual training sessions for regional operations teams as needed
Support ad-hoc projects related to digital printing, (e.g., root cause analysis for test failures).
Aid in the identification and vetting of new and emerging technologies and decoration effects
Serve as a project coordinator for regional executions, interfacing with the brand and operations teams to ensure successful and on-time execution to meet annual program revenue targets
Support department manager and director on feasibility testing needs for global programs