Artwork & Design Manager

Artwork & Design Manager focuses on managing graphical and physical redesign projects across the portfolio.

What the role involves

• Managing graphical and physical redesign projects across the portfolio.
• Managing packaging as the company redesigns 1100 SKUsArtwork amendment/repro designers/studioOwnership, licences, and new brand identitySet up master artwork management system.
• Delivering packaging for the NPD Pipeline, developing 10 – 12 projects over an 18-month cycle plan.
• Develop, define and establish successful conversion of packaging designs on a global scale within the varying capabilities and technical constraints across global supply base.
• Provide technical solutions for consistent deployment of designs in all regions. Responsible for efficient and accurate transfer of technological know-how between packaging convert.
• Lead discussion with external suppliers.

Skills and requirements

• Our client is looking for someone with strong packaging development experience, ideally in healthcare or FMCG, who can lead this giant rebranding project from the front.
• Support procurement in supplier selection, qualification and capability building.
• In depth knowledge of print, material conversion, industry trends and standard methodologies.

Candidate fit

• Must possess excellent oral, written communication and influencing skills together with a proven ability to build collaborative partnerships.

Additional role context

• The Primary Purpose of this Artwork & Design Manager role is to.
• Identify industry trends and new enablers in materials, construction and production processes.
• Desired: Sound technical knowledge with design background.