Packaging Graphics Coordinator

Socket.dev; Town of Cheektowaga (NY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Rosina Food Products in Buffalo, NY is seeking a Packaging Artwork Coordinator to support artwork development and cross-functional project management from concept to production.

The role blends graphic design with project coordination, requiring experience in packaging artwork, production workflows, and strong communication with suppliers and internal teams. Adobe Illustrator is required; Photoshop and InDesign are preferred.

Qualifications

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Packaging, Graphic Design, Communications, Marketing, or a related field preferred.
• 2–5 years of experience supporting packaging artwork, graphics, print production, or packaging project coordination preferred.
• Experience within consumer packaged goods (CPG), food manufacturing, printing, packaging suppliers, or a related environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Execute packaging artwork revisions and updates across flexible film, corrugate, labels, and other packaging formats.
• Prepare and maintain production-ready artwork files.
• Make packaging updates including copy, ingredient statements, nutrition panels, claims, UPC/barcodes, printer specifications, and other required changes.
• Coordinate packaging artwork projects from initiation through implementation.
• Manage project timelines, revision rounds, proof reviews, and approval workflows.
• Work closely with Marketing, Sales, Supply Chain, Operations, customers, and packaging vendors.
• Participate in commercialization meetings and support new product launches.
• Review and proof packaging artwork for accuracy and compliance before production.
• Maintain organized artwork files, specifications, approvals, and revision histories.
• Coordinate packaging transitions while helping minimize obsolete inventory.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives related to cost savings, packaging optimization, print quality, and plant efficiency.
• Attend vendor press runs and packaging reviews as needed.
• Build strong relationships with packaging suppliers, printers, customers, and internal teams.

Education

Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Packaging, Graphic Design, Communications, Marketing, or related field

Tools

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe InDesign

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Job description

Rosina Food Products | Buffalo, NY
Salary: $55,400–$69,000 annually
Full-Time | Exempt

About the Role

Rosina Food Products is seeking a creative, organized, and detail-oriented Packaging Artwork Coordinator to join our Project Management team.

In this role, you'll support the development, execution, and management of packaging artwork projects across our branded, private label, and co-pack businesses. You'll work cross-functionally with Marketing, Sales, Supply Chain, Operations, customers, packaging suppliers, printers, and external agencies to bring packaging projects from concept through production.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who combines graphic design skills with strong project coordination abilities and enjoys seeing their work come to life on finished products.

What You'll Do

• Execute packaging artwork revisions and updates across flexible film, corrugate, labels, and other packaging formats
• Prepare and maintain production-ready artwork files
• Make packaging updates including copy, ingredient statements, nutrition panels, claims, UPC/barcodes, printer specifications, and other required changes
• Coordinate packaging artwork projects from initiation through implementation
• Manage project timelines, revision rounds, proof reviews, and approval workflows
• Work closely with Marketing, Sales, Supply Chain, Operations, customers, and packaging vendors
• Participate in commercialization meetings and support new product launches
• Review and proof packaging artwork for accuracy and compliance before production
• Maintain organized artwork files, specifications, approvals, and revision histories
• Coordinate packaging transitions while helping minimize obsolete inventory
• Support continuous improvement initiatives related to cost savings, packaging optimization, print quality, and plant efficiency
• Attend vendor press runs and packaging reviews as needed
• Build strong relationships with packaging suppliers, printers, customers, and internal teams

The position plays an important role in ensuring packaging is accurate, compliant, production-ready, and completed on schedule.

What We're Looking For

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Packaging, Graphic Design, Communications, Marketing, or a related field preferred
• 2–5 years of experience supporting packaging artwork, packaging graphics, print production, or packaging project coordination preferred
• Experience within consumer packaged goods (CPG), food manufacturing, printing, packaging suppliers, or a related environment preferred
• Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator required
• Working knowledge of Adobe Photoshop and Adobe InDesign preferred
• Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
• Experience working with artwork revisions, production files, proofing, and approval workflows strongly preferred
• Familiarity with flexible packaging, labels, corrugate, lithographic and flexographic printing preferred
• Strong organizational skills and exceptional attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to collaborate effectively with internal teams, customers, vendors, printers, and external agencies

The updated job description specifically identifies Adobe Illustrator as required, with Photoshop and InDesign preferred, along with experience managing packaging artwork and production workflows.

Compensation

$55,400–$69,000 annually, based on experience and qualifications.