Digital Printing & Development Specialist

The Estée Lauder Companies; Melville (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Wellness programs

Retirement savings plans

Paid leave programs

Education-related programs

Job summary

The Estée Lauder Companies Inc. seeks an Analyst, Digital Printing & Development to support digital printing initiatives for packaging, lead feasibility testing, and develop test art. The role requires collaboration with brands and regional teams and will be based on-site at 65 Maxess Rd, Melville, NY.

Ideal candidates are highly motivated with strong analytical skills, project management ability, and learning agility, capable of independent work within tight timelines.

Qualifications

• Education: College/University graduate.
• 0-2 years of experience in a packaging or production environment.
• Technical aptitude with machinery is preferred.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Highly organized and able to work independently.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• Eagerness to learn and develop new skills.
• Creative with a keen eye for detail.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).
• Experience with Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and handling graphic/art files is preferred.
• Knowledge of printhead technologies, ink formulations, color matching, print quality, and equipment maintenance is an asset.
• Familiarity with RIP software is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Execute feasibility testing on various packaging formats, create die lines, and troubleshoot for digital printing on packages while adhering to timelines.
• Independently manage the package testing queue, coordinating components and materials and following up with Package Testing, R&D, Supplier, and Developer as required.
• Develop and maintain working relationships with vendors and internal groups to understand testing status and troubleshooting techniques for test failures.
• Conduct feasibility reviews to determine if testing is required based on historical data.
• Collaborate with department manager and director, material science, and other functions to develop predictive tools and techniques to optimize testing workflows.
• Manage on-site inventory of components and materials.
• Create, update & maintain testing documentation as needed for successful execution (guides, checklists, etc.).
• Physically maintain digital printing equipment with daily and weekly cleaning tasks, part replacements, and third-party servicing.
• Communicate to various stakeholders regarding testing status, timelines and results as needed.
• Use Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and other applications and tools to create new designs and effects suitable for digital printing.
• Collaborate within the department as well as with Creative and brand teams to translate new artwork concepts for digital printing into physical samples to support program pipelines.
• Serve as a point of contact for equipment and software issues related to digital printing
• Create and update technical troubleshooting guides and support virtual training sessions for regional operations teams as needed.
• Support ad-hoc projects related to digital printing (e.g., root cause analysis for test failures).
• Aid in the identification and vetting of new and emerging technologies and decoration effects.
• Serve as a project coordinator for regional executions, interfacing with the brand and operations teams to ensure successful and on-time execution to meet annual program revenue targets.
• Support department manager and director on feasibility testing needs for global programs.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Project coordination

Organizational skills

Time management

Learning agility

Education

College/University graduate

Tools

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe Photoshop

Microsoft Office

RIP software

Job description

The Estée Lauder Companies Inc. seeks an Analyst, Digital Printing & Development to support digital printing initiatives for packaging, lead feasibility testing, and develop test art. The role requires collaboration with brands and regional teams and will be based on-site at 65 Maxess Rd, Melville, NY.

Ideal candidates are highly motivated with strong analytical skills, project management ability, and learning agility, capable of independent work within tight timelines.