Packaging Design Specialist Job at Naturipe Foods LLC in Salinas

Description Position Purpose: The Packaging Design Specialist is responsible for managing day-to-day packaging artwork requests and specifications while ensuring brand consistency. This role revolves around accuracy and consistency of all brand-related artwork, from initial design to final proof. Position must maintain artwork workflow, collaborate with various teams, and utilize software to track and manage artwork across different partners. Reporting Relationship: · Supervisor: Marketing Project Manager Responsibilities: Tracking Packaging Workflow and Deliverables · Track and schedule artwork workflow from initial request to final deliverables · Communicate deadlines, monitor progress, resolve problems, and ensure timely action in all artwork tasks Artwork · Using Adobe Illustrator, prepare artwork for print production · Effectively manage multiple packaging design projects concurrently and within deadlines · Distribute and maintain artwork files ensuring brand consistency · Review and troubleshoot design proofs and communicate with team, vendors and partners overseas and in-house during production process · Support other graphic related projects · Manage all artwork and communications · Organize content systematically for easy access Support Product Management/Sales · Participate in cross-functional meetings and projects · Collaborate with internal departments and SBUs focusing on their packaging, specifications, and imagery needs · Communicate updates and changes to various teams · Utilize artwork and specifications for various support materials Data Management · Maintain and update internal packaging specifications and other digital assets on in-house and customer platforms Requirements Qualifications and Skills Required · Bachelor’s degree in marketing, Communications, or closely related field · 5+ years’ relevant experience working in packaging design field and project management · Strong software aptitude in Adobe Suite, Microsoft products, data management software. Knowledge of retail platforms and GDSN a plus · Above average skills in proofreading with keen attention to detail · Time management and ability to coordinate activity with outside vendors · Strong organizational skills and ability to coordinate multiple projects simultaneously · Self-motivated team player with a result-oriented attitude and creative background · Strong interpersonal and communication skills · Familiarity with packaging materials and printing processes preferred but not required · Experience with food labeling regulatory requirements (e.g., FDA), packaging standards, and industry best practices preferred but not required · Minimal travel