Artwork Coordinator

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a rapidly growing and evolving, entrepreneurial division of a global FMCG employer of choice, looking for a talented artwork co-ordinator. This company offers a hybrid working arrangement of minimum 2 days per weekin the office.

**Responsibilities**:
*To be the key point of contact for new design ideas
*Gather specifications needed for the execution of packaging artworks
*Briefing external artwork agencies
*Review and manage relationship with external artwork agencies
*Own the full life
- cycle of packaging artwork creation and approval - be responsible for the full process in audits (internal/external)
*Coordinate photography
*Work closely with other teams and stakeholders to coordinate the whole process from concept to print
- ready artwork
*Monitor new market trends in packaging and design innovation
*Attend print runs where required to ensure quality levels are met
*To independently take responsibility for ensuring all packaging meets brand guidelines and has lead agency and global brand leader approval
*Manage origination and artwork budget
*Creating mock artwork designs for presentations
*Support the distributors with sales requests such as merchandising samples
Marketing responsibilities:
*Review and approve trade and consumer press releases
*Briefing trade press adverts to design agency
*Support the Marketing Manager on campaign activations
*Develop POS strategy with sales team and coordinate POS needed from design to approval
*Manage the POS budget