Packaging & Creative Project Manager

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

📋 Description

• Oversee packaging development initiatives for private-label clients, coordinating activities from the project's inception to final artwork approval and printer release.

• Collect and organize packaging requirements from various teams and assist in the creation and submission of packaging briefs.

• Liaise with external creative partners to ensure packaging assets are produced in line with product specifications, retailer requirements, and project timelines.

• Maintain comprehensive packaging files, artwork records, proofs, and version histories to guarantee accurate documentation and easy access.

• Manage packaging-related approvals, including proofs, ink drawdowns, shelf-ready packaging components, dielines, and color standards.

• Oversee artwork review and approval workflows via Ziflow, including file routing, feedback tracking, revision management, and ensuring timely completion of reviews.

• Evaluate packaging artwork for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with approved specifications before stakeholder review.

• Track project timelines and approval milestones, escalating issues and assisting in resolutions to uphold project schedules.

• Develop, document, and maintain packaging processes, standard operating procedures, workflow guides, and project management tools.

• Identify opportunities to enhance efficiency, minimize errors, and optimize packaging and artwork approval processes.

• Aid in the implementation, administration, and ongoing management of digital asset management (DAM) systems, including asset organization, governance, and user training.

• Coordinate the migration, storage, and management of packaging and creative assets to ensure consistency and accessibility across teams.

• Provide project management assistance for branded product lines, encompassing artwork coordination, proof approvals, and communication with stakeholders.

• Collaborate with Marketing, Product Development, FSQA, Sales, Supply Chain, and external partners to facilitate packaging initiatives and achieve business objectives.

• Undertake additional related duties and special projects as assigned.

⛳️ Requirements

• A minimum of 3 years of experience in packaging project management, creative operations, or artwork management within the CPG or food & beverage sectors.

• Direct, hands-on experience with Private Label packaging workflows is essential.

• Experience with Walmart is highly desirable.

• Familiarity with managing artwork review platforms is required; Ziflow is strongly preferred, or alternatives such as Artwork Flow, Widen, Canto, or similar systems.

• Demonstrated ability to oversee multiple concurrent projects across various retailers, timelines, and stakeholders without missing details.

• Strong understanding of print production fundamentals, including ink drawdowns, color proofing, packaging specifications and dielines, print-ready file requirements, and communication with suppliers.

• Experience in managing creative freelancers or agencies, including overseeing deliverables and priorities while holding contractors accountable to scope and timelines.

• Excellent organizational skills and file management practices are crucial.

🏝️ Benefits

• Health insurance

• Retirement plans

• Paid time off