We are seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Packaging Project & Design Coordinator/Executive to support the Packaging Design team in managing packaging development projects, artwork documentation, and sample coordination activities across global markets. This role will be responsible for coordinating project timelines, maintaining packaging and artwork records, supporting administrative activities, and ensuring smooth communication between internal stakeholders, markets, suppliers, and manufacturing sites.
The ideal candidate will have strong project coordination experience, excellent attention to detail, and experience managing multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment. Experience in packaging, artwork management, design or print production, or FMCG environments is preferred.
Key Responsibilities
- Coordinating packaging design and artwork development projects from initiation through final execution, ensuring timely delivery, including artwork creation, proof reviews, and approval processes.
- Maintaining accurate packaging documentation, artwork files, version control, and project records.
- Supporting project tracking, stakeholder communications, and design approvals.
- Proactively communicating status, risks, and timing changes to stakeholders.
- Managing sample requests, shipments, and associated documentation.
- Collecting and maintaining packaging specifications, including dielines, artwork reference files, and product information.
- Providing administrative and operational support to the Packaging Design team.
- Supporting the development and maintenance of SOPs, templates, and process documentation.
- Assisting with ad hoc packaging and artwork-related projects.
Preferred Qualifications
- Degree in packaging, design, marketing, business administration, supply chain, or a related field preferred.
- 3–5 years of experience in packaging, artwork management, project coordination, design, or operations.
Skills & Competencies
Required
- Excellent attention to detail and documentation management abilities.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Teams.
- Strong organizational, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
- Experience with document management systems and project tracking tools, such as ClickUp.
Preferred
- Familiarity with packaging design, artwork workflows, and print production processes.
- Knowledge of packaging development and commercialization processes.
- Knowledge of Adobe Creative Cloud applications, including Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop, and Acrobat is a plus.
- Experience working with manufacturing partners, packaging suppliers, or printers, with exposure to packaging development for carton beverage packaging, cans, bottles, outer cases, and other secondary packaging materials.
