Design to Print Technologist

Key Responsibilities

• Responsible for implementation of design changes, packaging updates & line extensions and some NPD for Twinings packaging, with the aim of ‘Right First Time’
• Evaluate artwork requirements and co-ordinate artwork process from design concept to final packaging
• Manage artwork critical paths, actions and timelines, follow up approvals and escalate, where necessary
• Lead all relevant packaging and artwork related meetings from design finalisation through to acceptance of files, this includes cross functional pre-production meetings to ensure alignment is gained across all involved parties 
• Create repro briefs, approve repro files and ensure all actions associated with repro are completed in a timely manner
• Problem solve across multiple stakeholders to ensure all technical queries are addressed in a timely fashion to enable successful delivery 
• Act as interface between internal and external parties (Repro agency, Design agencies, packaging suppliers, internal Regulatory teams, brand Marketing teams, Packaging Engineers, procurement and wider Supply Chain) 
• Work with the other packaging team members across the business as a holistic packaging team
• Provide advice & support for any queries related to design/ artwork printing 
• Work with Pack Change Technologists to support and drive Design to Print innovation projects 
• Work with repro agency to continue to drive efficiencies in delivery 
• Live and embody the Global Consumer, Sustainability and Innovation behaviours

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• Experience within FMCG artwork development, preferably within an NPD function
• Excellent knowledge of artwork design and repro process, including DAM and web-based artwork management systems
• Excellent knowledge of packaging print processes and techniques
• Experience in packaging design / project delivery
• Commercial awareness to support delivery of successful NPD projects
• Project management experience with a proven track record of successfully delivering printed packaging solutions
• Technical knowledge of artwork design and development process
• Computer literate in Microsoft packages

Benefits

• Yearly bonus based on personal contribution and financial performance 
• Flexible working options 
• 25 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays and the option to buy and sell holidays 
• Onsite Gym and Wellbeing Centre 
• Perkbox – employee discount scheme with discounts online, in high street stores, cinema, holidays, restaurants and many more 
• Pension scheme with your contributions matched for up to 10% of your salary 
• Cycle to work scheme 
• SimplyHealth Cash plan 
• Onsite Staff shop and online staff discounts 
• Electric Car Scheme
• Access to LinkedIn Learning 
• Access to ABF Networking, connect, collaborate, and grow across the ABF Group