Artwork Assembly Specialist

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We are looking for a detail-oriented Packaging Artwork Specialist to support the digital development of packaging materials for a variety of product categories. This role is responsible for assembling and preparing packaging artwork files, such as labels, cartons, and other printed packaging components, based on approved requirements and existing P&G guidelines.

The person in this role will work on the creation of print-ready files, ensuring designs are properly built and released according to technical, regulatory, and quality standards.

This position is highly focused on packaging development, quality execution, and the exploration of new technologies to improve processes.

Responsibilities

· Generate new print-ready files for different product lineups based on approved inputs and release them to printers.

· Assemble packaging artwork files for labels, cartons, and other packaging components in alignment with existing P&G design standards and guidelines.

· Execute the in-house artwork assembly process, including readiness assessments using standard checklists across each development phase.

· Participate actively in briefing hand-off calls, follow-up discussions, and quality assurance / quality control checks.

· Ensure all files comply with:

· Global Digital Artwork File Protocol (GDAFP)

· Regional Style Guides

· Applicable regulatory and technical requirements shared by the regional teams

· Review requirements and technical details to accurately build packaging files from start to finish.

· Perform defect analysis on misses or quality issues assigned to the in-house studio, identifying opportunities for continuous improvement.

· Support file destruction requests for quality alerts when an error is identified after release, formally coordinating with printers to eliminate affected files when required.

· Partner closely with cross-functional teams including artwork, graphics, color, and print specialists to ensure strong execution and alignment.

· Identify and support opportunities to implement new technologies and process improvements within packaging development.

Job Qualifications

Top Skills

· Strong command of Adobe Illustrator and Adobe Photoshop

· Knowledge of printing methods / printing technologies

· Attention to detail

· Strong focus and execution discipline

· Excellent communication skills

Qualifications

· Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design or a related field is required.

· Strong proven experience using Adobe Illustrator and Adobe Photoshop, with deeper expertise in Illustrator.

· Experience creating and preparing print-ready packaging files.

· Strong understanding of printing methods and printing technologies for consumer goods packaging, including areas such as Flexo, Offset, and Digital printing.

· Experience in the packaging, printing, or consumer goods industry is highly preferred.

· Knowledge of tools such as Adobe Acrobat, Font Library, ESKO Dynamic Content, Canva, DAM, and Egnyte is a plus.

· Mac proficiency is required.

· Strong attention to detail and passion for delivering high-quality work Right the First Time.

· Ability to stay highly focused and manage work from start to finish, with less emphasis on multitasking and a stronger emphasis on execution quality.

· Strong communication and collaboration skills.

· Ability to build strong relationships across teams and work effectively in a cross-functional environment.

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