Packaging Manager

Hogarth is the Global Content Experience Company. Part of WPP, Hogarth partners with one in every two of the world’s top 100 brands including Coca-Cola, Ford, Rolex, Nestlé, Mondelez and Dyson. With a breadth of experience across an extensive range of sectors, Hogarth offers the unrivaled ability to deliver relevant, engaging, and measurable content across all channels and media - both established and emerging. The number of channels at our fingertips; the need for speed; and the drive for mass personalisation, all mean that brands need different solutions.  Our global team of over 7,500 craft and technology experts brings together creative, production and innovation to help clients navigate this exciting and ever-changing world of today’s content experience.

WPP is the creative transformation company. We use the power of creativity to build better futures for our people, planet, clients and communities. Working at WPP means being part of a global network of more than 100,000 talented people dedicated to doing extraordinary work for our clients. We operate in over 100 countries, with corporate headquarters in New York, London and Singapore. WPP is a world leader in marketing services, with deep AI, data and technology capabilities, global presence and unrivalled creative talent. Our clients include many of the biggest companies and advertisers in the world, including approximately 300 of the Fortune Global 500. Our people are the key to our success. We're committed to fostering a culture of creativity, belonging and continuous learning, attracting and developing the brightest talent, and providing exciting career opportunities that help our people grow.  

A Hybrid working model

What does a Packaging Manager do at Hogarth? 
 

The Packaging Program Manager assists Packaging Producers in organizing documentation, reviewing accuracy of packaging mechanicals, organizing color and press sheet reviews, and helping the team meet tight deadlines in peak seasons. You will manage deliverable due dates according to established standards and timelines, while also coming up with creative solutions to challenges.

Responsibilities

• Write print specification documents in the database—with the direction of the Packaging Producers—prior to handing off to Production Design. Ensure all documents have been approved by the Packaging Producers before releasing to suppliers.
• QC and organize assets in the database for each mechanical (part numbers, packaging die-lines, translations, illustrations, copy, etc.).
• Manage project life cycles and the release of part numbers.
• Prepare asset handoff documents for review by Packaging Producers and route to Marcom groups.
• Practice extreme attention to detail in cross-referencing all assets against the final mechanicals per checklist, and confirming all layers match print specifications.
• Communicate updates collected from Packaging Producers to Marcom Project Management team to facilitate the routing process.
• Provide complete and timely feedback on digital mechanicals, pre-press, and printer proofs.
• Review and sign off on supplier PDFs and press sheets and raise any issues when appropriate.
• Organize final reviews with Packaging Producers.
• Collaborate with Packaging team to document best practices and standard operating procedures and processes for both internal and external partners.
• Press check print runs for existing products at domestic and international suppliers and prepare for Producer approval.

Qualifications/Requirements

• BA/BS degree in Graphic Communications or equivalent.
• 2-5 years mechanical proofing experience in premium consumer packaging and labeling.
• Knowledge of electronic pre-press and printing processes required.
• Project management experience preferred.
• Must possess exceptional organizational, time management, verbal, and written communication skills, interpersonal skills, and the ability to prioritize.
• Proficient in Adobe Creative Cloud: Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, Adobe Acrobat.
• Proficient in Mac OS and native apps.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite: Excel, Word, database management.
• Meticulous attention to detail a must.
• Able to understand and interpret complex processes and shifting priorities.
• Experience in database/project management systems.
• Positive, attentive, focused, and engaged. Strong work ethic. Accountable for actions. Takes initiative. Collaborative “team-player.”
• Trustworthy in a confidential environment. Supportive of company values.
• Manages time effectively. Flexible during high-volume periods (some longer hours)

Pay Range

The base salary range for this position at the time of this posting is indicated below. Individual compensation varies based on job-related factors, including location, business needs, level of responsibility, experience, and qualifications. We offer a competitive benefits package, go to https://www.wpp.com/en/careers/wellbeing/benefits-at-wpp-in-the-us for more details. 

$50/hr - $55/hr

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