Job Title: Artwork & Design Manager
Salary: £60-70k basic + bonus
Location: East Riding of Yorkshire, United Kingdom
Reference: J78931
Contact: Telephone: 0141 647 6688
Job Description:
We are working with a leading global company undergoing a rebranding project, seeking an experienced Artwork & Design Manager with strong packaging development expertise, preferably in healthcare or FMCG, to lead this initiative.
Primary Responsibilities:
* Manage graphical and physical redesign projects across the portfolio.
* Provide end-to-end packaging solutions from creative concepts to full commercialization.
* Oversee packaging redesign for 1100 SKUs, including artwork amendments, repro, ownership, licenses, and new brand identity setup.
* Establish and manage a master artwork management system.
* Deliver packaging for the NPD pipeline, developing 10-12 projects over 18 months.
* Collaborate with local markets, global category directors, R&D teams, agencies, and suppliers.
Key Accountabilities:
* Develop creative concepts with agencies, including materials, print finishes, and structural layouts.
* Ensure successful global conversion of packaging designs within technical constraints.
* Provide technical solutions for consistent design deployment worldwide.
* Coordinate with Quality and Brand groups to define quality criteria.
* Support procurement in supplier selection and capability building.
* Identify industry trends in materials and production processes.
Experience and Skills:
* Technical knowledge with a design background, ideally in packaging.
* Understanding of packaging regulatory requirements.
* Knowledge of print, materials, industry trends, and methodologies.
* Strong communication skills, capable of working across technical and marketing environments.
* Leadership skills to chair diverse teams and collaborate with external suppliers.
* Graduate or equivalent, preferably in a technical field.
* Excellent communication, influencing skills, and ability to build partnerships.
* Able to handle multiple priorities with a strategic and analytical mindset.
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