Artwork Project Manager

Job Description

Role Overview:

We are seeking a highly experienced and strategic Senior Artwork Project Manager to lead and oversee the end-to-end management of packaging artwork projects in our Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) company. This role is pivotal in ensuring timely and cost-effective delivery of high-quality artwork, driving continuous improvement, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to support business objectives

With over 12 years of experience and a strong background in project management, this individual will lead cross-functional meetings to align priorities, allocate resources effectively, and enhance artwork management efficiency. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in managing artwork development and the production process within a CPG company or a related industry.

Key Responsibilities:

• Overseeing end-to-end project management of packaging artwork delivery, continuously driving packaging artwork excellence
• Lead and oversee the multiple packaging artwork projects from design through to print package.
• Act as the primary liaison between internal teams (marketing, design, R&D, regulatory, supply chain) and external stakeholders (agencies, printers, suppliers).
• Sets agenda, and clearly defines cross-functional responsibilities from project start to completion.
• Facilitate regular communication to ensure alignment on project objectives and deliverables.
• Identify risks, bottlenecks, or delays in the artwork development process and implement solutions to mitigate them.
• Oversee artwork project reports that highlight progress, challenges, and solutions. Communicate these findings to senior artwork project managers and cross-functional teams to keep everyone informed and engaged.
• Manage feedback loops, consolidating inputs to minimize iterations and maintain efficiency.
• Act as a mentor/coach for associate artwork project managers and project coordinators.

• Bachelor's degree in marketing, design, project management, or a related field.
• Proven experience in managing end-to-end process of artwork, printing and digital assets creation in aConsumer-Packaged Goods (CPG)environment
• 10+ years of experience in artwork management and packaging within a CPG or FMCG environment with 6 years of experience leading a team.
• Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment across multiple functions (marketing, R&D, sourcing, design external agencies and operations)
• Proficiency with project management tools such as Asana, Trello, Monday.com, or Jira is crucial for tracking tasks, deadlines, and progress.
• Familiarity in artwork and design software is beneficial; while direct design involvement is not required, a basic understanding of platforms like Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign) can enhance communication with creative teams.
• Possess strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Highly collaborative, with strong experience working with Global & Local stakeholders
• Possess functional knowledge of marketing, branding and new product development
• Excellent interpersonal, written & verbal communication skills