Production Artwork Coordinator - Beauty

Dempsey Corporation - Global Distribution; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Great perks and benefits

Job summary

Dempsey Corporation - Global Distribution in Toronto is seeking a Production Artwork Coordinator to manage packaging artwork from initial development through final production approval. You will collaborate with Product Managers, Graphics, QA, clients, and factories to coordinate artwork, copy, dielines, revisions, and e-proofs, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and on-schedule delivery.

This role requires meticulous attention to detail, strong proofreading, and the ability to juggle multiple SKUs

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in artwork coordination, packaging, or related roles.
• Experience within beauty, private label, consumer goods, or retail is an asset.
• Exceptional attention to detail and proofreading.
• Strong organizational skills to manage multiple artwork projects and deadlines.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Adobe Acrobat/PDF artwork review.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities and tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate artwork development by securing renderings, dielines, and materials from factories.
• Review dielines for fit and merchandising requirements.
• Maintain organized artwork folders and version control across rounds.
• Generate and circulate packaging copy for review; coordinate client feedback.
• Obtain final client approvals and factory e-proofs; ensure accuracy.
• Track approvals and communicate deadlines; flag risks to production timelines.

Skills

Artwork coordination

Packaging

Proofreading

Organizational skills

Communication

Adobe Acrobat

Microsoft Office

Tools

Adobe Acrobat

Job description

We're looking for a highly organized and detail-oriented Production Artwork Coordinator to manage packaging artwork from initial development through final production approval.

Working closely with Product Managers, Graphics, QA, clients, and factories, this role will coordinate artwork, packaging copy, dielines, revisions, approvals, and e-proofs to ensure all materials are accurate, compliant, and completed on schedule.

The ideal candidate has exceptional attention to detail, strong proofreading skills, and the ability to manage multiple projects, SKUs, and approval timelines simultaneously.

What You'll Do

Coordinate Artwork Development

• Request product and packaging renderings for client review.
• Obtain packaging dielines, unprinted samples, instructions, and supporting materials from factories.
• Review dielines for product fit, orientation, and merchandising requirements.
• Create and maintain organized artwork folders and files for each project.
• Coordinate artwork development using approved copy, brand guidelines, and dielines.
• Work closely with Product Managers and Graphics to ensure artwork requirements and timelines are clearly communicated.

Manage Copy, Reviews & Approvals

• Generate and circulate packaging/romance copy for review.
• Proofread copy and artwork for spelling, grammar, product details, consistency, and accuracy.
• Send copy and artwork to clients for review and coordinate feedback and revisions.
• Circulate production artwork internally and ensure required corrections are completed.
• Track client approvals and clearly communicate approval deadlines.
• Maintain strong version control throughout all artwork revision rounds.

Coordinate Final Production Artwork

• Print artwork to scale and apply to packaging prototypes when required for review.
• Obtain and file final client artwork approvals.
• Obtain factory e-proofs and circulate to QA and Graphics for review.
• Ensure e-proofs accurately reflect final approved artwork before production.
• Send final e-proof approvals to factories.
• Maintain artwork trackers and update project status throughout the process.
• Proactively flag missing information, artwork discrepancies, approval delays, or other risks that could impact production timelines.

What You Bring

• 3+ years of experience in artwork coordination, packaging, product development, production coordination, or a related role.
• Experience within beauty, private label, consumer goods, or retail is an asset.
• Exceptional attention to detail and strong proofreading skills.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple artwork projects and deadlines simultaneously.
• Ability to review artwork and identify errors, inconsistencies, and missing information.
• Strong follow-up skills and confidence coordinating across multiple stakeholders.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Adobe Acrobat/PDF artwork review.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities and tight production deadlines.

Why Join Us?

You'll be part of a collaborative team bringing innovative beauty and gift products from concept through production. This role provides hands-on involvement across packaging development, artwork execution, client approvals, and production while working closely with Product Managers, Graphics, QA, factories, and customers. Hybrid work arrangement available. Great perks and benefits.