Artwork Coordinator - High Wycombe, United Kingdom - SGK

SGK

Verified Company

High Wycombe, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

SGK is a global packaging and brand experience company. From idea to implementation, we deliver packaging solutions and brand experiences that give brands the freedom to speak louder, scale faster and grow stronger. We simplify marketing and amplify brands to deliver value. SGK is a Matthews International company.
***: SGK is recruiting for an Artwork Coordinator/Project Manager to be based in Newcastle ideally, but we will consider remote working.

The Artwork Coordinator is the go-to-person for executing packaging graphics projects and provides the "feet on the ground" giving the client leadership and serving as an advocate for the brand.

The Artwork Coordinator demonstrates the highest level of ability and skill in all account management and project management capacities and partners with other key stakeholders to ensure clients expectations are satisfied or exceeded

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

Work alongside key stakeholders in Marketing, Activity Managers, Design, Packaging Development and Print Partners to create and agree the critical path timeline.
Facilitate open and regular communication between key stakeholders to ensure clear understanding of project objectives
Attend meetings with cross functional teams
Full accountability for the packaging project timeline from the point of project inception to print file delivery
Ensure milestones are kept on task escalating blocks for resolution to the Activity Manager
Police the projects within the sphere of control to ensure adherence to process
Help and support the local marketing to build the artwork guide
Open projects within an online workflow system
Ensure all briefing inputs are suitable to initiate projects
Manage the artwork approval process, quality check or brief

QUALIFICATIONS / REQUIREMENTS:

Degree within an appropriate discipline such as Business, Graphic Arts, Marketing, etc or an equivalent combination of education and experience
Robust previous experience of critical path management and cradle to grave packaging graphics development
Strong knowledge of consumer product packaging, production artwork, repro and print services
Demonstrates excellent communication ability both written and verbal, and strong listening skills
Outstanding presentation and customer relationship development skills
Highly adaptable and flexible with the ability to multitask and prioritise. Demonstrates good attention to detail
Idea generator with strong analytical, problem solving, critical thinking and innovative solution capabilities
Motivated autonomous and selfdirected attitude, requiring negligible supervision
Strong collaboration skills, with the ability to work with multiple partners and peers across organisations to achieve project and operational results

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