Print Production Specialist II, Product Commercialization

Amazon•Austin, TX

About The Position

In accordance with Whole Foods Market product brand design standards and applicable printer specifications, the Print Production Specialist II (PPS) is responsible for working with internal and external stakeholders to facilitate creation of packaging graphics according to printer specifications and substrate best practices. The PPS is also responsible for conducting file reviews focused on color station use within package design files, as well as review of contract proofs for color accuracy and acceptability of prepress techniques.

Requirements

3+ years of program or project management experience
Experience working cross functionally with tech and non-tech teams
Experience using data and metrics to determine and drive improvements
3+ years of CPG (or similar) experience in printing, prepress or production art for offset and/or flexographic printing.
Experience with Adobe Creative Suite including Illustrator, Photoshop and Acrobat Pro.

Nice To Haves

Ability to juggle multiple projects in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
Excellent listening skills, attention to detail and ability to interpret and incorporate detailed feedback on food packaging graphics.
Knowledge / familiarity with food packaging a plus.
Project management skills or Workfront experience a plus.
Highly-effective collaboration with clear and effective communication skills.
Flexible - able to take direction well and adapt to timeline developments and reprioritize.

Responsibilities

Review all printer specifications and dieline files to ensure accuracy and utility of files, obtaining clarification on any details regarding dieline files and printer specifications.
Work with a variety of packaging substrates and printing processes to ensure successful production of printed product design graphics. (flexography/offset)
Communicate with suppliers, printers, and internal teams regarding print capability-related questions or concerns. Schedule calls/meetings, as needed, to discuss questions regarding file-set up, balancing successful print production with cost considerations.
Receive and review pre-press/contract/printer proofs for accuracy, consistency and brand standards against files originally supplied.
Compile, organize and communicate all issues, revisions, questions, or cautions pertaining to the printer proofs and return to designated printer as needed.
Execute limited mechanical revisions to graphic files for product packaging.
Attend periodic press checks to ensure print quality of packaging.
Ensure working design and support art files are current and properly archived upon project completion, including archiving of PDF proofs with electronic files (when applicable).
Review first production of all product packaging for print quality expectations and follow up with all printers as necessary to correct/improve print quality for subsequent press runs.
Identify any opportunities for improvement in process, efficiency, speed to market, work quality and timeliness of activities involving Print Production Specialists.
Facilitate print production and quality control audit processes and ensure programs are well-documented and maintained for both reference and training.
Assists in resolution of project work barriers (as needed) pertaining to proofing, print station optimization, substrate challenges and/or cost.