Smithfield Foods
Graphics Manager
A great job-and a great future-awaits you at Smithfield Foods. We are an American food company with a leading position in packaged meats and fresh pork products. We're looking for motivated people who want to join our team and grow lasting and meaningful careers with us. Apply Now! The Graphics Manager is responsible for overall management of all packaged design initiatives for a selected set of brands. The position functions as the liaison between marketing/business managers and design consultancies, pre-press companies and print vendors. The Graphics Manager will collaborate with marketing/business development for design development phases; lead the project through design approvals, information & content gathering and print production and lead cross functional teams throughout the process. What You'll Do: Manages daily art workflow for packaging design, collaborating with design consultancies, vendors, and marketing for timely production. Proactively identifies and resolves potential obstacles. Collects and organizes all packaging content (dielines, photos, ingredients, UPCs) and communicates with design consultancies. Coordinates design review and approval with cross-functional teams (Marketing, R&D, Operations, etc.). Establishes project timelines, manages production budgets, and leads weekly project meetings to track progress. Directs design development for corrugated displays and boxes. Provides technical guidance to ensure print quality and color accuracy, attending press runs as needed. What We're Seeking: Bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university in Graphic Design, Marketing or related field and 5+ years relevant experience in project management for print/marketing/package design, print production or agency/design firm client service, or equivalent combination of education and experience, required. 2+ years of demonstrated experience in team management/development or project leadership is required. Ability to create preliminary package design layouts for sell-in or innovation purposes, a plus. Strong knowledge of print production management. Moderate proficiency and knowledge of Adobe Illustrator. Strong proficiency in Apple OS and MS Office. Ability to make minor revisions to production files in Adobe Illustrator, a plus. Ability to travel up to 10% of the time. Other Skills That Make You Stand Out: Strong attention to detail in both written and verbal communication. Ability to communicate effectively and develop positive relationships when part of a dynamic and cross-functional team. Well organized and able to handle multiple projects & priorities. Willingness to learn new things and with a focus on continuous improvement. Ability to work well with others in fast paced, dynamic environment. Ability to be respectful, approachable and team oriented while building strong working relationships and a positive work environment. Relocation Package Available Yes EEO Information Smithfield is an equal opportunity employer committed to workplace diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, gender identity, protected veterans status, status as a disabled individual or any other protected group status or non-job characteristic as directed by law. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment selection process, please call us at 757-357-1595.
A great job-and a great future-awaits you at Smithfield Foods. We are an American food company with a leading position in packaged meats and fresh pork products. We're looking for motivated people who want to join our team and grow lasting and meaningful careers with us. Apply Now! The Graphics Manager is responsible for overall management of all packaged design initiatives for a selected set of brands. The position functions as the liaison between marketing/business managers and design consultancies, pre-press companies and print vendors. The Graphics Manager will collaborate with marketing/business development for design development phases; lead the project through design approvals, information & content gathering and print production and lead cross functional teams throughout the process. What You'll Do: Manages daily art workflow for packaging design, collaborating with design consultancies, vendors, and marketing for timely production. Proactively identifies and resolves potential obstacles. Collects and organizes all packaging content (dielines, photos, ingredients, UPCs) and communicates with design consultancies. Coordinates design review and approval with cross-functional teams (Marketing, R&D, Operations, etc.). Establishes project timelines, manages production budgets, and leads weekly project meetings to track progress. Directs design development for corrugated displays and boxes. Provides technical guidance to ensure print quality and color accuracy, attending press runs as needed. What We're Seeking: Bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university in Graphic Design, Marketing or related field and 5+ years relevant experience in project management for print/marketing/package design, print production or agency/design firm client service, or equivalent combination of education and experience, required. 2+ years of demonstrated experience in team management/development or project leadership is required. Ability to create preliminary package design layouts for sell-in or innovation purposes, a plus. Strong knowledge of print production management. Moderate proficiency and knowledge of Adobe Illustrator. Strong proficiency in Apple OS and MS Office. Ability to make minor revisions to production files in Adobe Illustrator, a plus. Ability to travel up to 10% of the time. Other Skills That Make You Stand Out: Strong attention to detail in both written and verbal communication. Ability to communicate effectively and develop positive relationships when part of a dynamic and cross-functional team. Well organized and able to handle multiple projects & priorities. Willingness to learn new things and with a focus on continuous improvement. Ability to work well with others in fast paced, dynamic environment. Ability to be respectful, approachable and team oriented while building strong working relationships and a positive work environment. Relocation Package Available Yes EEO Information Smithfield is an equal opportunity employer committed to workplace diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, gender identity, protected veterans status, status as a disabled individual or any other protected group status or non-job characteristic as directed by law. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment selection process, please call us at 757-357-1595.