Coordinate production schedules with internal stakeholders and external vendors

Create production-ready artwork files, verifying bleeds, trapping, color profiles, resolution, and dieline accuracy

Oversee proofing, color matching, and final approvals

Resolve production issues and quality concerns

Design and prepare packaging artwork and specifications for production

Review and approve structural packaging dielines

Align packaging with brand standards and regulatory requirements

Coordinate package revisions and version control

Coordinate with Design team to create and update product packaging/inserts, brochures, direct mail, and trade show materials

Align all materials with brand standards

Support creative team initiatives and campaigns

Serve as the primary point of contact for all print and packaging vendors

Source and evaluate new vendors as needed for quality and service expectations

Maintain strong vendor relationships

Develop and document production workflows, standards, and tracking procedures

Maintain project budgets and identify cost-saving opportunities

Facilitate cross-team coordination and communication

Bachelor’s degree or higher in graphic design, communications, marketing, or business, or equivalent project experience

Based in Chicago, Illinois

5–10 years of experience with print production, packaging production, graphic design and specialty finishes

Expert in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, InDesign, and Photoshop)

Familiarity with color management, prepress workflows, dielines, CAD templates and packaging specifications

Experience managing multiple print vendors and packaging suppliers

Proven experience taking multiple simultaneous projects from concept through final production

Detail-oriented, highly organized, excellent communicator, and solutions-oriented