Design Delivery Expert

Procter & Gamble; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Procter & Gamble in Cincinnati seeks a talented Design Delivery Expert to lead artwork development and execution across packaging for regional and global initiatives. You will collaborate with internal studios, product supply teams, and external agencies to ensure design intent and print quality.

Responsibilities include leading design planning, managing WebCenter and samples, and driving NA packaging execution from hand-off to execution. Strong PM skills and Adobe CS proficiency are essential.

Qualifications

• Understanding of end-to-end design process from concept to production.
• Knowledge of artwork file production, print capabilities, substrates/finishes.
• Strong project and time management skills with multiple projects.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office; ideally Adobe CS applications.
• Excellent verbal and written business communication.
• Strong collaboration and problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead design planning meetings and manage execution, timing, print tests, and reviews.
• Manage WebCenter and sale samples production and related assets.
• Participate in design briefs, reviews, and cross-functional meetings.
• Develop and manage NA Design CPS from Global Hand-Off to Execution Hand-Off.
• Deliver design intent and protect Brand Identity on NA packaging.
• Collaborate with Design, Program Manager, and Initiative Leaders on NA initiatives.
• Identify opportunities to improve packaging execution systems and processes.
• Maintain relationships with BVE and collaborate on packaging execution.
• Create mock-ups with prototype agencies for NA packaging testing.
• Fulfill NA requests and create packcepts for reviews.

Skills

Design process knowledge

Project management

Print production

Communication skills

Collaboration

Adobe Creative Suite

Microsoft Office

Tools

WebCenter

Via Shelf

Brand Store

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe InDesign

Adobe Acrobat

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

We are seeking a talented and experienced Design Delivery Expert to join our team in Cincinnati. In this role, you will be responsible for leading the collaboration on artwork development/adaptation with various teams, including external Prepress agencies, and internal Product Supply artwork teams, design, internal studios, and external agencies. You will play a crucial role in executing design intent and print quality across packaging for regional and global initiatives. Strong collaboration, project management, and communication skills are essential for success in this role.

A P&G Design Delivery Expert will be responsible for:

• Lead and execute design planning meetings, design execution and timing, print tests, artwork matrix reviews, and power images.
• Manage Webcenter and sale samples production.
• Participate in design brief kick-off, design reviews, and other packaging design-related multi-functional meetings as needed.
• Develop and manage NA Design CPS from Global Hand-Off to Execution Hand-Off to Artwork Planner.
• Execute Hard and Soft points to deliver design intent and protect Brand Identity on NA packaging.
• Partner with Design, Program Manager, and Global & Regional Initiative Leaders to manage the effective package execution of NA Initiatives.
• Identify opportunities to improve packaging execution systems, print quality, and consistency, and streamline project management processes.
• Manage daily relationship with the BVE and collaborate with the Technical Execution Manager, Senior Design Delivery Specialist, and BVE to ensure NA Packaging AW is executed with excellence
• Work closely with the DMs and Technical Execution Manager prototype agency to create mock-ups for NA packaging testing
• Fulfill NA RBU requests for existing artwork and images, as well as create packcepts as needed for customer and other reviews/presentations.
• Develop the capability to work in/manipulate Via Shelf for reviews and leadership presentations.
• Collaborate with SMOT Artwork Planner, Fem Care Brand Marketing Specialist, and external agencies to ensure accurate and current FMOT Artwork in Brand Store.

Must haves:

• Strong understanding of the end-to-end design process, from design concept through design production.
• In-depth knowledge of artwork file production, fit-for-use requirements, print process capabilities, substrates/finishes.
• Strong project and time management skills, with experience leading multiple high-complexity projects simultaneously.
• Software fluency in Microsoft (Outlook, PowerPoint, etc.). Ideally, also Adobe CS (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Acrobat).
• Strong business communication planning and execution skills, both verbal and written.
• Strong collaboration and problem-solving skills.

P&G’s freelancer opportunities are for project-based or other short-term engagements that require specialized skills. Successful candidates for freelancer opportunities will not be considered employees of The Procter & Gamble Company or any of its subsidiaries nor will candidates be eligible for employment benefits. Candidates looking for regular full-time employment opportunities should begin your search here: pgcareers.com.