Graphic Arts Packaging Project Manager

Jupiter Prestige Group (JPG) is a global artwork and prepress production company that specializes in brand development, packaging, photography and print quality management. We are currently looking for an experienced Graphic Arts Packaging Project Manager in our Irving, TX location. Thisnota remote work role. At JPG, Graphic Arts Packaging Project Managers are the key facilitators within the supply chain for packaging artwork so you will communicate via email and phone with clients, design agencies, printers, and suppliers to ensure printability of artworks. Our expectation is that this role act as the primary figure within the process to maintain client relationships. Must be a self-starter, be motivated and be able to perform with minimal supervision. Some knowledge of print processes is vital to be successful in this role. Role Responsibilities • Centralized Communications - serve as the centralized communication point for clients, suppliers and team members during the artwork development and production phase. • Workflow - enforces a streamlined workflow of JPG’s global processes by utilizing our MIS system for order entry. • Organization - ensure that all assets are captured in the project and files are categorized and well organized. This is a key component to being successful in this role as you will have multiple projects with different scopes and timing to deal with at the same time. • Resource Planning - assist with providing information to map out intended client projects in a capacity plan for review against other work in progress. • Oversight - manage the schedule throughout the project lifecycle to track progress and make necessary adjustments for any changes that may be necessary to shift project back on track. • Approvals - secure approvals at all stages of the workflow process. • Quality Assurance Reviews - make certain our work meets our quality standards and that tasks and projects are completed properly to ensure client satisfaction. Verify technical supplied data aligns with supplied artworks. • Problem Resolution - monitor problem projects to ensure that issues are communicated and resolved satisfactorily and on a timely basis. Knowledge & Skills Required • Proven experience in project management in a retail/CPG environment • Some exposure/knowledge of the packaging graphics industry • Excellent organizational and time management skills • Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills • Ability to multi-task and re-prioritize in high-pressure situations • Some knowledge of flexographic, offset and gravure print processes • Solid computer skills in Mac environment • At least 2 years of experience in packaging project management and a college degree in Graphics Arts or related graphic communication field is preferred. Any combination of education/work experience will substitute for minimum requirements. Job Type: Full-time Benefits: • 401(k) • 401(k) matching • Dental insurance • Employee assistance program • Flexible spending account • Health insurance • Life insurance • Paid time off • Parental leave • Vision insurance Application Question(s): • Do you have working knowledge of flexographic, offset, and gravure print processes? • What do you need to make on an annual basis (annual salary) to reasonably consider this job? This will still be discussed in relation to the role during the interview process but gives us an idea of your compensation needs. Experience: • Packaging: 2 years (Preferred) • Project management: 2 years (Required) Ability to Commute: • Irving, TX 75063 (Required) Work Location: In person