SGS & Co is a global brand impact group delivering speed and quality through innovation and insights to drive impact for our world class clients. We combine deep expertise in design, graphic services, production, technology, and process optimization with unmatched marketplace understanding, dynamic ideas, and client first customer service. We bring the world’s best brands to life and set them up for success in a modern world.
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SGS & Co is seeking an Onsite Packaging Project manager to join us and manage our packaging design, artwork and pre-press projects, for one of our highest profile, Barcelona based clients.
The purpose of this position is to facilitate jobs in the execution phase of our Client’s artwork process for packaging production.
As a key facilitator within the supply chain for packaging artwork issues, you will communicate with the client, design firms and SGS&CO production to ensure proper printability for packaging.
As a key figure within the process, you will help maintain and improve SGS&CO´s relationship with the Client. Your primary concern will be to coordinate packaging change projects. The Onsite Project Manager is the primary resource to the Client and the key point of contact to the studio at SGS&CO.
Essential Responsibilities, Accountabilities & Results:
Client Interaction
· Consult with Client during the artwork (exe) and pre-press(repro) development
· Be a brand guardian by supporting client in terms of brand development and consistency
· Communicate key milestones and critical path timelines to key stakeholders.
· Collate accurate client briefings
· Attend any pre-production meetings (or other meetings), per request of the Client
· Respond in a timely manner to Clients
· Establish a good and professional working relationship with our client and design firm(s)
· Communicate artwork issues with the Client/Studio
· Communicate minor issues direct with design firms. If timing is impacted, contact Client
· Document all critical and pertinent information that may impact quality
· Participate in process improvement efforts and various production meetings to foster a positive creative impact on the business
Project Coordination
· Gather, coordinate and communicate job-related information to production to ensure highest level of service delivery
· Coordinate pre artwork calls with production and print technical management
· Verify technical supplied data is correct to supplied art
· Schedule and see that deadlines are being met on all aspects of the project
· Review PDFs for questions/comments
· Understand the Client’s process (deliverables, rework)
· Order entry (ensure orders are complete and concise when delivered to production)
Educational & Experience Minimum Requirements
This position requires the following knowledge and skills:
· High School Diploma or GED equivalent. Some College/associate’s degree preferred in Marketing, Design production, Food packaging or similar.
· 2-4 years’ experience preferred
· Experience in the design, print or production art industry.
· English & Spanish Proficient
· Ability to work independently after initial training
Company values/benefits
* 'Me Day' (extra holiday)
* Flexible Fridays during summer June/July/August
* Health and wellbeing - Employee assistance program
* Employee Referral program
* Trainings support
* Project managers community around the globe
* Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging
Location and length of contract:
Permanent position to be filled as soon as possible
Position based in Barcelona (Espluges de Llobregat)
Hybrid work arrangement