Artwork delivery manager

Artwork Delivery Manager - Packaging

Location: Bradford (Hybrid - 3 days office, 2 home)

Salary: DOE

Company: A leading packaging and branding design agency.

Role: The Artwork Delivery Manager is responsible for leading the Artwork Production team, ensuring the efficient delivery of high-quality packaging artwork and production services. The role combines operational leadership with a strong focus on innovation, workflow automation, AI-enabled production, and continuous improvement.

Working closely with Client Services and cross-functional teams, the Artwork Delivery Manager will ensure projects are delivered accurately, on time, and in line with client expectations while driving operational excellence and future-focused studio development

* Lead the day-to-day running of the Packaging team – Artwork & QC

* Manage workflow, resources, scheduling, and studio capacity to meet delivery targets

* Oversee production priorities and attend daily production meetings

* Manage and develop relationships with offshore production partners

* Monitor quality, consistency, and compliance across all studio output

* Identify and resolve operational risks, bottlenecks, and workflow issues

* Drive the adoption of automation, AI-assisted workflows, and emerging production technologies

* Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, scalability, quality, and speed

* Support the development of smarter workflows, proofing systems, asset management, and quality control processes

* Stay informed on industry trends, packaging technologies, and AI developments

* Work closely with Client Services to ensure effective communication and delivery of client requirements

* Provide technical and operational support for planning, issue resolution, and escalations

* Build strong relationships with internal teams, production partners, and clients

* Participate in client meetings where operational expertise is required

* Review and improve studio workflows, systems, and SOPs

* Lead, motivate, and develop a high-performing studio team

* Foster a collaborative, positive, and inclusive working environment

* Support the ongoing training and development of our offshore production resource

* Support training and development, particularly in technology and AI-enabled workflows

Requirements:

* Proven experience managing a packaging artwork or production studio

* Comfortable leading teams through operational change, evolving workflows, and continuous improvement initiatives within a fast-paced production environment

* Strong knowledge of packaging workflows, print production, colour management, and artwork systems

* Good understanding of packaging artwork, repro, print processes

* Experience with workflow automation, digital transformation, or AI-enabled production tools

* Strong technical understanding of industry-standard production software and workflow systems

* Excellent organisational, communication, and stakeholder management skills

* Ability to lead teams through operational and technological change

* Commercial awareness with a strong client service focus

* Proactive approach to problem solving and continuous improvement

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