Lead Design Operations Project Manager

3M•Maplewood, MN

2d•Onsite

About The Position

This position provides an opportunity to transition from other private, public, government or military experience to a 3M career. As a Lead Design Operations Project Manager, you will have the opportunity to tap into your curiosity and collaborate with some of the most innovative people around the world. Here, you will make an impact by leading a diverse array of projects from simple to highly complex global packaging artwork through production art, approvals and through printing. You will also have the ability to lead creative/design and adaptation projects if needed. This role focuses on driving global artwork consistency and design content accuracy within brand guidelines, while effectively managing details and proof-reading artwork. You will need to understand packaging artwork requirements, including working with die lines, net contents, regulatory and warning texts, color and printing methods. Collaboration across many functions/disciplines within 3M (marketing, manufacturing, packaging engineering, regulatory, etc.) and with external agencies and printing companies is key. You will manage project estimates, budget and timelines with internal and external partners. This role requires strong knowledge of consumer brand design methodologies, including managing large global packaging redesigns from concept through production art to print. You will adapt and work well with defined approaches, systems, best practices and processes, and have the ability to learn and adapt to new systems and processes as needed. Building and maintaining relationships with key internal and external agency partners is also a crucial part of this role.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or higher (completed and verified prior to start) from an accredited institution
Five (5) years of working experience in project management for packaging on production art within corporate, creative, agency and/or printing industry in a private, public, government or military environment
Five (5) years of experience in consumer packaging industry in a private, public, government or military environment
Must be legally authorized to work in country of employment without sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H1B status).

Nice To Haves

Ten (10) years of experience in packaging artwork production with strong graphic design acumen.
In-depth packaging design knowledge and experience with print production.
Knowledge of packaging regulation and uniform packaging laws is important.
Knowledge of consumer goods packaging industry.
Understanding of current print and pre-press industry processes (offset, flexo, digital, gravure, etc.).
Ability to manage high volumes, shifting priorities, and tight timelines.
Strong skills in communication, collaboration, time management and attention to detail, combined with a strategic approach.

Responsibilities

Leading a diverse array of projects from simple to highly complex global packaging artwork through production art, approvals and through printing.
Leading creative / design and adaptation projects if needed.
Drive global artwork consistency and design content accuracy within brand guidelines, while effectively managing details and proof-reading artwork.
Understand packaging artwork requirements, including working with die lines, net contents, regulatory and warning texts, color and printing methods.
Collaborate across many functions/disciplines within 3M (marketing, manufacturing, packaging engineering, regulatory, etc.) and with external agencies and printing companies.
Manage project estimates, budget and timelines with internal and external partners.
Build and maintain relationships with key internal and external agency partners.
Comply with corporate policies, procedures and security standards while performing assigned duties.
Contribute to a strong Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) culture by following safety policies, identifying hazards, and engaging in continuous improvement.