Design to Print Coordinator

Job Description

Design to Print CoordinatorWe are recruiting on behalf of a client for a Design to Print Coordinator to work at the client location in London. This is an exciting opportunity to be a part of a business that has a dedication to brewing the best beer with the finest, natural ingredients.Purpose of the RoleThe Design-to-Print (D2P) Coordinator will hold the responsibility for turning the design into the optimal printable file for all artworks and reprographics on all packaged products including:· Involvement in design creation phase as consultant and expert for layout /VBI/ colour· Technical expertise and support on printing possibilities / limitations & pack material options / substrates· Setting colour standards and colour management for the branded packaging· Providing advice and support for any design/artwork/printing related queries· Driving of packaging & design improvements in terms of substrate/print innovationsOrganisational Aspects· SPOC for all matters related to packaging design - artworks - good for prints and printings at packaging suppliers for the brands in scope.· Linking pin between marketing, supply as well as third parties (artwork agencies and printers)· Considering all creative and technical aspects of packaging artwork (from involvement in design creation with Brand Management - to artwork briefing with artwork agency - to artwork approval internally - good for print approval internal & externally - colour target setting - attendance of print-runs for colour approval when relevant)Principle Accountabilities· Support and advice Brand Management and/or Trade Marketing in the Process of Packaging Design Changes· Provide full project overview, timing, deadlines, cost and accountabilities· Assist BM/TM in Project Coordination· Pro-active involvement in creative design phase providing expertise on substrate, finishes, printing possibilities, layout, VBI, etc.· Provide pro-active technical advice to initiators· Deliver adequate input in RFS to initiators· Coordination of the project and follow up in the Weekly Pack Change Committee.· Brand Management and/or Trade Marketing hold end responsibility for timings, cost and obsolete management of Design Changes as well as colour and (legal) design approvals· Lead the Artwork Changes Implementation as a follow up on Design Change· Be the SPOC for Supply/ZiTec to Marketing in case of Value Engineering on Packaging or other die-cut changes· Support and advice in the process of packaging design changes· Lead artwork changes implementation· On-going management of Artwork, Process and Artwork suppliers· Co-develop Packaging Innovations and drive Packaging/Design ImprovementsQualifications, Experience and Technical CompetenciesEducation:· Bachelor Level, preferably technically oriented and/or Packaging/Printing Expert or equivalent level obtained through professional experience (Marketing background is favourable)Experience:· Understanding of design creation, artworks, packaging, printing and packaging industry required· Feeling for colours, layout and consumer-facing communication is essential· Experience in a Marketing function is beneficialTechnical competencies:· Knowledge on packaging materials and substrates to take account of statutory labelling requirements, packaging covenants and logistical aspects· Knowledge of printing techniques / possibilities / limitations at supplier· Project Management skillsKeywords; design, print, printing, coordinator, artworks, technical, project coordination, marketing. Required skills

marketing

technical

print

design

coordinator

printing

project coordination

artworks

Keyskills :
marketing technical print design codinat printing project codination artwks