Print-Ready Packaging Artwork Specialist

Procter & Gamble; Manila; On-site; PHP 450,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

Procter & Gamble in Manila invites an experienced Packaging Artwork Specialist to assemble and prepare print-ready packaging files such as labels and cartons according to P&G standards. You will ensure designs are release-ready and compliant with regulatory and quality requirements.

The role focuses on packaging development, quality execution, and exploring new technologies to improve processes. Strong Illustrator/Photoshop skills and Mac proficiency are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design or a related field is required.
• Strong proven experience using Adobe Illustrator and Adobe Photoshop, with deeper expertise in Illustrator.
• Experience creating and preparing print-ready packaging files.
• Strong understanding of printing methods and printing technologies for consumer goods packaging, including Flexo, Offset, and Digital printing.
• Experience in the packaging, printing, or consumer goods industry is highly preferred.
• Knowledge of tools such as Adobe Acrobat, Font Library, ESKO Dynamic Content, Canva, DAM, and Egnyte is a plus.
• Mac proficiency is required.
• Strong attention to detail and passion for delivering high-quality work Right the First Time.
• Ability to stay highly focused and manage work from start to finish, with less emphasis on multitasking and a stronger emphasis on execution quality.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to build strong relationships across teams and work effectively in a cross-functional environment.

Responsibilities

• Generate new print-ready files for different product lineups based on approved inputs and release them to printers.
• Assemble packaging artwork files for labels, cartons, and other packaging components in alignment with existing P&G design standards and guidelines.
• Execute the in-house artwork assembly process, including readiness assessments using standard checklists across each development phase.
• Participate actively in briefing hand-off calls, follow-up discussions, and quality assurance / quality control checks.
• Ensure all files comply with Global Digital Artwork File Protocol (GDAFP), Regional Style Guides, and applicable regulatory and technical requirements.
• Review requirements and technical details to accurately build packaging files from start to finish.
• Perform defect analysis on misses or quality issues assigned to the in-house studio, identifying opportunities for continuous improvement.
• Support file destruction requests for quality alerts when an error is identified after release, coordinating with printers to eliminate affected files.
• Partner closely with cross-functional teams including artwork, graphics, color, and print specialists to ensure strong execution and alignment.
• Identify and support opportunities to implement new technologies and process improvements within packaging development.

Skills

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe Photoshop

Printing methods

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design

Tools

Adobe Acrobat

Font Library

ESKO Dynamic Content

Canva

DAM

Egnyte

Job description

Procter & Gamble in Manila invites an experienced Packaging Artwork Specialist to assemble and prepare print-ready packaging files such as labels and cartons according to P&G standards. You will ensure designs are release-ready and compliant with regulatory and quality requirements.

The role focuses on packaging development, quality execution, and exploring new technologies to improve processes. Strong Illustrator/Photoshop skills and Mac proficiency are required.