Manager, Artwork Design Execution

Colgate•Piscataway, NJ

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The North America Packaging team is looking for a Manager for Artwork Design Execution. This role is accountable for the regional packaging graphics & print execution. The Manager will drive connection & alignment among Design Managers, Artwork Coordinators, and External Partners [Design/Premedia Agencies & Print Suppliers] for seamless regional adaptation and execution package graphics bundles. This role will also drive continuous improvement in Colgate’s end2end artwork process and external agencies and printers, including KPI adherence and output quality. The Manager will ensure a clean hand-off from design & adaptation into the artwork approval process and manage cost tracking and invoicing for pre-mechanical regional artwork activities [print trials, regional masters, etc.]. Being able to successfully partner with creative, technical, & business stakeholders across the entire design to print chain is critical. The ability to make decisions and develop recommendations in the face of uncertainty is also essential.

Requirements

BS/BA degree in Graphic Design, Printing Technology, or a related field.
6+ years experience in FMCG Packaging Design/Graphics [Corporate or Agency On-Site].
Expert knowledge of packaging design, adaptation, & prepress processes.
Strong knowledge of color reproduction and management technologies.
Working knowledge of packaging and commercial printing & decoration techniques [flexo, offset, gravure, screen, etc].
Working knowledge of common packaging materials and how they impact design execution [labels, paperboards, films, etc].
Working knowledge of color matching and hard/soft proofing technologies.
Basic knowledge of design software applications [Photoshop, Illustrator] & basic office applications [Docs, Slides, Sheets, etc].

Nice To Haves

Strong adaptive/design sensibility: Ability to assess whether a design/artwork adheres to pre-established brand packaging guidelines.
Proficiency in understanding and being understood by technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Aptitude in understanding other’s points of view and integrating them into guiding workable solutions.
Project Management skills with strong adherence to commitment dates.

Responsibilities

Accountability for the regional packaging graphics & print execution.
Drive connection & alignment among Design Managers, Artwork Coordinators, and External Partners [Design/Premedia Agencies & Print Suppliers] for seamless regional adaptation and execution package graphics bundles.
Drive continuous improvement in Colgate’s end2end artwork process and external agencies and printers, including KPI adherence and output quality.
Ensure a clean hand-off from design & adaptation into the artwork approval process.
Manage cost tracking and invoicing for pre-mechanical regional artwork activities [print trials, regional masters, etc.].
Successfully partner with creative, technical, & business stakeholders across the entire design to print chain.
Make decisions and develop recommendations in the face of uncertainty.