Remote On-Site Artwork Project Manager, Packaging

Bilinguallink; Woodstock; Remote; CAD 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Job summary

Propelis is seeking an On-Site Artwork Project Manager to oversee packaging artwork from concept through delivery for a snack brand. This fully remote role requires coordinating with SGX Graphics production teams and clients, managing timelines, budgets, and prepress activities.

You’ll translate client needs, lead meetings, and ensure tight schedules are met while maintaining brand standards and color accuracy across multiple campaigns in North America.

Qualifications

• Microsoft Office experience required.
• Adobe CS proficiency; certification a plus.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Knowledge of artwork management systems.
• Experience in packaging/artwork project management is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Oversee end-to-end workflow of packaging artwork from a detailed perspective.
• Collaborate with team leaders to manage scope, schedule, and budget.
• Manage high-volume project timelines and related task planning.
• Oversee and communicate key timelines and priorities.
• Act as a liaison between management, internal departments, and clients to troubleshoot problems and provide solutions.
• Lead and collaborate with internal teams to implement best practices in project management and communication.
• Ability to lead pre-production calls with production managers.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Adobe CS

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Artwork management systems

Client interaction

Forward thinking

Job description

On-Site Artwork Project Manager, Packaging

With more than 150 years of industry-leading experience, the businesses of SGS & Co and SGK are united as SGX – a powerful force in innovative packaging production. Building on the legacy of trusted service since 1947 and 1953, we deliver the full suite of packaging graphics, plate and cylinder production and metal deco services to brand owners, retailers, and printers.

We are focused on simplifying complexity, delivering flawless in-marketexecutionandleveragingour global reach to drive consistency and amplify brand impact at scale.

Job Summary:

Manages the full lifecycle ofPackagingprojects for assigned client(s). Monitors and communicates project milestones and progress to ensure projects are executed on time and within budget. Partners across the Brand Development function toidentifyand resolve projectissues,resolvingthe most complex problems using strong technical knowledge.

Your Role:

We areseekinga dynamic, creative Project Manager to partner with a leading snack brand, overseeing the packaging artworkprocessand driving all packaging commercialization initiatives.

This is a full-timeremote position working closely with thecurrent onsite and SGX Production Team.This is a client facing rolerequiringtechnical andproject management skills.

Manage Projects and Coordinate Artwork Production

• Oversee end-to-end workflow of packaging artwork from a highly detailed perspective
• Collaborate with team leaders to ensure client expectations are managedregardingscope andprogress in schedule and budget
• Manage high-volume project timelines,facilitateplanning andrelated task management
• Oversee and communicate key timelines and priorities
• Act as a liaison between management, internal departments, and clients to troubleshoot problems andprovide solutions
• Partner and collaborate with internal teams in a positive, professional, and constructive way
• Ability to manage and engage in pre-production calls with the support of technical print productionmanagers

Coordinate and Traffic Artwork Production and Prepress

• Translate client instructions into measurable and effective communication to all necessary end-users
• Lead/participateinmeetingsas needed to review active projects and action items
• Create,manageand communicate project timelines and submission deadlines
• Manage extremely tight, sensitive timelines as needed withclear communications on any barriers and timeline risks managing client expectations
• Manage projectsin workflow tool,monitorrouting approvals
• Supervise and lead to help other members of team learn best practicesregardingproject managementand communication

Workflow Management

• Have a working knowledge of the workflows for packaging production and complex execution,understanding how to adjust to each component’s needs
• Demonstrate critical and strategic thinking skills, and be solution-oriented and flexible in your approach
• Develop,improveandstreamline workflow processes
• Set up projects and approvers in workflow tool, onboardnew usersas needed
• Optimizeproject organization to improve quality
• CreateEstimates and Manage POson behalf ofproject assignment

Quality Control

• Verify technical and content in supplied art is correct
• Refine and enforce quality control processes in each project
• Set clear expectations for tasks and deliverables, communicating clearly to team and providing propermaterials/documentation when necessary
• Report production issues and be actively involved in the continuous improvement of tools and processes
• Take corrective action if anomaly is detected during the delivery
• Be proactive,anticipaterisks
• Advise and guide production group on brand’s best practices
• Efficientlymonitorcolorquality ofinitialproduction, timelines and implement corrective actions

Business Continuity

• Nurture goodrelationshipswith clients, develop trust and stay alert to potential business opportunities
• Provide quality service byanticipatingclients’ needs and regularly measuring satisfaction
• Demonstrate good judgment in choosing methods of communication that are most effective and efficient(i.e.,team meetings, in-person visits, phone calls, email)

Qualifications:

• Microsoft Office experiencerequired
• Fully conversant with Adobe CS or Adobe certification is a plus
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Strong organizational skills
• Knowledge of artwork management systems
• Able to work effectively and efficiently towards goals in a complex, diverse environment with multiple andchanging demands
• Comfortable with interacting with clients of all levels,printersand suppliers
• Must be forward thinking and improvement driven

Education and Experience:

• Entry level role– the equivalent of2-3years of experience preferred
• Previousexperience in customer service and/or project managementand/orProject Management Certification a plus
• Experienceinpackaging, artwork, creative project management, some knowledgeof print, production, design, art industry, pre-press,color management theory isalso beneficialfor this role

Location:

North America (US/CAD) Fully remoteposition

Competitive salary and benefits available with offer

About Propelis: Propelis is a portfolio of global marketing services and technology companies with a combined legacy of 150+ years, 2,000+ clients, 9,000 employees, and operations across 30 countries. Propelis provides the scale and support of a global organization while preserving the unique culture and identity of each company in its portfolio. For more information visit: www.SGXgraphics.com

The Ontario pay range for this position is $50,000 CAD to $60,000 CAD annually. Ultimately, in determining pay, we will consider the successful candidate’s experience, skills, knowledge, and other job-related factors.

We remain committed to ensuring equal opportunity in all aspects of employment, including recruitment. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals, particularly those who may contribute to the further diversification of our organization. If you require any form of accommodation during the recruitment process, please do not hesitate to let us know. Together, we strive to foster an environment where everyone can thrive and be their authentic selves.