Artwork & Labeling Associate

Nestle Operational Services Worldwide SA•Bridgewater Township, NJ

1d•$60,000 - $70,000•Remote

About The Position

The Artwork & Labeling Associate serves as the operational lead for packaging, labeling, and artwork execution across multiple branded portfolios. This role manages the end-to-end execution of packaging labeling projects, ensuring approved content, artwork, packaging data, and digital assets move efficiently and compliantly through the workflow. Acting as the central coordinator between Marketing, Regulatory, Legal, Quality, Packaging Design, Label Information Owners, Production Artists, Proofreaders, Master Data teams, and external partners, the Artwork & Labeling Associate drives project execution, workflow governance, stakeholder alignment, and asset management to deliver packaging updates accurately and on schedule. This will be a remote position.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design, Packaging, Visual Communications, or a related field
2+ years of experience in packaging artwork, print production, or graphic/production design
Knowledge of managing cross-functional workflows in a regulated environment
Experience coordinating multiple projects with competing priorities
Familiarity with packaging artwork development, approval processes, and digital asset management
Proficiency with D2D (Design-to-Delivery), Content Hub, SAP, Agile PLM (Product Lifecycle Management) , SharePoint, or similar enterprise workflow systems preferred

Nice To Haves

Proficiency with D2D (Design-to-Delivery), Content Hub, SAP, Agile PLM (Product Lifecycle Management) , SharePoint, or similar enterprise workflow systems

Responsibilities

Lead execution of packaging labeling and artwork projects through the Design-to-Delivery (D2D) workflow
Review project intake materials and Artwork Briefs to ensure completeness prior to project launch
Create, configure, and manage D2D projects, workflows, approval routes, and supporting documentation
Monitor project status, milestones, and approvals to ensure timely delivery and compliance with established processes
Identify and resolve workflow issues, risks, and bottlenecks that may impact project execution
Coordinate copy decks, artwork files, mechanicals, proofs, and supporting assets through required review and approval processes
Partner with Label Information Owners (LIOs), Packaging Design, Regulatory, Legal, Quality, and Marketing teams to align requirements and approvals
Ensure approved content and artwork are accurately reflected throughout project workflows and related business systems
Support innovation, renovation, maintenance, and promotional packaging initiatives across multiple brands
Maintain and validate packaging information, including Artwork Briefs, copy decks, GTINs, FERTs, ZPCKs, recipes, technical drawings, and reference materials
Ensure data accuracy, version control, and traceability throughout the packaging lifecycle
Oversee and ensure Production Artists move, store, and archive approved artwork and labeling assets within D2D, DAM, and related systems
Support proofing, pre-production, printer, and CGI workflows as required
Serve as the primary operational contact for labeling workflow execution and status communication
Provide project updates, workflow reporting, and execution support to stakeholders and leadership
Develop and maintain work instructions, process documentation, and training materials
Support system enhancements, testing, user adoption, and continuous improvement initiatives
Promote first-time-right execution, process standardization, and operational excellence across labeling operations