Project Manager 2

SGS & Co; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading packaging solutions firm in London is seeking an On-site Project Manager. This role involves coordinating artwork production for a global brand, ensuring project timelines and quality. Ideal candidates will have around 4 years of experience in graphic arts, strong technical skills, and a customer service focus. The position offers excellent salary, benefits, and flexibility.

Benefits

25 days holiday + additional 'Me Day'

Pension Scheme

Flexible working hours

Healthcare Digital GP Service

City Bike Scheme (London only)

Qualifications

• Around 4 years experience in design, print, and production industry.
• Strong knowledge in printing processes and color management.
• Organized and rigorous mindset.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the artwork production between team and clients.
• Manage projects and ensure on-time delivery.
• Provide training to new team members.

Skills

Graphic arts experience

Technical skills in graphic chain

Customer service focus

Ability to work autonomously

Job description

Overview

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 aOn-site Project Manager to work closely with our exceptional, global household name client, on a hybrid basis.

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

We will offer:

• You will of course enjoy an excellent base salary.
• 25 days holiday per annum + additional 'Me Day'
• Flexible working during summer hours
• Pension Scheme
• Voluntary SGS Europe Group Healthcare Scheme
• Life Assurance
• Healthcare Digital GP Service
• Holiday purchase scheme
• Health Assured Employee Assistance Programme
• City Bike Scheme (London only)
• Employee referral program