Projects Coordinator

Locaria is a specialist multilingual content and creative adaptation agency. We are experts in developing global brand marketing campaigns, delivering localised e-commerce content, optimising multimarket media and scaling asset development across cultures

As a Marketing Artwork Process Specialist you will be responsible for end to end management of process around packaging adaptations from design adaptations to sending files to printer for the German market. You will be managing the adaptation, rollout, final print preparation, external agency project management into internal approval system, colour management of brand packaging designs from master files received from sector or Cluster Marketing teams. You will also handle traffic management of the flow of artwork through internal processes for approval.

6-month temporary contract (contractor / freelancer).

Project Management

• Communicate requirements for packaging adjustments to design team (internal or external)
• Develop first concept based on requirements for packaging adjustments
• Prepare and conduct agency / design team briefing for new package design
• Perform iterations with agency / design team on briefing
• Revise briefing following discussions with agency / design team (if required)
• Align on packaging adjustments with relevant teams (e.g. Regulatory, Legal) and incorporate feedback
• Align on execution and production planning for adjusted packaging with relevant stakeholders (e.g. agencies, supply chain team)
• Provide feedback on adjusted packaging
• Detail and review changes in updated packaging (in cooperation with agencies / design team)
• Implement adjustments on packaging
• Facilitate the artwork production process and coordinate to ensure the product(s) are on time in market
• Submit artworks for required approvals and ensure timely approval from other functions (e.g. legal, regulatory, production)
• Manage external agencies projects until files are delivered to printer
• Ensure local and global brand guidelines for primary and secondary packaging are being respected
• Support the Brand Managers in the artwork development of NPD's, Redesigns, promotional packagings to achieve brand objectives: help them with the briefings, follow-up timings and approval loops, manage deadlines
• Continuous improvement of current artwork process
• Single point of contact for all packaging projects in the German market both internally and with external agencies

Stakeholder management

• Ensure cross-functional stakeholders are informed / aligned

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• 1-2 years of experience in marketing, ideally packaging design, account management
• Understanding of graphic design, packaging design, portfolio navigation and print industry specifics
• Understanding of print process and technologies would be a plus
• Proven high project management skills
• Strong communication skills and proficiency in English is mandatory. Knowledge of German would be a plus.
• Collaborative, able to construct solutions within a team
• Executional excellence and love for details, accuracy and punctuality
• Ability to work in ambiguous and dynamic work environment; is comfortable with risk and uncertainty
• Highly communicative
• Highly organized and responsive, with the ability to meet tight deadlines
• Self-organised with strong prioritisation skills and ability to run multiple projects in parallel

You'll Live Up To The Locarian Values

• We take content further
• We grow together
• Celebrating Individuality
• Doing good along the way
• With care
  
  

D&I statement

You Make Us, Us: Our Commitment to a World of Talent

At Locaria, being global doesn't just refer to where we operate, it's at the heart of who we are. Our strength comes from our amazing mix of multicultural, international, and highly diverse teams. We know that different viewpoints don't just make us stronger; they make our work smarter.

'Celebrating Individuality' isn't just a slogan for us; it's a core value that shapes our vibrant culture. We are committed to equal opportunities for everyone. Your background, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability and gender identity will always be respected here.

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