Artwork & Packaging Project Coordinator

Kairos Recruitment; Leeds; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Kairos Recruitment in Leeds is seeking an Artwork & Packaging Project Coordinator to coordinate artwork and packaging projects from brief through to final print production, ensuring accuracy and regulatory compliance.

You will work with Marketing, Product Development, Regulatory, Operations, Sales and external suppliers to manage briefs, approvals and trackers, keeping deadlines and quality at the forefront.

Qualifications

• At least one year of experience in artwork coordination or related role.
• Experience coordinating packaging artwork or print projects.
• Excellent attention to detail and proofreading skills.
• Strong organisational and project coordination abilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Outlook.
• Proactive, adaptable and comfortable working in a fast-paced FMCG environment.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate end-to-end artwork and packaging projects, including new product launches, packaging redesigns and regulatory updates.
• Manage artwork amendments, copy changes and product information updates, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
• Coordinate artwork reviews, stakeholder feedback and approval processes.
• Maintain artwork trackers, project schedules, approved files and version control.
• Liaise with internal teams, agencies, printers and packaging suppliers to ensure timely delivery.
• Monitor project milestones, follow up on outstanding actions and escalate potential delays.
• Maintain accurate product information, packaging specifications and project documentation.
• Coordinate product samples, courier bookings and international shipments.
• Support continuous improvement of artwork and packaging processes.

Skills

Project coordination

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Outlook

Job description

Artwork & Packaging Project Coordinator

Location: Leeds

Salary: DOE

Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 9am-5pm, with flexibility around start and finish times

Working Pattern: Full-time, fully onsite - no hybrid working

About the Company

Our client is an established and growing consumer goods business specialising in household cleaning and laundry products. With a portfolio of well-known brands and a strong presence across UK and international markets, the business continues to expand its product ranges and develop innovative products for consumers worldwide.

Operating within a fast-paced FMCG environment, the company works closely with retailers, suppliers and international partners to deliver high-quality products to market.

About the Role

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an organised and detail-oriented Artwork & Packaging Project Co-ordinator to join the Marketing team.

The successful candidate will play a key role in coordinating artwork and packaging projects from initial brief through to final print production, ensuring all packaging is accurate, compliant and delivered within agreed deadlines.

Working collaboratively with Marketing, Product Development, Regulatory, Operations, Sales and external suppliers, you will manage artwork briefs, coordinate approval workflows, maintain project trackers and ensure packaging changes progress smoothly across the business.

This role would suit someone who enjoys working with detail, managing multiple deadlines and keeping projects organised within a busy, commercially driven environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate end-to-end artwork and packaging projects, including new product launches, packaging redesigns and regulatory updates.
• Manage artwork amendments, copy changes and product information updates, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
• Coordinate artwork reviews, stakeholder feedback and approval processes.
• Maintain artwork trackers, project schedules, approved files and version control.
• Liaise with internal teams, agencies, printers and packaging suppliers to ensure timely delivery.
• Monitor project milestones, follow up on outstanding actions and escal ... potential delays.
• Maintain accurate product information, packaging specifications and project documentation.
• Coordinate product samples, courier bookings and international shipments.
• Support continuous improvement of artwork and packaging processes.

About You

• At least one year of experience in artwork coordination, packaging, project administration or a related role.
• Experience coordinating packaging artwork or print projects.
• Excellent attention to detail and strong proofreading skills.
• Strong organisational and project coordination abilities.
• Confident managing multiple projects and competing deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Comfortable working with suppliers, agencies and cross-functional teams.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Outlook.
• Proactive, adaptable and comfortable working in a fast-paced FMCG environment.

Interested?

If you have experience in artwork and packaging coordination and are looking for your next opportunity within the FMCG sector, we'd love to hear from you.