Packaging Graphics Program Lead

Smithfield Foods; Smithfield (VA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Smithfield Foods in Smithfield, VA is seeking an Associate Graphics Manager to oversee packaging design for select brands, leading projects from concept to print production and collaborating with marketing, design, and external partners.

This role focuses on project management rather than purely design, requiring a four-year degree in Graphic Design or a related field, 3+ years of experience, and proficiency in print production and Adobe Illustrator.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design, Marketing or a related field with 3+ years of project management experience for print/packaging.
• Experience leading cross-functional teams and coordinating artwork from initiation to print production.
• Strong knowledge of print production management and packaging design workflow.

Responsibilities

• Daily Workflow & Project Coordination: Manages daily art workflow for packaging and related projects, collaborating with design consultancies, vendors, and marketing to meet deadlines.
• Content Management & Communication: Organizes and collects all content for packaging (e.g., dielines, photos, nutritionals, UPCs) and communicates with design consultancies.
• Design Approval & Collaboration: Coordinates packaging design reviews and approvals with cross-functional teams, including Marketing, R&D, and Operations.
• Timeline & Budget Management: Establishes and tracks project timelines, manages production budgets, and attends weekly project meetings.
• Quality Assurance & Printing: Manages design development for corrugated displays and boxes. Provides technical guidance to ensure print quality and color accuracy, attending press runs as needed.

Skills

Graphic Design

Project Management

Print Production

Adobe Illustrator

Cross-functional Collaboration

Attention to Detail

Education

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

Tools

Adobe Illustrator

MS Office

Apple OS

Job description

Smithfield Foods in Smithfield, VA is seeking an Associate Graphics Manager to oversee packaging design for select brands, leading projects from concept to print production and collaborating with marketing, design, and external partners.

This role focuses on project management rather than purely design, requiring a four-year degree in Graphic Design or a related field, 3+ years of experience, and proficiency in print production and Adobe Illustrator.