Studio Project Manager

Studio Project Manager – Packaging

Location: Berkhamsted (3 days office, 2 home)

Salary: £27-29K

Role: Our client is looking for a studio project manager to play a critical role in the successful delivery of artwork projects, acting as the operational link between the onsite project management team, adaptive design team and artwork studio.

The Studio Project Manager is responsible for ensuring projects move efficiently through each stage of the process, from project creation and element collation through to final artwork approval and release.

Responsibilities

• Create and manage project records, work orders, milestones and timelines
• Maintain accurate project data, SKU counts, costs, and project information throughout the lifecycle of each project
• Manage and process cutter guides, preflighting checks, workflows, linking existing artwork, complete pre-artwork process
• Manage supplier communications, escape delays, risks, manage workloads and timelines
• Ensure all technical specifications are accurate, including printer specifications, ink information, cutter references, production requirements and supporting documentation
• Act as the primary point of contact for artwork studio queries
• Manage artwork bookings, production schedules, approvals, and amends
• Provide regular project updates, reporting between studio, client and stakeholders
• Escalate approval delays or project concerns
• Attend daily meetings including PAM meetings, DAM meetings, production planning, project reviews, client meetings etc.
• Ensure continuous improvement and process development

Requirements

• 1-2 years experience within a project management environment
• Experience working within packaging artwork or FMCG sectors would be advantageous
• Experience managing multiple concurrent projects and deadlines
• Ability to manage multiple workflows simultaneously
• Highly organised with exceptional attention to detail
• Ability to maintain accurate project data and documentation
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Comfortable working with internal teams, clients and suppliers
• Calm under pressure and able to prioritise effectively
• Collaborative team player

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