Associate Graphics Project Manager

Associate Graphics Project Manager Church & Dwight

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 touchpoints. There are over 450 of us across the US, Europe, and Asia. Won’t you join us? We’d love to have you on our team!

As an Associate Graphic Project Manager, you will own the routing of packaging graphics artwork for approval by key client stakeholders and the review and accuracy of production art proofs.

But that's not all! You'll team up with seasoned Graphics Project Managers and our subject matter experts, soaking up their wisdom to become a project management pro. You'll master client relations, keeping expectations in check and meeting project deliverables and timelines.

What is the best part? You'll play a vital role in bringing those iconic household and personal care brands you love (and probably use daily) to vibrant life on store shelves! Get ready to unleash your love for packing graphics and join the brand-building adventure with OBF at Church & Dwight!

Duties and Responsibilities Include

Review and upload packaging graphics artwork in an electronic system for routing and approval (Clarity, an ESKO WebCenter-based application), track and follow up on routing, and provide support as needed

Serve as first-level technical support to the client for the artwork routing system

Responsible for training all Clarity approvers and administrators, adding new printers to the Clarity system and requesting their training

Provide backup support to the Graphics Project Managers during high volume and vacations

Learn the packaging process and inputs required for the successful execution of production art

Collaborate with the packaging graphics team to clarify discrepancies or inconsistencies in incoming information

Become familiar with technical challenges in adapting a given design to meet the print suppliers' capabilities and collaborate with the Team Leader to escalate as necessary

Proactively keep the lines of communication between internal and external partners open to resolve technical and design problems

Hold team members accountable for delivering accurate final artwork

Management of the Epson proofer, including calibration, ink, and paper supplies, as well as review of incoming proofs against project requirements before distribution to clients

Serve as first-level technical support for proofing computer software and proofing devices

Qualifications Include:

College degree or equivalent experience within an appropriate discipline, such as Business, Graphic Arts, Marketing, or Advertising, or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the key accountabilities of the job required

1 to 2 years' experience in project management, customer service, or packaging graphics management preferred

CPG consumer product company knowledge or experience is a plus

Basic project management and organization skills

Basic knowledge of consumer products packaging, creative design and production artwork

Strong communication skills, plus the ability to establish, grow and maintain relationships

Benefits Include:

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

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.