In-House Design Traffic Coordinator

Location: Hershey, PA

Department: Consumer Connections, In-House Design

Summary of Role:

Working primarily without supervision, manage workflow for all design projects for the In-House Design Team. Take in projects from the marketing teams and assign them to the team based on workload and design capabilities. Involves tracking status of and follow-up on all inputs to and deliverables from the design process, including design briefs, asset/reference collection, marketing feedback and approvals, managing design timeline requirements, involving Sr Design Manager as necessary. Manage new workflow in WebCenter, an ESKO system for tracking purposes.

Role Responsibilities:

• As the In-House Design Traffic Coordinator, ensure timely flow of deliverables from all functional areas in the design process, through regularly scheduled status meetings with designers, marketing and packaging graphics teams. Establish standard communication and tracking methodologies and ensure timely issue resolution.

• Independently manage design process for assigned projects, using electronic tools and systems. Ensure timely and thorough project communications with designers, Design Managers and marketing teams.

• Continuously improve systems and processes for managing In-House Design workflows, working with Sr Design Manager and Operations teammates. Recommend system changes/upgrades to streamline communications with process partners

• Responsible for maintaining up to date knowledge of systems, people and procedures that touch the In-House Design process.

Desired knowledge, skills, and abilities:

• Proactive, self-motivated and detail oriented.
• Basic understanding of Design principles and knowledge of the CPG industry.
• Strong written and oral communication skills and presentation skills.
• Strong teambuilding skills and ability to work within diverse groups.
• Strong ability to manage multiple priorities in a matrix organization.
• Strong project management skills.
• Effective problem-solving skills.
• Traffic management skills including assigning projects and designer skill evaluation

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:

• Education -
  
  
  
  • Bachelor's Degree in Printing/Packaging/Graphic Arts, Packaging Engineering or equivalent industry experience.
  
  
  
  
• Experience -
  
  
  
  • At least 3 years of experience in CPG/graphics art industry.
  
  
  
  

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