Artwork Specialist

P&G•Mason, OH

6d•Onsite

About The Position

P&G is the largest consumer packaged goods company in the world, with operations in over 75 countries and 65 trusted brands. This role is the cornerstone of the Artwork Design-to-Print (DtP) platform structure, enabling full end-to-end ownership from design to the production of artwork. The Artwork Specialist (AWS) will be the single point of accountability for the quality of the Process and on-time delivery of Final Art. The AWS partners with multifunctional parties, Initiative Leaders, MPD, Design, PR, GPS & Brand, to ensure technical fit-for-use and print feasibility, design intent implementation, the collection and formatting of brand packaging communication, regulatory and other artwork copy requirements, artwork assembly and final art approval. This role requires a fundamental understanding of the DtP artwork process, brand identity, and design standards/guidelines. The role also requires the capability and willingness to develop skills in Artwork file construction/requirements and standard industry pre-press & printing knowledge, materials & substrates. A comprehensive DtP artwork capability training program will be available. Strong, proven leadership, communication, collaboration, influencing, and project management skills are required.

Requirements

Solid understanding the design creative process, design assets, production guidelines, and the importance of visual consistency – in design intent & print quality.
Understands the Design Firm and BVE DtP processes.
Solid understanding of the artwork copy process, artwork copy components and respective accountable functions in the claim approval process and translation processes.
Solid understanding of the assembly process, internally and at BVE.
Overall understanding of BU structure (category, brands, product line-up, language clusters), brand equity and hierarchy.
Acts as business owner with sense of urgency and focus on priorities, operates with discipline
Demonstrates ownership and accountability.
A ‘can do’ attitude is a must
Is able to influence and enable data-based and timely decisions
Manages escalations effectively
Works independently, puts order in complexity
Is able to manage expectations.
Comfortable with change/ agility.
Ability to learn.
Leads meetings and communicates effectively
Is able to command attention and provide clear directions to others
Ability to analyze and assess current state and recommend systemic improvements.
Proactively identify issues, implications, and provide potential solutions.
Develop deep understanding of pre-press and printing industry standards, print production, print processes and press capabilities, inks, materials/substrates, specialty inks/finishes, proofing, and pint trials.

Nice To Haves

A two or four-year college degree or equivalent administrative experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

DtP artwork execution expert on initiative teams, utilizing deep understanding of the DtP artwork process, supply chain fit-for-use requirements, copy management, artwork assembly and print feasibility to ensure excellence in execution.
Partners internally with Marketing, Design, R&D, Legal, and Regulatory to understand design intent and identify claim & copy requirements.
Plans and manages artwork execution work and critical path schedule, owns elevating issues, with implications, to key business partners at-the-right-time to enable informed decision-making and effective resolution, manages the artwork change management process and drive on-time/on-quality artwork file delivery.
Creates and manages projects within Enovia and WebCenter.
Provides low-level support for Enovia and WebCenter to the multi-functional team.
Independently and collaboratively brings innovative ideas/search & reapply learning that drive continual improvements in quality, productivity and efficiency.
Proactively explores both cost savings and cost avoidance opportunities.
Able to accurately track and report E2E artwork success measures on a quarterly/annual basis.
Builds E2E Artwork capability & mastery in self.
Partners with Printers to assess print feasibility of design concepts, identify alternate solutions, confirm final design intent print feasibility, ensure visual consistency delivered at shelf.
In close partnership with PQM, Partners externally with pre-press (ppm) & printers to assess print feasibility of design concepts, identify alternate solutions, confirm final design intent print feasibility, ensure visual consistency delivered at shelf.
In close partnership with PQM, AWS will plan and attend print trials when needed and help troubleshoot and resolve quality issues.