Design Delivery Expert

We are seeking a talented and experienced Design Delivery Expert to join our team in Cincinnati. In this role, you will be responsible for leading the collaboration on artwork development/adaptation with various teams, including external Prepress agencies, and internal Product Supply artwork teams, design, internal studios, and external agencies. You will play a crucial role in executing design intent and print quality across packaging for regional and global initiatives. Strong collaboration, project management, and communication skills are essential for success in this role.

A P&G Design Delivery Expert will be responsible for:

• Lead and execute design planning meetings, design execution and timing, print tests, artwork matrix reviews, and power images.
• Manage Webcenter and sale samples production.
• Participate in design brief kick-off, design reviews, and other packaging design-related multi-functional meetings as needed.
• Develop and manage NA Design CPS from Global Hand-Off to Execution Hand-Off to Artwork Planner.
• Execute Hard and Soft points to deliver design intent and protect Brand Identity on NA packaging.
• Partner with Design, Program Manager, and Global & Regional Initiative Leaders to manage the effective package execution of NA Initiatives.
• Identify opportunities to improve packaging execution systems, print quality, and consistency, and streamline project management processes.
• Manage daily relationship with the BVE and collaborate with the Technical Execution Manager, Senior Design Delivery Specialist, and BVE to ensure NA Packaging AW is executed with excellence
• Work closely with the DMs and Technical Execution Manager prototype agency to create mock-ups for NA packaging testing
• Fulfill NA RBU requests for existing artwork and images, as well as create packcepts as needed for customer and other reviews/presentations.
• Develop the capability to work in/manipulate Via Shelf for reviews and leadership presentations.
• Collaborate with SMOT Artwork Planner, Fem Care Brand Marketing Specialist, and external agencies to ensure accurate and current FMOT Artwork in Brand Store.

Must haves:

• Strong understanding of the end-to-end design process, from design concept through design production.
• In-depth knowledge of artwork file production, fit-for-use requirements, print process capabilities, substrates/finishes.
• Strong project and time management skills, with experience leading multiple high-complexity projects simultaneously.
• Software fluency in Microsoft (Outlook, PowerPoint, etc.). Ideally, also Adobe CS (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Acrobat).
• Strong business communication planning and execution skills, both verbal and written.
• Strong collaboration and problem-solving skills.

To apply for this position, please submit your resume and portfolio showcasing your design expertise. Only qualified candidates will be contacted for further consideration.

P&G’s freelancer opportunities are for project-based or other short-term engagements that require specialized skills. Successful candidates for freelancer opportunities will not be considered employees of The Procter & Gamble Company or any of its subsidiaries nor will candidates be eligible for employment benefits. Candidates looking for regular full-time employment opportunities should begin their search here: pgcareers.com.