Associate Manager,Graphics

S.C. Johnson & Son, Inc.; Racine (WI); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

SC Johnson is seeking an International Consumer Brands Graphics Project Manager to lead the creative development of packaging graphics for international markets. You will manage project priorities, timelines, and deliverables to enable Right-the-First-Time Design Intent delivery to regional teams.

You will coordinate global, regional, local partners and agencies to ensure graphics meet standards, reduce rework, and drive improvements in processes, systems, and workflows for faster,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design, Graphic Communications, Art & Technology, or related field.
• 5+ years of relevant experience, or an advanced degree with 3+ years of relevant experience.
• 2+ years of project management experience managing complex timelines, dependencies, risks, and cross-functional deliverables.

Responsibilities

• Establish and manage graphics project timelines from ideation through Design Intent delivery, aligning work with business priorities.
• Manage the cross-category portfolio view, providing stakeholders with clear visibility to status, priority shifts, key deliverables, risks, and decision needs.
• Lead the handoff of Design Intent and creative graphics materials to regional and local teams, ensuring requirements, timing, ownership, and execution expectations are clear.
• Identify and resolve cross-market and cross-functional conflicts, facilitating decisions and mitigation plans.
• Manage artwork workflows, reviews, approvals, and assets within WebCenter, DAM, and related graphics systems.
• Engage global and regional print quality managers early to confirm feasibility and reduce delays.
• Drive creative agency adherence to standards and guidelines.
• Monitor and report graphics performance to identify trends and improvements.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives to improve quality, cycle time, efficiency, and cost.

Skills

Project management

Communication skills

Collaboration

Prioritization

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design or related field

Tools

Esko WebCenter

DAM systems

MS Project Pro

Job description

SC Johnson has been leading with purpose for 140 years, building high-quality products and iconic brands found in homes, schools and businesses in virtually every country worldwide - including OFF!®, Raid®, Glade®, Windex®, Scrubbing Bubbles®, Ziploc®, Mrs. Meyer's Clean Day®, method®, Autan®, Baygon®, Mr Muscle®, Duck®, Lysoform® and more.

The 13,000 people of our global, fifth-generation family company are committed to making the world a better place today and for future generations.

ABOUT THE ROLE

As the International Consumer Brands Graphics Project Manager, you will lead the creative development of packaging graphics and related assets for international markets. You will manage project and portfolio priorities, timelines, and deliverables while identifying risks and cross-functional dependencies to enable Right-the-First-Time delivery of Design Intent to regional teams.

You will manage a high-volume, cross-category portfolio and provide clear visibility into project priorities, status, risks, and key dependencies. You will connect global, regional, local, and agency partners to deliver graphics in line with business commitments. You will also ensure regional print quality requirements are considered early in the creative development process to help reduce rework, delays, and execution costs. In this role, you will drive continuous improvement and standardization of graphics processes, systems, tools, and ways of working to improve speed, quality, visibility, and efficiency.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Establish and manage ICB graphics project timelines from ideation through Design Intent delivery, aligning work with business priorities and First Arrival Date (FAD) commitments.
• Manage the cross-category portfolio view, providing stakeholders with clear visibility to status, priority shifts, key deliverables, risks, and decision needs.
• Lead the handoff of ICB Design Intent and creative graphics materials to regional and local teams, ensuring requirements, timing, ownership, and execution expectations are clearly understood.
• Identify and resolve cross-market and cross-functional conflicts, facilitating decisions, tradeoffs, mitigation plans, and escalation when priorities, timing, resources, or requirements compete.
• Manage artwork workflows, reviews, approvals, and assets within WebCenter, Digital Asset Management (DAM), and related graphics systems.
• Engage global and regional print quality managers (RPQM) early in creative development to confirm feasibility, reduce downstream rework, and minimize delays and execution costs.
• Drive creative agency adherence to corporate, brand, and graphics standards and guidelines.
• Monitor, analyze, and report key graphics performance measures, including creative cycle time, revision rounds, and Right-the-First-Time performance, to identify trends and improvement opportunities.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives to improve quality, cycle time, efficiency, visibility, and cost.
• Support graphics technology, automation, systems, and workflow enhancements by helping identify, prioritize, and implement capabilities that improve ICB graphics execution.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE YOU'LL BRING

• Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design, Graphic Communications, Art & Technology, or a related field.
• 5+ years of relevant experience, or an advanced degree with 3+ years of relevant experience.
• 2+ years of project management experience managing complex timelines, dependencies, risks, and cross-functional deliverables.
• Qualified candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future sponsorship.

PREFERRED EXPERIENCES AND SKILLS

• Experience managing packaging graphics/artwork for international markets.
• Experience managing a high-volume portfolio of concurrent graphics projects across multiple categories, countries, regions, or markets.
• Knowledge of packaging artwork, graphics workflows, prepress, and production processes.
• Experience working with creative and/or pre-media agencies.
• Experience with Esko WebCenter, DAM systems, MS Project Pro, or comparable tools.
• Demonstrated success improving processes, quality, cycle time, efficiency, and/or cost.
• Strong project management, prioritization, organization, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to influence, collaborate, and drive accountability without direct authority.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills across functions, cultures, and organizational levels.
• Resourceful, adaptable, detail-oriented, and deadline-driven.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• This is a full-time, first-shift position requiring periodic attendance at off-shift Teams calls to collaborate with the global GSS team and local team members.
• Office work environment. Remote work is available once per week for eligible employees following a 90‑day onboarding period.
• This role is not eligible for relocation.

BENEFITS AND PERKS

SC Johnson's total compensation packages are at or above industry levels. In addition to salary, total packages may include bonuses, long-term incentives, matching 401(k) contributions and profit sharing based on company profitability, job level and years of service. As a family company, we're committed to providing benefits such as subsidized health care plans, maternity/paternity/adoption leave, flexible work arrangements, vacation purchase options, recreation and fitness centers, childcare, counseling services and more.

Inclusion & Diversity

We're a global business, with people from every culture, ethnicity, race, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, age and ability. We recognize the breadth of human experience, and we work to celebrate it. It is our goal to build a diverse, inclusive and supportive work environment where all people can thrive.

We're committed to ongoing efforts that help us attract, hire, and retain diverse talent who want to build a positive, inclusive environment. Read more about our ongoing initiatives at https://jobs.scjohnson.com/inclusion .

Better Together

At SC Johnson, we believe people achieve their best when they collaborate and work together in person. We value connection to strengthen teamwork, accelerate problem solving, and drive innovation.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The policy of the Company is to ensure equal opportunity for all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, age, gender identity, gender expression, disability, citizenship, pregnancy, veteran status, membership in any active or reserve component of the U.S. or state military forces, genetic history or information or any other category protected by law.

Accommodation Requests

If you are an individual with a disability and you need an accommodation or other assistance during the application process, please call our Human Resources department at 262-260-3343 or email your request to [e-mail] . All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply. Download the EEO Know Your Rights poster for more information.