Packaging Artwork Coordinator

About AkzoNobel

Since 1792, we’ve been supplying the innovative paints and coatings that help to color people’s lives and protect what matters most. Our world class portfolio of brands – including Dulux, International, Sikkens and Interpon – is trusted by customers around the globe. We’re active in more than 150 countries and use our expertise to sustain and enhance the fabric of everyday life. Because we believe every surface is an opportunity. It’s what you’d expect from a pioneering and long-established paints company that’s dedicated to providing sustainable solutions and preserving the best of what we have today – while creating an even better tomorrow. Let’s paint the future together.

For more information please visit www.akzonobel.com 

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Packaging Artwork Coordinator 
Slough
£competitive

We encourage you to apply if you have relevant experience and expertise for this role, even if you don’t meet all the criteria listed in the job description.

We’ve been pioneering a world of possibilities to bring surfaces to life for well over 200 years. As experts in making coatings, there’s a good chance you’re only ever a few meters away from one of our products. Our world class portfolio of brands – including Dulux, International, Sikkens and Interpon – is trusted by customers around the globe. We’re active in more than 150 countries and have set our sights on becoming the global industry leader. It’s what you’d expect from the most sustainable paints company, which has been inventing the future for more than two centuries.

Job Purpose 
Your role will be to oversee and coordinate the packaging artwork projects to ensure 
all packaging labels and decorations are produced and delivered to our Markets on time, in full and to specification

Job Responsibilities 
•    Manage & deliver major & complex packaging artwork related projects. 
•     Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure projects are delivered on time & in full.
•    Support New Product Implementation (NPI) projects through SAP code creation, master data management and pre-artwork meetings.
•    Always uphold the right first time briefing and artwork principle
•    Nurture artwork team members to ensure high quality work.
•    Ensure print ready files (repro) are produced on time, in full, with the right quality.
•    Collaborate with colleagues & suppliers to define the best print & decoration process.
•    Provide weekly status reports & monitor project progress.
•    Identify process improvements to deliver artwork process efficiencies.
•    Responsibility for the quality, progress and timings of the artwork stream in your projects. 
•    Communicate to stakeholders and ensure the project is delivered on time and in full. 
•    First contact and packaging/artwork lead for one of the AkzoNobel filling sites.
•    Approve artworks on packaging specifications, content and quality.
•    Provide all packaging related information to complete the marketing packaging brief.
•    Know and follow the internal processes ensuring artwork is updated, working with marketing, supply chain and suppliers.
•    Support packaging decoration improvement projects & Central legislation projects.
•    Support and advise Marketing & our repro house in defining the best print & decoration for the pack regarding efficiency and quality.

Job Requirements 
•    Degree in Graphic design, Communications, Packaging or equivalent work experience. 
•    Extensive experience in a similar position in artwork or pack coordination. 
•    Thorough understanding & technical knowledge of packaging decoration, repro and print techniques.
•    Strong project management skills & experience in digital project management applications.
•    Solid understanding of the MDG/SAP, Excel & other MS Office applications

What Makes You Stand Out
•    Experience in Graphic reproduction.
•    Excellent communication, customer service & interpersonal skills.
•    Committed to a collaborative working environment where supporting colleagues is key.
•    Knowledge of packaging print processes & techniques.
•    Comfortable engaging with colleagues & suppliers across international boundaries.
•    The ability to drive multiple artwork projects and work towards a pragmatic and practical completion.
 

What do we Offer at AkzoNobel 
We offer great personal development opportunities and roles with breadth, depth of scope and impact. We also offer comprehensive packages including:
•    Competitive Salary (depending on experience).
•    25 days holiday excluding bank holidays.
•    Income protection.
•    Staff discount at Dulux Decorator Centre stores.
•    Employee Assistance Programme.
•    Employee Life Assurance.
•    Company pension.
•    Product discounts.
•    Flexible benefits scheme offering benefits including Gymflex, retail card, dental cover and more!

We have been inventing the future for more than two centuries and need people like you to be part of the team.  

Apply online via the link and we will get right back to you.

We are advocates of a healthy work life balance and mental wellbeing. We are happy to look at flexible working options for all our roles. 

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At AkzoNobel we are highly committed to ensuring an inclusive and respectful workplace where all employees can be their best self. We strive to embrace diversity in a context of tolerance. Our talent acquisition process plays an integral part in this journey, as setting the foundations for a diverse environment. For this reason we train and educate on the implications of our Unconscious Bias in order for our TA and hiring managers to be mindful of them and take corrective actions when applicable. In our organization, all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age or disability.

Requisition ID: 46506