Graphics Project Manager

<div class="content-intro"><p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Who We Are</span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;201341983&quot;:1,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}">&nbsp;</span></span></p> <p><span data-teams="true">Chomps is America’s fastest-growing meat snack brand, redefining convenient snacking with a commitment to real ingredients and bold, satisfying flavors. Crafted from 100% grass-fed, grass-finished beef and venison, along with antibiotic-free turkey and chicken, each Chomps meat stick delivers 10+ grams of high-quality protein without sugar, hormones, soy, dairy, artificial preservatives, artificial nitrates, or MSG. Seasoned with a blend of flavorful herbs and spices, Chomps provides a nutritious protein snack for the whole family. As a minority-owned, family-operated, and B Corporation-certified business, Chomps prioritizes thoughtful sourcing and recently earned the non–ultra-processed food certification through the non-GMO project. Discover a new standard in snacking at&nbsp;<a id="menurj4u" class="fui-Link ___1q1shib f2hkw1w f3rmtva f1ewtqcl fyind8e f1k6fduh f1w7gpdv fk6fouc fjoy568 figsok6 f1s184ao f1mk8lai fnbmjn9 f1o700av f13mvf36 f1cmlufx f9n3di6 f1ids18y f1tx3yz7 f1deo86v f1eh06m1 f1iescvh fhgqx19 f1olyrje f1p93eir f1nev41a f1h8hb77 f1lqvz6u f10aw75t fsle3fq f17ae5zn" href="https://nam11.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.chomps.com%2F&amp;data=05%7C02%7CJamie.schoepke%40chomps.com%7Cbaecceae329d4d82973b08deaca6a17e%7Cabac75cdd0b8420e8698e2325b364501%7C0%7C0%7C639138029074468143%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=iH695JHTVWf4gpYT0zFdZI3N7Qzbz1y22CLLr1cfqZE%3D&amp;reserved=0" target="_blank">www.chomps.com</a>.</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong><span data-contrast="none">Traits of a Chompian</span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:1,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}">&nbsp;</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">If you’ve been called scrappy, resourceful, and persistent, then you might just be a Chompian. You’re a team player who’s self-motivated and action-oriented. You’re committed to delivering efficiency and accuracy, and you happen to be great at proactive cross-functional communication. You’re a critical thinker and a natural problem solver who enjoys details, research, and data. You take initiative and complete ownership of everything you do, and you’ll go the extra mile for your team, consumers, and audience. You’re hungry to learn with a passion to grow and improve every day. You also take a keen interest in health, fitness, and nutrition. Sound like you? Then we want to meat you.</span></p></div><p><strong><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><em>*Accepting applications from 6/17 - 6/24/2026</em></span></strong></p> <p><strong>What You Will Do</strong></p> <p>We are seeking a strategic Graphics Project Manager to lead packaging graphics execution across a diverse portfolio of products. This role is responsible for driving cross-functional alignment, ensuring governance through the stage-gate process, and delivering packaging artwork that supports commercial objectives, brand standards, and operational requirements.</p> <p>As a key partner to internal stakeholders and external vendors, you will oversee project prioritization, resource planning, risk management, and execution performance. You will identify opportunities to improve processes, increase speed-to-market, and enhance overall workflow efficiency while ensuring the consistent delivery of high-quality packaging assets.</p> <p>The ideal candidate combines strong project management expertise with a continuous improvement mindset, enabling them to successfully navigate complex packaging environments and drive measurable business outcomes.</p> <p><strong>Responsibilities</strong></p> <ul> <li><strong>Project Management &amp; Execution</strong> <ul> <li>Lead the full lifecycle of packaging graphics projects including innovation, redesigns, line extensions, and maintenance initiatives</li> <li>Manage and communicate artwork project timeline, priorities, and status updates to all stakeholders</li> <li>Coordinate cross-functional inputs to define artwork project scope and ensure alignment with business objectives</li> <li>Monitor milestones and proactively identify and resolve risks, issues, and dependencies</li> <li>Ensure artwork is executed on time and within budget</li> </ul> </li> </ul> <ul> <li><strong>Artwork &amp; Design Development Management</strong> <ul> <li>Manage artwork development from initial design concept through production-ready files</li> <li>Facilitating design development and ensuring creative intent is feasible for print production</li> <li>Lead artwork routing, proofing, revisions, and final approvals across stakeholders</li> <li>Coordinate design adaptations across multiple structures, SKUs, and substrates</li> <li>Ensure accuracy of all packaging content and regulatory compliance in partnership with FSQA prior to release</li> </ul> </li> </ul> <ul> <li><strong>Stakeholder &amp; Vendor Management</strong> <ul> <li>Act as the central point of contact across Marketing, Brand, R&amp;D, Regulatory, Procurement, Manufacturing, and external partners</li> <li>Build and maintain strong relationships with creative team, design agencies, printers, and suppliers</li> <li>Key partner manager and day-to-day contact with pre-media supplier</li> <li>Facilitate communication, status meetings, and alignment across internal and external teams</li> <li>Resolve project issues and escalate risks as needed to ensure successful delivery</li> </ul> </li> </ul> <ul> <li><strong>Print Production &amp; Activation Oversight</strong> <ul> <li>Support pre-production activities including design feasibility, printability, and supplier capability alignment</li> <li>Partner with printers and premedia supplier to resolve artwork, production, and print issues</li> <li>Coordinate proofing, color approvals, and final release to print</li> <li>Ensure seamless handoff from design to production and activation processes</li> </ul> </li> </ul> <ul> <li><strong>Process, Tools &amp; Continuous Improvement</strong> <ul> <li>Ensure adherence to standardized workflows, tools, and operating procedures</li> <li>Track and document all project feedback, revisions, and learnings</li> <li>Identify opportunities to improve cycle time, reduce errors, and enhance efficiency</li> <li>Drive continuous improvement initiatives and best practice sharing across teams</li> </ul> </li> </ul> <ul> <li><strong>Communication &amp; Team Leadership</strong> <ul> <li>Lead project meetings, planning sessions, and status reviews as it relates to artwork</li> <li>Ensure all stakeholders are informed, aligned, and accountable at each stage of the project</li> <li>Provide technical guidance on packaging design, print production, and artwork feasibility</li> <li>Represent Graphics / Design Operations in cross-functional forums</li> <li>Partners closely with the Creative Operations Manager on package design</li> <li>Partner with your Commercialization Project Manager to ensure the artwork workflow remains aligned with the overall project timeline.</li> <li>Partner closely with Procurement on supplier management by serving as the primary day-to-day contact for the premedia partner and aligning with Procurement on vendor performance, engagement, and relationship management.</li> <li>Provide ongoing feedback on vendor performance to support Procurement led activities (QBRs, evaluations, etc).</li> </ul> </li> </ul> <p><strong>Who You Are</strong></p> <ul> <li>Bachelor’s degree in business, Graphic Arts, Marketing, or related field (or equivalent experience)</li> <li>5–7+ years of experience in project management, packaging graphics, or artwork production</li> <li>Experience in CPG, food, retail, or regulated industries preferred</li> <li>Experience with premedia suppliers, packaging design, production art, prepress, and print production workflows required</li> <li>Strong project management, organizational, and multitasking skills</li> <li>Excellent written and verbal communication skills</li> <li>Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment</li> <li>Strong problem-solving and risk management capabilities</li> <li>Ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders and drive alignment</li> <li>High attention to detail and commitment to accuracy</li> <li>Collaborative, team-oriented mindset</li> <li>Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)</li> <li>Familiarity with Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, Acrobat)</li> <li>Experience with project and artwork management software and workflow tools (e.g., online proofing systems)</li> </ul> <p style="line-height: 1;">&nbsp;</p> <p style="line-height: 1;"><strong>Position</strong>: Graphics Project Manager</p> <p style="line-height: 1;"><strong>Reports to</strong>: Director, Commercialization</p> <p style="line-height: 1;"><strong>Location</strong>: Remote</p> <p style="line-height: 1;"><strong>Type</strong>: Full-Time, exempt</p> <div class="p-rich_text_section"> <p class="editor-text-paragraph"><strong><span data-lexical-text="true">Salary Range Opportunity:</span></strong></p> <ul class="editor-ul-1"> <li class="editor-li" value="1"><span data-lexical-text="true">The salary range for this role is $110,000 - $120,000 + 20% annual bonus</span></li> </ul> <p class="editor-text-paragraph"><strong><span data-lexical-text="true">Compensation Philosophy &amp; Total Comp:</span></strong></p> <ul class="editor-ul-1"> <li class="editor-li" value="1"><span data-lexical-text="true">Our salary ranges are based on verified market data and our philosophy of paying competitively for our size and industry</span></li> <li class="editor-li" value="2"><span data-lexical-text="true">Individual pay rate decisions are based on several factors, including qualifications for the role, experience level, skillset, and balancing internal equity relative to peers at the company</span></li> <li class="editor-li" value="3"><span data-lexical-text="true">In addition to base salary, full-time team members receive medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401K 6% match, and monthly reimbursements for wellness and home office. </span></li> </ul> <p><strong><span data-lexical-text="true">Other Perks:</span></strong></p> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Ability to make an impact: Join a rapidly growing and entrepreneurial-spirited team at a pivotal point to positively impact the food industry.&nbsp;</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Opportunities to grow: Advance within Chomps quickly based on outstanding performance.</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Unlimited PTO and 15+ paid holiday days. Hybrid &amp; flexible remote schedule. Chicago office open to those in the area.</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;">Paid maternity and paternity leave.</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;">Bi-annual total team in-person activities.</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;">Company-wide Continual Education budget.</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;">Unlimited snacks: Enough meat sticks that if you wanted to eat your body weight in them you could (no judgment here).</li> </ul> </div><div class="content-conclusion"><p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>Our Commitment</strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><em>Chomps is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. To achieve our mission of making nutritious food more accessible we greatly benefit from a range of perspectives, which comes from diversity of all types, at all levels of the organization. Achieving true diversity and inclusion is the right thing to do and the smart thing for our business.&nbsp;</em></span></p> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><em>We're aware of the research showing that historically underrepresented groups are less likely to apply for a job if they don't believe that they meet all of the criteria. Do you hesitate to submit an application because you believe you need to check every box? Please apply anyway with a thoughtful cover letter! We would love to hear from you to discuss how you can help us build a great team at Chomps.&nbsp;</em></span></p> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><em>You must reside in the United States to be considered for this position. </em></span><em>Chomps does not provide employment-based visa sponsorship at this time.&nbsp;Candidates must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future.</em></p> <p><strong><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Important Notice:</span></strong></p> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">It has come to our attention that fraudsters have been posing as Chomps employees or recruiters and contacting job-seeking candidates regarding potential job opportunities. These fraudulent messages sometimes include a request for payment and confidential personal information. Please note that the Chomps recruiting process does not include asking candidates for payments or other confidential financial information. If you are applying for a job, you can confirm the legitimacy of a job posting by viewing current open roles:&nbsp;<a class="c-link" href="https://chomps.com/pages/chomps-careers" target="_blank" data-stringify-link="https://chomps.com/pages/chomps-careers" data-sk="tooltip_parent">https://chomps.com/pages/chomps-careers</a>.&nbsp;If you have questions please email us at&nbsp;<a class="c-link" href="mailto:careers@chomps.com" target="_blank" data-stringify-link="mailto:careers@chomps.com" data-sk="tooltip_parent">people@chomps.com</a></span></p></div>