End-to-End Packaging Artwork Lead

Socket.dev; Hoboken (NJ); On-site; USD 71,000 - 107,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus eligible

Health insurance

Retirement savings

Job summary

Unilever is seeking an experienced Artwork Production Specialist to lead end-to-end packaging artwork, print execution, and digital pack image delivery across global brands. You will collaborate with Marketing, R&D, Supply Chain, E-commerce, and external agencies to ensure timely, high-quality outputs.

The role requires 3–5 years in artwork management and hands-on experience with print production, packaging development, and stakeholder coordination.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in Artwork Management or a related field.
• Experience in print production, print management, graphic design, packaging development, supply management, or similar functions.
• Experience managing multiple projects and collaborating with cross-functional and external stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Own and manage the end-to-end packaging artwork process, from adaptive design through print production and digital pack image delivery.
• Lead artwork projects within Unilever's artwork management system, ensuring delivery on time and in full.
• Partner with Marketing, Design Agencies, Print Management Agencies, R&D, Supply Chain, E-commerce, and other stakeholders to execute packaging initiatives.
• Provide technical guidance during the design phase to ensure packaging concepts are technically printable and production-ready.
• Facilitate pre-production meetings and coordinate agencies, printers, and internal teams to maintain quality and consistency.
• Manage the creation, approval, and delivery of mechanical artwork, separation files, and digital pack images.
• Monitor project timelines, proactively identify risks, and ensure critical deadlines are met.
• Review proofs, approve color standards, and support print quality management activities.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives across artwork, print management, and digital content processes.
• Serve as a trusted Artwork Business Partner, providing visibility, recommendations, and strategic support for key brands and innovation projects.

Skills

Artwork management

Print production

Project management

Stakeholder management

English fluency

Job description

Unilever is seeking an experienced Artwork Production Specialist to lead end-to-end packaging artwork, print execution, and digital pack image delivery across global brands. You will collaborate with Marketing, R&D, Supply Chain, E-commerce, and external agencies to ensure timely, high-quality outputs.

The role requires 3–5 years in artwork management and hands-on experience with print production, packaging development, and stakeholder coordination.