Graphic Coordinator

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Huhtamaki is a key global provider of sustainable packaging solutions for consumers around the world, enabling wellbeing and convenience. Our innovative products protect on-the-go and on-the-shelf food and beverages, ensuring hygiene and safety, and help prevent food waste.

We are committed to protecting food, people and the planet and are on the lookout for passionate and consummate professionals to join our growing team to help us deliver on our ambitious 2030 Strategy. We look for colleagues who Care, Dare and Deliver.

Job Title: Graphics Coordinator

Location: De Soto, KS

Type: Hybrid (Office-based with some remote work)

Company: Huhtamaki

About Us:

Huhtamaki is a leader in the food packaging industry, dedicated to delivering high-quality packaging solutions to our clients. We pride ourselves on our innovative approach and our commitment to excellence. We are currently seeking a talented and detail-oriented Graphics Coordinator to join our dynamic team.

Job Summary:

As a Graphic Coordinator at Huhtamaki, you will play a crucial role in creating precise color-separated production art that aligns with packaging die lines and print specifications. Your expertise will help guide customers in preparing their packaging art, ensuring all specifications are met. You will also prepare high-resolution, color-managed proofs for customer approval and make necessary modifications to art files.

Key Responsibilities:

• Electronically construct color-separated production art according to packaging die lines and print specifications.
• Provide technical instruction and guidance to customers for their packaging art preparation.
• Examine customer-provided art to ensure it meets print and packaging specifications.
• Prepare high-resolution, color-managed proofs for final customer approval.
• Modify art files as needed to meet customer and production specifications.
• Maintain organized graphic files and document critical steps of each job.
• Manage customer expectations regarding print outcomes and timing.
• Participate in project calls to share and receive information related to graphic jobs.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Requirements:

• Highly proficient with Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop.
• Strong understanding of printing processes and color separations.
• Experience with folded cartons, paper cups, containers, and packaging is a plus.
• Strong analytical and creative thinking skills to interpret provided art files.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills for effective teamwork.
• Ability to distinguish color variance and solve problems efficiently.
• Willingness to work extended hours if needed.
• Strong organizational skills.

Preferred:

• Bachelor’s degree in Design, Imaging Technologies, or a related field.

Work Environment:

• Primarily office-based with controlled climate conditions.
• Hybrid work environment that mixes in-office and remote work to offer flexibility and support to employees. In-office hours are set by group Manager.

Why Join Us:

At Huhtamaki, we offer a collaborative and supportive work environment where creativity and innovation are valued. We provide competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for professional growth and development.

If you are passionate about graphic design and have the technical expertise to bring packaging concepts to life, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to join our team and contribute to our mission of delivering exceptional packaging solutions.

Join us to shape the future together!