JOB TITLE: Senior Artwork and Retouch Manager
Read on to find out what you will need to succeed in this position, including skills, qualifications, and experience.
REPORTS TO: Director, Creative and Production, EMEA Regional Marketing
LOCATION: London
Overview:
As the Senior Artwork and Retouch Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing the creation, development, and execution of artwork projects and briefs at a well known electronic consumer brand across packaging which includes; Brown Box Packaging, Quick Start Guides (IGs), Information Booklets (IBs), Point of Purchase Stickers (POPs), Generic Inserts and the management of retouched imagery and digital content for D2C. You will lead a team of permanent and contracted artworkers ensuring that all artwork meets our quality standards, aligns with our brand guidelines, and is delivered on time within strict timeline constraints. Your role involves collaborating with various global key stakeholders within the business, including marketing teams, product managers, category managers, external factories and global production teams. Bringing the company creative vision to life under the guidance of our EMEA Director, Creative and Production, while maintaining efficiency and effectiveness in the artwork production process.
Key Responsibilities
Leadership and Team Management:
Lead and manage a team of senior artworkers providing guidance, support, and setting objectives on Career Check in Conversations (C3's) with follow up end of year reviews.
Foster a collaborative and creative culture work environment, encouraging teamwork and innovation amongst the studio team members.
Delegate tasks effectively, set clear goals and expectations, and ensure that the team are motivated and engaged.
Responsible for being the gatekeeper on all kick off meetings on any artwork requirements creating status reports to feedback to the operations manager, creative director and key contacts in our global factories, to ensure all information is up to date and fit for purpose.
Artwork Development and Execution:
Oversee the development and final execution of artwork creative assets. Ensure that all artwork aligns with the company brand guidelines, original creative briefs, and project requirements.
Review and oversee approvals on all artwork proofs, providing feedback and revisions as necessary to maintain quality and consistency across the brands.
Project Management:
Develop and maintain project timelines and schedules for artwork projects. Coordinate with cross-functional teams, including Marketing, PD, and Cat managers, to ensure seamless execution of artwork projects.
Identify and mitigate risks and obstacles that may impact project timelines or asset deliverables.
Factory Management:
Collaborate weekly with our external factories, setting up weekly meetings with status reporting to ensure we hit MP and launch dates, ensuring we are working the the latest most up to date artwork and dielines supplied by global PD and factories.
Continuous Improvement:
Stay updated on industry trends, best practices, and emerging technologies related to artwork production and design. Identify opportunities for process improvements, workflow optimisation's, and automation to enhance efficiency and productivity. Work with our Project Managers and Creative Asset team to drive efficiencies with our asset handling and filing conventions across our multiple platforms.
Encourage and implement training programs and development initiatives to enhance the skills and capabilities of the artwork team to build skill sets and enhance the internal creative agency capabilities as a whole.
Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design, Fine Arts, Visual Communications, or a related field.
Proven experience (typically 10+ years) in artwork management, graphic design, or a related role, preferably in a creative agency or consumer goods industry.
Strong leadership and team management skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate a diverse team of creative professionals.
Excellent project management abilities, including the capacity to prioritise tasks, manage timelines and drive projects to successful completion.
Proficiency in graphic design software - Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign) and familiarity with digital asset management tools such as Wrike, DAM and Lucid Link.
Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional global teams and key stakeholders across the business.
Strong attention to detail, creative problem-solving skills, and a passion for innovation and continuous improvement in artwork production processes.
Benefits:
Competitive salary and benefits package
Opportunity to work in a dynamic, fast-paced, and innovative environment
Career development and training opportunities
Collaborative and inclusive company culture
Health and wellness programs
Flexible working arrangements
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