Graphics Manager

Schawk UK Limited; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Propelis seeks an On-site Project Manager to coordinate packaging artwork with a global client and our teams across Western Europe, in a hybrid role. You will manage briefs, artwork development, and production flows, ensuring quality and timely delivery while supporting training and process improvements across the artwork chain.

The role requires strong graphic arts experience, packaging knowledge, and the ability to work autonomously in a fast-paced environment, with English language

Qualifications

• Approximately 4 years of experience in design, print and production.
• Strong knowledge of the graphic chain and packaging, including proofing and colour management.
• Excellent English speaking ability and autonomous working style.
• Customer service focus and organized mindset.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the artwork production between our team and clients.
• Follow-up of the production and deadlines, manage and coordinate projects, and be responsible for the On-time & On-quality delivery.
• Be responsible for the development and execution of packaging ranges.
• Perform quality control/brand champion activities.
• Support teams and provide training to new members of our customer teams involved in the artwork process.
• Drive continuous improvement pipeline for artwork process and ensure alignment with global artwork process.
• Be the guardian of brand guidelines.
• Provide the client and production team with a clear visibility on the timing and the global roadmap.

Skills

Graphic arts experience

Printing processes knowledge

Quality control

Autonomous work

English language

Job description

With more than 150 years of industry-leading experience, the businesses of SGS & Co and SGK are uniting to form SGX—a powerful force in innovative packaging production. Building on the legacy of trusted service since 1947 and 1953, SGX will deliver the full suite of packaging graphics, plate and cylinder production, and metal deco services to brand owners, retailers, and printers—all with a focus on reducing complexity, delivering flawless in-market execution, and leveraging global reach to drive consistency and impact at scale.

We are looking for anOn-site Project Managerto work closely with our exceptional, global household name client, and also working across the Western Europe region. Please be advised that this is a Hybrid role.

In this role you will work with a team of Project Managers, and be the first point of contact for the client's Design-2-Print and Marketing teams in the coordination/briefing of packaging / e-commerce development projects. You will also assist on packaging projects for different supports, artwork, pre-press and e-content briefing, whilst ensuring the daily coordination of the production.

This is an outstanding opportunity for an exceptional Graphics Manager to work with one of the world's most prominent household name brands, whilst also joining a global market leading business that is embarking on an exciting growth journey.

In this role you will…

• Coordinate the artwork production between our team and clients
• Follow-up of the production and deadlines, manage and coordinate projects, and be responsible for the On-time & On-quality delivery
• Be responsible for the development and execution of packaging ranges
• Perform quality control/brand champion activities
• Support teams and provide training to new members of our customer teams involved in the artwork process
• Drive continuous improvement pipeline for artwork process and ensure alignment with global artwork process
• Be the guardian of brand guidelines
• Provide the client and production team with a clear visibility on the timing and the global roadmap

You will have…

• Experience in graphic arts - with around 4 years in design, print and production industry.
• Strong technical skills, excellent knowledge of the graphic chain and packaging (artwork and reprography), printing processes (offset, dry offset, flexo, rotogravure), proofing and colour management.
• A rigorous mindset, coupled with an organized approach and a customer service focus
• English speaking ability
• The ability to work autonomously

Propelis, is a go‑to‑market ecosystem that enables marketers to move their brands forward with greater speed, clarity, and confidence. Our broad range of integrated solutions include brand creative, packaging, print solutions, branded environments, and content production. Services are delivered through our family of brands: SGX, Marks, Equator, Collide, and 5Flow. With a combined legacy spanning more than 150 years, Propelis commences operations with 10,000 employees in 30+ countries, nearly $1 billion in annual sales, and a diverse client base of over 2,000 leading companies.