Packaging Graphics Technologist (Project Manager)

Packaging Graphics Technologist (Project Manager)

Founded in 1919 as Phototype and recently rebranded as the Olberding Brand Family, we are a family company focused first on caring for people. We believe that by valuing our employees, they in turn are inspired to champion our clients and the brands they bring to life. We have a variety of services which help CPG clients engage consumers through graphic design and execution. Our services begin in conceptual brand strategy and design, then flow through adaptive design all the way to the production of color accurate and regulatory/retailer compliant physical and digital touch points. We are composed of three separate branded business units (Coach House, Amplify and Phototype) where we Design, Optimize and Protect brands. There are over 400 of us across the US, Europe and Asia. Won’t you join us? We’d love to have you on our team!

As a Packaging Graphics Technologist you will work as a project manager for candy, mint & gum packaging graphics including top US brands. You are expected to be highly organized, self-motivated, detail-oriented and able to handle multiple projects simultaneously while anticipating the needs of the client.

Duties and Responsibilities Include:

Utilize Esko graphics workflow tool to input required component information into WebCenter. This information is used to build & manage the project workflow.

Serve as subject matter expert for all things relating to the packaging print process

Ensure brand visual identity and adherence to design standards

Proactively communicates technical challenges in order to adapt a given design to meet the print suppliers capabilities

Partner with packaging engineer(s) to ensure graphics requirements are in compliance within the package dieline

Partner with procurement to ensure the selection of the packaging material print suppliers are accurate based on brand equity requirements, proficiency and complexity

Establish priorities for execution of a project to secure accurate and attainable timelines

Proactively escalate key issues to managers and project team owners on circumstances that impact timelines and/or quality execution of graphics

Drive accountability to deliver accuracy of the final copy

Provide project cost impact analysis estimates to ensure transparency of costing as a result of proposed updates

Qualifications Include:

Project management and organization skills

Knowledge of consumer products packaging, prepress production, and printing

Basic knowledge of color separation, management and printing processes required (i.e. flexographic, rotogravure, offset, digital)

Fundamental knowledge of color management; spectrophotometry and densitometry

Proficient use of the Microsoft operating system including knowledge of business software such as Office 365 and Acrobat

Experience in SAP and Esko WebCenter, a plus

Ability to operate and be highly productive under pressure and jump in with a collaborative attitude at all times.

Able to prioritize and complete work assignments/projects with a sense of urgency and execution for excellent results

Highly creative and inspired, with a sharp eye for detail

Minimum 1 year graphic design or printing work experience ideal

Benefits Include:

Competitive benefits package (health, dental, vision and 401k)

Flexible/hybrid work schedules

PTO, Personal Time, Volunteer Time Off and 8 observed holidays

Parental leave

The Olberding Brand Family is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes individuals of diverse talents and backgrounds.

For fastest consideration, please apply online to the Careers section of our website Only applications received through this process will be considered. No phone calls please.