Design Delivery Specialist
Looking for a Design Delivery Specialist in Cincinnati, OH!
5 Month Contract
Remote to start! (onsite when pandemic lifts)
Full Time: 40 hours a weekPRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES Design Delivery Specialists partner with Design Manager(s) and multi-discipline internal/external partners on packaging artwork projects throughout design development and design execution. Responsible for facilitating visual consistency across all product forms and variants for assigned brand(s), ensuring fit-for-use and print feasibility based on established technical specifications & supply chain requirements, including contract manufacturers, and enabling graphic adaptations by developing representative artwork files to drive quality executions of final packaging artwork to shelf.SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONSVisual Consistency/Graphic Adaptations:Strong understanding of brand architecture, design language/identity systems, equity assets and application of design principles to achieve visual consistency.Basic category knowledge, including competitive environment & any unique retailer requirements.Able to quickly assess design concepts for any print feasibility concerns and offer suggestions to ensure design intent at shelf.Capable of leading collaboration between Design and Pre-press Agencies regarding the appropriate number of representative artworks to be development by each to ensure design intent across all final art while keeping costs at a minimum.Able to direct modifications and apply design intent across variants, diverse product forms, substrates and various print processes through the approval process for representative artworks (design templates and copy-in-context graphic files).Understanding of graphic file construction within Illustrator & PhotoShopTechnical fit-for-use/Print Feasibility:Solid understanding of pros/cons of the various printing processes used within packaging industry (flexo, litho/offset, gravure, digital).Awareness of substrate and special finishes implications to both design intent and production costs.Strong understanding of the color management and color development process.Above average color discrimination via Munsell Color Accuracy Test.Able to understand and effectively communication proofing accuracy/limitations in relationship to actual print production.Experience working with pre-press agencies and printers.Able to respectfully challenge perceived business constraints relating to quality, speed and cost.Knowledge regarding necessity of print trails when and if needed.Knowledge of industry standards relating to artwork file protocols.Project Management:Knowledge of the end-to-end packaging artwork development process both before and after design development (project scope, technical specifications, structured copy, XML data feeds, artwork assembly and final art production.)Deep mastery of the design development process (design brief, design concept, design templates, graphic adaptations.)Able to establish and manage project timelines, proactively notifying others if critical dates are in jeopardy.Capable of overseeing numerous projects at any given time with detailed attention to varying deliverables and timings.Experience with WebCenter or another graphic lifecycle management systems a plus.Leadership/Collaboration:Able to demonstrate leadership and strong collaboration skills across Artwork Platform Organization, multi-functional team and external partners with diverse priorities.Comfortable engaging with all level and knowing when to challenge and/or 'push back' to ensure initiative objectives are realistic and attainable.
What we're looking for:Minimum 2- year degree in Design-related field.
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Job Type:Contract
Location:Cincinnati, OHDistance:21 miles
Date Posted:Oct 27, 20202 days ago
Industry:Advertising and PR
Looking for a Design Delivery Specialist in Cincinnati, OH!
5 Month Contract
Remote to start! (onsite when pandemic lifts)
Full Time: 40 hours a weekPRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES Design Delivery Specialists partner with Design Manager(s) and multi-discipline internal/external partners on packaging artwork projects throughout design development and design execution. Responsible for facilitating visual consistency across all product forms and variants for assigned brand(s), ensuring fit-for-use and print feasibility based on established technical specifications & supply chain requirements, including contract manufacturers, and enabling graphic adaptations by developing representative artwork files to drive quality executions of final packaging artwork to shelf.SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONSVisual Consistency/Graphic Adaptations:Strong understanding of brand architecture, design language/identity systems, equity assets and application of design principles to achieve visual consistency.Basic category knowledge, including competitive environment & any unique retailer requirements.Able to quickly assess design concepts for any print feasibility concerns and offer suggestions to ensure design intent at shelf.Capable of leading collaboration between Design and Pre-press Agencies regarding the appropriate number of representative artworks to be development by each to ensure design intent across all final art while keeping costs at a minimum.Able to direct modifications and apply design intent across variants, diverse product forms, substrates and various print processes through the approval process for representative artworks (design templates and copy-in-context graphic files).Understanding of graphic file construction within Illustrator & PhotoShopTechnical fit-for-use/Print Feasibility:Solid understanding of pros/cons of the various printing processes used within packaging industry (flexo, litho/offset, gravure, digital).Awareness of substrate and special finishes implications to both design intent and production costs.Strong understanding of the color management and color development process.Above average color discrimination via Munsell Color Accuracy Test.Able to understand and effectively communication proofing accuracy/limitations in relationship to actual print production.Experience working with pre-press agencies and printers.Able to respectfully challenge perceived business constraints relating to quality, speed and cost.Knowledge regarding necessity of print trails when and if needed.Knowledge of industry standards relating to artwork file protocols.Project Management:Knowledge of the end-to-end packaging artwork development process both before and after design development (project scope, technical specifications, structured copy, XML data feeds, artwork assembly and final art production.)Deep mastery of the design development process (design brief, design concept, design templates, graphic adaptations.)Able to establish and manage project timelines, proactively notifying others if critical dates are in jeopardy.Capable of overseeing numerous projects at any given time with detailed attention to varying deliverables and timings.Experience with WebCenter or another graphic lifecycle management systems a plus.Leadership/Collaboration:Able to demonstrate leadership and strong collaboration skills across Artwork Platform Organization, multi-functional team and external partners with diverse priorities.Comfortable engaging with all level and knowing when to challenge and/or 'push back' to ensure initiative objectives are realistic and attainable.
What we're looking for:Minimum 2- year degree in Design-related field.
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