Senior Artwork Production Specialist

Position Summary

Senior APS

Key focus areas include:

• Design and mechanical artwork development
• AI/automation and color management
• Process simplification and operational excellence
• Packaging artwork delivery from design through commercially reproducible mechanical artwork

Key Responsibilities

Artwork & Project Management

• Own the artwork process and ensure projects are delivered

  on time and in full (OTIF)

  .
• Manage multiple projects, including innovations, promotions, SKU rationalization, complexity reduction, range standardization, and cost-saving initiatives.
• Route, create, and manage projects in the

  BLUE online artwork management system

  .
• Act as a gatekeeper for project timelines and communicate feasibility and risks clearly.

Stakeholder Management & Collaboration

• Collaborate with Marketing, R&D, Supply Chain, Quality, eCommerce, and dCommerce teams.
• Work closely with internal/external agencies and print vendors to ensure designs are technically printable, cost-efficient, and brand-consistent.
• Present insights and updates in leadership meetings using

  data & analytics

  to influence decision-making.

Quality & Compliance

• Ensure master design files follow toolbox specifications and match print requirements.
• Monitor agencies to maintain approved rate cards and service level agreements (SLAs).
• Drive improvements in quality, efficiency, and compliance within your portfolio.

Mentoring & Capability Building

• Coach APS counterparts and newcomers.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives and upskill team members in artwork management processes.

Challenges

• Managing multiple projects with tight timelines and cross-functional dependencies.
• Navigating dynamic rules, regulations, and online procedures while holding stakeholders accountable.
• Driving process improvement while maintaining compliance and high-quality standards.

Scope

• Responsible for multiple brands/categories across markets.
• Coordinates with multiple external vendors across time zones.
• Acts as advisor, influencer, and negotiator with internal/external stakeholders.
• Supports the Artwork Production Manager in overseeing team tasks and business activities.

Skills & Competencies

Key Competencies

• Strong communication (verbal & written)
• Intercultural and collaborative people skills
• Proactive and accountable
• Multi-tasking with strong attention to detail
• Influencing and negotiating
• Business partner mindset
• Agility and ability to embrace change
• Consumer & customer focus
• Passion for high performance

Professional / Technical Skills

• 35 years experience in

  pack artwork management, graphic design, print production, pre-press, digital marketing, R&D, or similar FMCG roles

• Proficiency in

  MS Office

  ; basic knowledge of

  Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and Adobe Creator

• Project management, budgeting, scheduling, and data analysis

General Skills

• Creative thinking and clear expression of concepts
• Fluent English (plus any market-specific languages)
• Can-do, positive mindset
• Embracing diversity and inclusion