ELPGO - Packaging Graphics Lead

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This position is part of the global Enterprise Labeling and Packaging Graphics Operations team focused on executing and coordinating activities related to the creation/changes of artwork for our 3M Brands. Day-to-day tasks require proficiency within the Adobe Creative Suite, art production activities, standard procedures and execution performed according to agreed SLAs. This position will act as first point of contact for our 3M internal clients from all around the world delivering artwork on time in full.

• Focus on leading moderate to simple production art changes, approvals and asset retention.

• Understand how to build artwork for different print methods.

• General understanding of color reproduction.

• Ability to manage simple to moderate changes in-house via Adobe Creative Suite.

• Deliver all artwork with consistency and accuracy within brand guidelines, while effectively managing details and proof-reading artwork.

• Understand packaging artwork requirements, including working with die lines, net contents, regulatory and warning texts, color and printing methods.

• Collaborate across many functions/disciplines within 3M (marketing, manufacturing, packaging engineering, regulatory, etc.) and with external agencies and printing companies.

• Strong problem solving and collaboration skills, keeping projects on brand, budget and on time.

• Manage project estimates, budget and timelines with external partners.

• Adapt and work well with defined approaches, systems, best practices and processes.

• Lead with a flexible mindset.

• Monitors activities of the agency to meet expectations

To set you up for success in this role from day one, 3M is looking for candidates who must have the following qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent

• 1-3 years relevant working experience in packaging, design, marketing, printing or art production.

• Experience in Project Coordination/Management
   

Additional qualifications that could help you succeed even further in this role include:

• Knowledge of master data

• Good written and verbal communication skills in English

• Proficiency in MS Office to include Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, MS Teams

• Good knowledge of Power BI or SQL

• Excellent organizational and planning skills

• High attention to detail

• Ability to handle confidential information

• Ability to complete assignments under pressure and short timelines

• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to interact professionally with all levels of the organization

• Ability to manage external partner relationships

3M offers many programs to help you live your best life – both physically and financially. To ensure competitive pay and benefits, 3M regularly benchmarks with other companies that are comparable in size and scope. 

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