Artwork Project Manager

ZipRecruiter; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Artwork Project Manager to oversee product launches in Leeds. This dynamic role requires a proactive individual who excels in project management and communication, ensuring high-quality packaging aligns with customer expectations. You will collaborate with various departments to drive project success, facilitate meetings, and negotiate timelines with retailers. With the option for a work-from-home day and generous annual leave, this role offers a balanced work environment. If you're ready to take ownership of your projects and make a significant impact, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

33 days annual leave

Optional work from home on Fridays

Qualifications

• Proactive self-starter with strong accountability and project management skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to manage projects independently.

Responsibilities

• Oversee product launches and ensure high-quality packaging delivery.
• Lead project meetings and coordinate inputs from multiple departments.
• Serve as the point of contact with retailers for project timelines.

Skills

Project Management

Attention to Detail

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Job description

Job Description

A food manufacturing company is seeking to appoint an Artwork Project Manager for their site in Leeds

The Artwork Project Managerwill oversee product launches across designated own-label and branded accounts, This is a central, cross-functional role that connects Sales, NPD (New Product Development), Operations, and the delivery of packaging artwork, ensuring seamless coordination and execution.

On Offer:

• £32,000 raising to £34,000 after probation
• Monday – Friday – 40 hours per week
• Work from home day on Friday (optional)
• 33 days annual leave

Key Responsibilities

• Act as a strong advocate for delivering high-quality products and packaging that align with both customer expectations and brand standards.
• Develop and manage critical paths for customer and brand launches, ensuring timely and efficient artwork delivery.
• Lead weekly project meetings to monitor progress, identify issues, and drive resolution.
• Assign, track, and follow up on project actions and escalate risks when necessary to keep projects on course.
• Coordinate inputs from multiple departments to consolidate project responses.
• Facilitate internal meetings with key stakeholders to communicate project status and align priorities.
• Collaborate across departments to proactively resolve issues and identify solutions.
• Serve as the point of contact with retailers to negotiate timelines and explore opportunities to expedite delivery.
• Provide guidance and support to the Product Launch Executive team, who assist with artwork, project coordination, and administrative tasks.
• Uphold the Gate Brief process to ensure full business approval at each project milestone.
• Routinely review data accuracy and process efficiency, recommending improvements where applicable.

About You

• A proactive self-starter who takes full ownership of tasks and assigned accounts.
• Strong sense of accountability with the ability to manage projects independently.
• Willing to develop a deep understanding of the broader business to craft innovative, practical solutions.
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Team player with strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Confident leading cross-functional meetings and challenging stakeholders when necessary.

Desirable:

• Understanding of packaging artwork management processes and the potential operational impact of artwork changes.

Please apply with your most recent CV, and we will be in touch.