Account Manager (Packaging & Print)

TL;DR

Account Manager (Packaging & Print): Managing Master Design and Artwork projects for China local franchises with an accent on localization, legal compliance, and industrial printing constraints. Focus on coordinating workflows across multiple franchises and ensuring packaging visuals meet industry standards.

Location: On-site in Shanghai, China

What you will do

• Manage end-to-end Master Design and Artwork projects for local franchises in China.
• Localize international designs according to the China brand charter and specific range requirements.
• Develop bilingual (English/Chinese) or Chinese-only packaging versions compliant with legal guidelines.
• Create and enforce project timelines, coordinating workflows across multiple franchises simultaneously.
• Coordinate with execution agencies and printers to ensure adherence to industrial constraints and print specifications.
• Act as the key point of contact for industrial development, S&OP, legal, and zone teams.

Requirements

• Technical or Engineering background with expertise in the graphic chain.
• Strong expertise in packaging, colors, and print technical processes.
• Knowledge of printing vendor constraints and industry standards for plants and printers.
• Understanding of legal requirements for packaging and product artworks within the China regulatory context.
• Proven ability to coordinate complex, simultaneous projects.
• Must be based in Shanghai, China.
• Bilingual proficiency in English and Chinese is required.