Graphics Project Manager

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Oversee the entire lifecycle of packaging graphics projects, encompassing innovation, redesigns, line extensions, and maintenance efforts.

• Effectively manage and relay artwork project timelines, priorities, and status updates to all relevant stakeholders.

• Collaborate across functions to define the scope of artwork projects and ensure alignment with business goals.

• Track milestones and proactively identify and address risks, issues, and dependencies.

• Ensure that artwork is produced on schedule and within budget constraints.

• Supervise the development of artwork from the initial design concept to production-ready files.

• Facilitate the design development process while confirming that the creative vision is achievable for print production.

• Lead the routing, proofing, revisions, and final approval processes among stakeholders.

• Coordinate design adaptations across various structures, SKUs, and substrates.

• Ensure all packaging content is accurate and meets regulatory compliance in collaboration with FSQA before release.

• Serve as the primary contact point among Marketing, Brand, R&D, Regulatory, Procurement, Manufacturing, and external partners.

• Cultivate and sustain strong relationships with the creative team, design agencies, printers, and suppliers.

• Assist in pre-production activities, including design feasibility, printability, and alignment with supplier capabilities.

• Oversee proofing, color approvals, and the final release for printing.

• Promote continuous improvement initiatives and share best practices across teams.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in business, Graphic Arts, Marketing, or a related field (or equivalent experience).

• 5–7+ years of experience in project management, packaging graphics, or artwork production.

• Experience in consumer packaged goods (CPG), food, retail, or regulated industries is preferred.

• Required experience with premedia suppliers, packaging design, production art, prepress, and print production workflows.

• Strong project management, organizational, and multitasking abilities.

• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.

• Capacity to manage multiple projects in a dynamic, deadline-oriented environment.

• Strong problem-solving and risk management skills.

• Ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders and foster alignment.

• High attention to detail and a strong commitment to accuracy.

• Collaborative and team-oriented approach.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).

• Familiarity with Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, Acrobat).

• Experience with project and artwork management software and workflow tools (e.g., online proofing systems).

🏝️ Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.

• 401K with a 6% match.

• Monthly reimbursements for wellness and home office expenses.

• Unlimited PTO and over 15 paid holiday days.

• Hybrid and flexible remote work schedule.

• Paid maternity and paternity leave.

• Bi-annual team in-person activities.

• Company-wide Continuing Education budget.

• Unlimited snacks.