## Your Tasks

Artwork Management

- Oversee and manage the end-to-end artwork process, including D2P Kickoff preparation, master artwork management, and approval workflows .
- Act as the Single Point of Contact (SPOC) for all artwork-related inquiries, serving as the bridge between internal stakeholders (e.g. Marketing, Brand Identity, Packaging Development) and external partners (agencies, printers).
- Steer approval and validation of artwork content to ensure alignment with brand guidelines, legal requirements, and technical specifications.
- Facilitate the review and approval of color proofs and samples to ensure print accuracy and quality.



Collaboration and Communication

- Partner with Brand Managers, Brand Identity and Packaging Development to maintain consistency in visual execution across product categories.
- Coordinate with agencies, printers, and local markets to troubleshoot and resolve any issues related to artwork development or execution.
- Reconciling Marketing interests with the technical capabilities of the Print Supplier
- Support cross-departmental training on artwork processes and standards, where applicable.



Process Optimization

- Identify opportunities to streamline workflows, reduce lead times and improve quality through best practices and advanced tools.
- Ensure adherence to timelines and budgets for all artwork projects.



Compliance and Quality

- Guarantee artwork compliance with regulatory and legal standards (e.g. claims and safety information).
- Work closely with print technical experts in Artwork Agencies and Print Suppliers to ensure artwork translates seamlessly from design to printed packaging.



## Your Profile

- Deep knowledge and educational training in all packaging technologies and printing processes (e.g., flexographic, digital, or offset printing).
- Strong expertise in creation of color separation, assessment of color samples /proofs, and pre-press troubleshooting.
- Familiarity with regulatory and compliance standards in packaging and labeling.
- Certification in project management or design tools (e.g. Adobe certification) is advantageous.



Competencies

- Strong project management skills with a proven ability to handle multiple projects and deadlines.
- Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills to ensure accuracy and consistency.
- Effective communication and collaboration skills to work with cross-functional and multicultural teams.
- Analytical and problem-solving mindset to troubleshoot and resolve artwork-related challenges.






The Global D2P Manager is a recently established, specialized role aimed at managing and streamlining the artwork process across all stages of the design-to-print lifecycle. This role ensures high-quality execution of packaging artwork while collaborating with cross-functional teams, including Brand Management, Brand Identity, Packaging Development, Supply Chain and external agencies. The D2P Manager will be the subject matter expert for artwork-related tasks, providing expertise to improve efficiency, ensure compliance, and deliver exceptional results.

This position is critical to achieving a seamless and optimized artwork workflow and will play a key role on the road to automation.

## Additional information

This is a highly technical role, and we are seeking experienced specialists from around the world who are ready to make an impact. The role is based in Hamburg, and for the right profile, we may be able to support relocation.


We embrace Diversity and Inclusion and are committed to providing equal opportunities to all of our applicants. We would therefore kindly ask you to include only information and data in your documents which are relevant for the assessment of your application (e.g. curriculum vitae with relevant references and certificates) and encourage you to upload your CV without a picture.