Packaging Design Project Coordinator

Nestlé S.A.; Makati; On-site; PHP 350,000 - 550,000; Full time

Job summary

Nestlé S.A. Manila is seeking a Packaging Design Project Coordinator to manage end-to-end packaging design and artwork projects across brands, ensuring on-time and accurate delivery for print, digital, and e-commerce applications.

The role acts as a liaison between Marketing, Design Agencies, and Regulatory teams, driving D2D processes, asset management, and brand governance while maintaining labeling accuracy and documentation.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in packaging design and/or artwork projects.
• Experience coordinating packaging projects from concept to final artwork.
• Strong project management and stakeholder coordination skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication abilities.
• Understanding of digital file formats used in packaging artwork production.
• Bachelor’s degree in Design, Communications, Chemistry, Pharmacy, Chemical Engineering, Packaging Engineering or related field.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end packaging design and artwork projects from initiation through final delivery.
• Coordinate activities across Marketing, Design Agencies, and internal stakeholders to meet timelines.
• Establish timelines, inputs, and monitor progress throughout the workflow.
• Ensure branding governance and asset management throughout the project.

Skills

Project coordination

Stakeholder management

Verbal and written communication

Packaging design knowledge

Print production understanding

Education

Design

Communications

Chemistry

Pharmacy

Chemical Engineering

Packaging Engineering

Related field

Tools

DAM systems

Job description

We are seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Packaging Design Project Coordinator to support the end-to-end execution of packaging design and labeling projects across assigned brands and businesses. This role serves as a key liaison between Marketing, Design Agencies, Regulatory teams, and other stakeholders to ensure the timely and accurate delivery of packaging assets for print, digital, and e-commerce applications.

The successful candidate will drive project coordination through the Design-to-Delivery (D2D) process, ensuring seamless collaboration, accurate label information management, and flawless execution of packaging artwork projects.

Project Management & Coordination

• Manage end-to-end packaging design and artwork projects from initiation through final delivery.
• Coordinate project activities across Marketing teams, Design Agencies, and internal stakeholders to ensure deliverables are completed on time and within scope.
• Establish project timelines, identify key inputs and references, and monitor project progress throughout the workflow.
• Facilitate clear communication among cross-functional teams to align expectations, priorities, and milestones.

Packaging & Label Information Management

• Collect, organize, and disseminate packaging and label information required for project execution.
• Manage Label Information Specifications and/or SAP Labeling Records for assigned brands and businesses.
• Coordinate with relevant stakeholders to ensure completeness and accuracy of packaging content and assets.
• Maintain project templates, records, and documentation to support efficient execution and compliance.

Design Governance & Asset Management

• Ensure packaging designs adhere to established brand guidelines and standards.
• Escalate project briefs or design requests that conflict with brand requirements and governance principles.
• Support digital asset management activities, including archiving packaging master files and maintaining asset libraries within Digital Asset Management (DAM) systems.
• Ensure final artwork files and digital assets are properly stored, accessible, and compliant with organizational standards.
• Contribute to ongoing enhancement of packaging workflows, tools, and processes.
• Participate in training programs and best-practice sharing initiatives related to packaging design and labeling systems.
• Support initiatives aimed at improving efficiency, quality, and first-time-right delivery of packaging projects.

Qualifications Required

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in an agency or in-house environment managing packaging design and/or artwork projects.
• Experience coordinating packaging projects from concept development through final artwork delivery to print production.
• Strong project management and stakeholder coordination skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Understanding of digital file formats used in packaging artwork production.
• Bachelor's degree in:
  • Design
  • Communications
  • Chemistry
  • Pharmacy
  • Chemical Engineering
  • Packaging Engineering
  • Or a related field

Preferred

• Experience managing end-to-end packaging projects through CGI development.
• Knowledge of print production processes, printing technologies, and color management.
• Experience working with digital workflows, Digital Asset Management (DAM), and document management systems.
• Experience collaborating with Research & Development teams.
• Experience supporting highly regulated products and coordinating packaging requirements with regulatory stakeholders.