Propelis · 8 hours ago
On-Site Artwork Project Manager, Packaging
United States
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$45K/yr - $50K/yr
2+ years expPropelis is a leader in innovative packaging production with over 150 years of experience. They are seeking an On-Site Artwork Project Manager to manage the full lifecycle of packaging projects, ensuring timely execution and budget adherence while collaborating with internal teams and clients.
AdvertisingBrand MarketingMarketing
Responsibilities
Oversee end-to-end workflow of packaging artwork from a highly detailed perspective
Collaborate with team leaders to ensure client expectations are managed regarding scope and progress in schedule and budget
Manage high-volume project timelines, facilitate planning and related task management
Oversee and communicate key timelines and priorities
Act as a liaison between management, internal departments, and clients to troubleshoot problems and provide solutions
Partner and collaborate with internal teams in a positive, professional, and constructive way
Ability to manage and engage in pre-production calls with the support of technical print production managers
Translate client instructions into measurable and effective communication to all necessary end-users
Lead/participate in meetings as needed to review active projects and action items
Create, manage and communicate project timelines and submission deadlines
Manage extremely tight, sensitive timelines as needed with clear communications on any barriers and timeline risks managing client expectations
Manage projects in workflow tool, monitor routing approvals
Supervise and lead to help other members of team learn best practices regarding project management and communication
Have a working knowledge of the workflows for packaging production and complex execution, understanding how to adjust to each component’s needs
Demonstrate critical and strategic thinking skills, and be solution-oriented and flexible in your approach
Develop, improve and streamline workflow processes
Set up projects and approvers in workflow tool, onboard new users as needed
Optimize project organization to improve quality
Create Estimates and Manage POs on behalf of project assignment
Verify technical and content in supplied art is correct
Refine and enforce quality control processes in each project
Set clear expectations for tasks and deliverables, communicating clearly to team and providing proper materials/documentation when necessary
Report production issues and be actively involved in the continuous improvement of tools and processes
Take corrective action if anomaly is detected during the delivery
Be proactive, anticipate risks
Advise and guide production group on brand’s best practices
Efficiently monitor color quality of initial production, timelines and implement corrective actions
Nurture good relationships with clients, develop trust and stay alert to potential business opportunities
Provide quality service by anticipating clients’ needs and regularly measuring satisfaction
Demonstrate good judgment in choosing methods of communication that are most effective and efficient (i.e., team meetings, in-person visits, phone calls, email)
Qualification
Required
Microsoft Office experience required
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Strong organizational skills
Knowledge of artwork management systems
Able to work effectively and efficiently towards goals in a complex, diverse environment with multiple and changing demands
Comfortable with interacting with clients of all levels, printers and suppliers
Must be forward thinking and improvement driven
Fully conversant with Adobe CS
Preferred
Entry level role - the equivalent of 2-3 years of experience preferred
Previous experience in customer service and/or project management and/or Project Management Certification a plus
Experience in packaging, artwork, creative project management, some knowledge of print, production, design, art industry, pre-press, color management theory is also a benefit for this role
Adobe certification is a plus
Benefits
A selection of health care plans with prescription drug coverage
Dental plan
Vision plan
Basic and supplemental life insurance
A flexible spending account for medical and dependent care expenses or a health savings account based on plan selection
Short/long term disability
401(k) Savings Plan
Company
Propelis
Propelis is a brand advertising and packaging agency that offers branding, digital commerce, marketing, and content production services.
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageRecent News
Prolific North
2025-10-21
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