Artwork Project Manager, Packaging

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Canada, +1 more country.

📋 Description

• Oversee the complete lifecycle of packaging projects for designated clients

• Track and communicate project milestones and progress to ensure timely and budget-compliant execution

• Collaborate with Brand Development to address and resolve project challenges

• Supervise the entire packaging artwork workflow

• Manage high-volume project schedules, planning, task management, priorities, and deadlines

• Act as a liaison among management, internal departments, and clients to troubleshoot issues and provide solutions

• Coordinate the production of artwork and prepress, including pre-production discussions

• Interpret client instructions into measurable communications for end users

• Lead or engage in project meetings and oversee action items

• Manage projects and approval routing using workflow tools

• Develop and improve workflow processes while optimizing project organization

• Set up projects and approvers, and onboard users of workflow tools

• Create estimates and oversee purchase orders

• Ensure technical and content accuracy of provided artwork

• Enhance and implement quality-control processes

• Report production challenges and support ongoing improvement initiatives

• Monitor color quality, timelines, and corrective measures

• Cultivate client relationships, anticipate needs, measure satisfaction, and identify business opportunities

⛳️ Requirements

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office is required

• Familiarity with Adobe Creative Suite or Adobe certification is an advantage

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

• Strong organizational abilities

• Knowledge of artwork management systems

• Capable of working effectively and efficiently towards goals in a complex, diverse environment with multiple and changing demands

• Comfortable interacting with clients at all levels, as well as printers and suppliers

• Must possess a forward-thinking and improvement-oriented mindset

• Entry-level position; 2-3 years of equivalent experience preferred

• Previous experience in customer service, project management, or Project Management Certification is a plus

• Experience in packaging, artwork, creative project management, print, production, design, the art industry, pre-press, or color management theory is beneficial

• High School diploma or higher

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits offered upon acceptance

• Fully remote position