Artwork Coordinator (Packaging)

Location: Remote, Italy-based

Company

SGS & Co and SGK have united to form Propelis, a go-to-market ecosystem providing brand creative, packaging, print solutions, branded environments, and content production through multiple brands. Propelis operates with 10,000 employees in 30+ countries and serves more than 2,000 clients.

What you will do

• Coordinate the end-to-end artwork process for printed packaging from briefing through final approval.
• Manage artwork updates for product launches, packaging changes, regulatory updates, and business continuity initiatives.
• Coordinate inputs and approvals with marketing, regulatory affairs, quality, R&D, supply chain, clients, repro agencies, suppliers, and printers.
• Review and proof artwork files for compliance, consistency, technical accuracy, and print readiness.
• Track project timelines, maintain version control and approval records, and update artwork status in internal systems such as SAP or artwork platforms.
• Support cross-market harmonization and resolve artwork or production issues affecting launch timelines and quality.

Requirements

• Significant experience in artwork coordination, packaging production, or prepress, ideally in FMCG, beverage, or another regulated industry.
• Strong understanding of printed packaging processes and print-ready file preparation.
• Experience managing multiple projects and stakeholders simultaneously.
• Knowledge of printing technologies, packaging materials, and artwork workflows.
• Proficient English and Italian required.
• Exceptional attention to detail, proofreading ability, organization, structured working methods, and deadline management.
• Strong communication and stakeholder-management skills, with a pragmatic and solutions-oriented approach.
• Bachelor’s degree in Packaging, Graphic Arts, Design, Marketing, or a related field is preferred.

Nice to have

• Familiarity with artwork management tools and Adobe-based environments.
• Experience with regulatory or compliance-driven packaging.

Culture & Benefits

• Remote working arrangement for candidates based in Italy.
• Full-time fixed-term contract for 14 months.
• International, cross-functional working environment across EMEA markets.
• Start date: ASAP.