Graphics Manager

SunOpta•Eden Prairie, MN

1d•$90,000 - $110,000

About The Position

The Graphics Manager owns, manages, and executes comprehensive brand and graphic design projects for SunOpta. The role collaborates cross-functionally to manage artwork development in alignment with company and customer strategies and timelines, serving private-brand retailers, foodservice operators, and CPG brand owners. The manager develops and improves packaging graphics processes, determines appropriate processes, technology, and resources, and oversees artwork execution, quality, compliance, schedules, and budgets. The position also supervises outside agencies and other resources as needed.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Design, Graphic Communication, Art, or a related major.
At least 7 years of experience in packaging graphics.
At least 5 years of experience managing other designers.
Demonstrated leadership and ability to work effectively across the organization and foster cross-functional teamwork.
Strong project management, time management, organizational, interpersonal, written communication, and verbal communication skills.
Excellent presentation skills.
Ability to build relationships with customers and internal teams at different organizational levels and interface confidently with customers.
Knowledge of packaging graphics, including best practices in technology, usability, and user experience.
Detail-oriented and well organized, with strong delegation skills and ability to manage multiple projects and prioritize tasks.
Familiarity with Mac and PC platforms.
Working knowledge of PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook.
Navigational knowledge of Adobe software.

Nice To Haves

Experience in the food industry, preferably in consumer packaged goods manufacturing or retail.
Experience with private brands.
Knowledge of FDA, USDA, and UPC compliance.

Responsibilities

Develop and support best-in-class design and packaging graphics processes through process mapping, improvement, SOP creation, and inter-team training.
Identify the processes, technology, and resources needed to meet SunOpta and customer expectations.
Engage with customers and agencies to create accurate content and printing artwork files within timelines and budgets.
Collaborate with customers, pre-media teams, and print vendors to execute packaging graphics projects according to procedures, objectives, timelines, and budgets.
Review and approve artwork for accuracy and compliance with corporate, industry, print, government, and retailer requirements.
Review, approve, and process cost estimates and invoices related to artwork development projects.
Apply product, category, and printing expertise to improve speed to market, reduce redundancy and inaccuracies, and increase cost and process efficiencies.
Establish execution strategies for new product launches, line extensions, redesigns, product improvement and cost-savings projects, and on-pack promotions.
Delegate responsibilities to internal and external resources and oversee timely completion of quality work.
Supervise and execute the creation of packaging graphics, logos, brochures, advertisements, and other visual communications.