Packaging Design Specialist, Rotterdam, Zuid-Holland

The Company
Our client is a worldwide leader in consumer goods, specializing in food, beverages, health, and personal care. Committed to sustainability, they actively tackle global social and environmental challenges. With a team of over 100,000 employees, are you ready to be part of their journey?

About the Role
As an Artwork Production Specialist, you’ll play a key role in managing the end-to-end artwork lifecycle for packaging, from design lock through to print-ready artwork and digital assets. This position bridges internal teams and external partners to ensure high-quality, cost-effective, and timely artwork delivery. You’ll serve as a technical expert and business partner across multiple brands, countries, and stakeholders, driving artwork process excellence in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities
- Own and manage artwork projects from initiation to final delivery using artwork management systems.
- Collaborate with Marketing, R&D, Supply Chain, and external agencies to deliver high-quality mechanical artwork and digital pack images.
- Ensure designs are technically printable and consistent with brand guidelines and printing specifications.
- Conduct pre-production meetings with stakeholders to ensure print integrity and alignment.
- Approve color proofs and ensure artwork meets quality expectations and brand vision.
- Optimize printed packaging for cost, print process, and color efficiency.
- Monitor agency performance, ensuring compliance with agreed rate cards, service levels, and procurement policies.
- Support the delivery of digital hero images for omnichannel use, ensuring consistency and quality.
- Troubleshoot artwork issues and proactively manage delivery timelines.

Requirements
- 2–3 years of experience in artwork management, print production, or packaging development.
- Strong project management skills and familiarity with artwork systems and workflows.
- Proven ability to collaborate cross-functionally and coordinate multinational teams.
- Skilled in stakeholder management and influencing cross-functional decision-making.
- Fluent in English; intercultural awareness required for global coordination.
- Proficient in digital tools and systems used in artwork and packaging environments.

Other Information
Are you interested and do want to apply for this role, please fill out your application via the apply button below and contact Cristin Chetrari 

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