MAIN JOB PURPOSE:
The primary purpose of this position is to coordinate packaging artwork projects from design lock through to commercially reproducible mechanical artwork and separations in a timely manner. The incumbent must interface with internal teams (such as Marketing, R&D, Supply Chain, Quality) who provide artwork data and content and also external partners (PMA’s, design agencies, Printers, etc) who deliver the work in the form of mechanical artwork and printed packaging.
JOB SUMMARY
- Understand the category and brands you are working on: the innovation funnel, business strategy related with artworks deliveries, brand DNA, priorities and volume per year.
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Work together with marketing and Design Agencies at the Design initiation phase, providing technical inputs to make the Tool Box printable before starting the project on Blue.
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Manage and be accountable for the timely delivery of Mechanical artwork and separation files to printers / suppliers in order to deliver packaging on a timely basis.
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Work with Marketing and Packaging to align the design brief from de very beginning, according to the PMA logic + Panorama guidelines.
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Create all projects in the Artwork Management System and manage delivery through this system following the Artwork process and System workflows.
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Create all projects in the Artwork Management System and manage delivery through this
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Consult with Marketing and cross functional project team on timeline development, manage production process issues and act as first point of contact for external production vendors. Provide transparency back to Marketing and project leaders regarding progress and timeline compliance of their projects to enable them to follow up with other functional team members for task completion.
KEY REQUIREMENTS:
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A Relevant Degree
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A minimum of 3 years’ experience in the area of packaging: print production, print management, and possibly graphic design, package development, supply management, etc.
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Ability to engage with and partner teams across Functions, i.e. strong communication skills
NOTE:
We are required by law to verify your ability to work lawfully in South Africa. If you are applying as a Foreign National, please note that you may be requested to provide supporting documents supporting this.
APPLICATION PROCESS:
Online Application >> Online Digital Interview >> Face to Face Interview >> Job Offer
As part of the job application, you will be asked to complete a brief online application form. Completion of the form is required to be considered. Your application status should read “Application Completed”.
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