What are the responsibilities and job description for the Packaging Graphics Technologist (Project Manager) position at Olberding Brand Family?
Packaging Graphics Technologist (Project Manager)
Founded in 1919 as Phototype and recently rebranded as the Olberding Brand Family, we are a family company focused first on caring for people. We believe that by valuing our employees, they in turn are inspired to champion our clients and the brands they bring to life. We have a variety of services which help CPG clients engage consumers through graphic design and execution. Our services begin in conceptual brand strategy and design, then flow through adaptive design all the way to the production of color accurate and regulatory/retailer compliant physical and digital touch points. We are composed of three separate branded business units (Coach House, Amplify and Phototype) where we Design, Optimize and Protect brands. There are over 400 of us across the US, Europe and Asia. Won’t you join us? We’d love to have you on our team!
As a Packaging Graphics Technologist you will work as a project manager for salty snacks packaging graphics including top US brands for popcorn, pretzels and cheese curls. You are expected to be highly organized, self-motivated, detail-oriented and able to handle multiple projects simultaneously while anticipating the needs of client.
Duties and Responsibilities Include:
Founded in 1919 as Phototype and recently rebranded as the Olberding Brand Family, we are a family company focused first on caring for people. We believe that by valuing our employees, they in turn are inspired to champion our clients and the brands they bring to life. We have a variety of services which help CPG clients engage consumers through graphic design and execution. Our services begin in conceptual brand strategy and design, then flow through adaptive design all the way to the production of color accurate and regulatory/retailer compliant physical and digital touch points. We are composed of three separate branded business units (Coach House, Amplify and Phototype) where we Design, Optimize and Protect brands. There are over 400 of us across the US, Europe and Asia. Won’t you join us? We’d love to have you on our team!
As a Packaging Graphics Technologist you will work as a project manager for salty snacks packaging graphics including top US brands for popcorn, pretzels and cheese curls. You are expected to be highly organized, self-motivated, detail-oriented and able to handle multiple projects simultaneously while anticipating the needs of client.
Duties and Responsibilities Include:
- Execute graphics projects in preparation for printing
- Ensure brand visual identity and adherence to design standards\Communicate technical challenges in order to adapt a given design to meet regional suppliers capabilities
- Partner with packaging engineer(s) to ensure graphics requirements are represented in the package technical drawings
- Responsible for coordinating corrective actions and providing transparency to functional areas to ensure adherence to production schedules and to minimize production impact
- Partner with Hershey operations or procurement to make recommendations on the selection of packaging material suppliers based on the integration of brand equity requirements, supplier capacity and complexity of the supply base
- Provide project cost estimates and ensure transparency of costing as a result of changes
- Establish technical printing guides for every project based on the printing method, in order to ensure best possible execution
Qualifications Include:
- Project management and organization skills
- Knowledge of consumer products packaging, prepress production, and printing
- General understanding of major printing methods (Flexo, Gravure, Offset)
- Proficient use of the Microsoft operating system including knowledge of business software such as Office 365 and Acrobat
- Fundamental knowledge of color management; spectrophotometry and densitometry, a plus
- Experience in SAP and/or Esko WebCenter, a plus
Benefits Include:
- Competitive benefits package (health, dental, vision and 401k)
- Flexible/hybrid work schedules
- PTO, Personal Time, Volunteer Time Off and 8 observed holidays
- Parental leave
The Olberding Brand Family is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes individuals of diverse talents and backgrounds.
For fastest consideration, please apply online to the Careers section of our website www.olberdingbrands.com. Only applications received through this process will be considered. No phone calls please.
For fastest consideration, please apply online to the Careers section of our website www.olberdingbrands.com. Only applications received through this process will be considered. No phone calls please.
