Artwork Coordinator

KTC (Edibles) Limited; Wednesbury; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension

EAP program

Holidays plus bank holidays

Monthly pay

PPE provided

Job summary

The KTC Group in Wednesbury is seeking an Artwork Co-Ordinator to drive packaging artwork projects from concept to approval. You will collaborate with internal teams, customers, suppliers, design agencies and printers to ensure accuracy and regulatory compliance.

Key duties include proofreading and filing artwork, managing barcodes, colour management, and maintaining the image library. You will support Marketing and Management with artwork assets and coordinate samples and updates across

Qualifications

• Experience with artwork, packaging artwork, or product labeling and compliance.
• At least 2 years' experience in a food manufacturing context.
• Packaging artwork experience with design agencies, repro files and barcode management.
• Highly organized administrator with ability to manage multiple projects.
• Proven ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment and meet deadlines.
• Strong planning and prioritisation skills with a methodical approach.
• Proficient in SAP, Microsoft Access and Excel.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills across departments and partners.
• Proactive team player in a growing business undergoing change and continuous improvement.
• Eager to make an impact and own a critical packaging/artwork delivery role.

Responsibilities

• Manage packaging design projects from concept through to approval with internal teams, customers, suppliers, design agencies and printers.
• Proofread, approve and file packaging artwork ensuring regulatory compliance, ingredient declarations, barcodes and sign-off procedures.
• Follow established NPD and artwork processes with documented timescales.
• Provide regular project updates via meetings, email and Teams to stakeholders.
• Liaise with printers to understand print processes and ensure high-quality final packaging delivered on time.
• Review artwork samples against final repro files, checking print quality and colour accuracy.
• Maintain and manage the company image library, ensuring files and images are up to date.
• Support Marketing and Management with artwork images and Brandbank maintenance.
• Request, manage and verify barcodes for new packaging and perform barcode checks on artwork and initial deliveries.
• Coordinate the dispatch of packaging samples and colour swatches; provide general administrative support.

Skills

Attention to detail

Multi-project management

Communication skills

Team player

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Access

Excel

Job description

Looking for a role where accuracy, organisation and collaboration are valued?

As our Artwork Co-Ordinator, you'll work across multiple teams to deliver high-quality packaging artwork for a leading and expanding food business.

Location: Wednesbury

Benefits: Company pension, Company EAP program, 25 day’s holidays plus bank holidays, Monthly pay, PPE provided

Hours: 08.30am to 17.00pm with a 60minute unpaid lunch, 37.5 hours worked per week

The role:

• Manage packaging design projects from concept through to approval, working closely with internal teams, customers, suppliers, design agencies and printers.
• Proofread, approve and accurately file packaging artwork, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, ingredient declarations, barcodes, colour management and artwork sign-off procedures.
• Follow established NPD and artwork processes, ensuring all documentation is completed accurately and within agreed timescales.
• Provide regular project updates through meetings, email and Microsoft Teams, communicating progress effectively to all stakeholders.
• Liaise with printers to understand print processes and ensure the highest quality final packaging is delivered on time.
• Review and approve artwork samples against final repro files, checking print quality, colour accuracy and overall presentation.
• Maintain and manage the company image library, ensuring artwork files and images are stored correctly and remain up to date.
• Support Marketing and Management with artwork images and ensure product images are accurately maintained on Brandbank.
• Request, manage and verify barcodes for new packaging, conducting thorough barcode checks on both artwork files and initial packaging deliveries.
• Coordinate the dispatch of packaging samples and colour swatches as required.
• Provide general administrative support and undertake additional duties as required by the business.

About you:

• Experience working with artwork, packaging artwork or product labelling, with an understanding of relevant legislation and compliance requirements.
• At least 2 years' experience within a food manufacturing or food-related business.
• Previous packaging artwork experience, including working with design agencies, cutter guides, repro files and barcode management.
• A highly organised administrator with excellent attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Proven ability to work effectively under pressure in a fast-paced environment and consistently meet deadlines.
• Strong planning and prioritisation skills, with a methodical and conscientious approach to work.
• Proficiency in SAP, Microsoft Access and Excel.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with confidence in liaising across departments and with external partners.
• A proactive team player who is comfortable working within a growing business undergoing change and continuous improvement.
• Someone who is eager to make a real impact and take ownership of a role that is critical to delivering high-quality packaging and artwork projects.

The KTC Group is a leading food manufacturer & distributor with headquarters in the West Midlands, serving major national retailers, large food service groups and blue-chip corporations. Our colleagues are the heart of our business, and we are always on the lookout for enthusiastic and skilled individuals to join our hardworking, talented team here at The KTC Group.

The KTC Group has grown significantly within the last few years, and we have ambitious plans for the future. It’s an exciting time to join our team, with real opportunities to build a successful career in the food industry.