Color and Artwork Developer

Job title:
Color and Artwork Developer

Location:
Clark NJ

Duration: 4 months contract (Possibility of extension)

Pay rate: $60/hr- $70 per hour

As the Color and Artwork developer, you will be the point person responsible for delivery of timely and cost effective color and decoration of new product launches and maintenance of basic packaging business activities. Lead new and improved color & artwork processes that will result in effective cost reduction and harmonization programs for new or existing products.

• Oversee the execution of Color Matching activities for all components
• Understand color and knows how to assess color matching development on different materials
• Execute the packaging tasks for low complexity new projects
• Complete C&A deliverables in accordance to the validated timeline
• Anticipate and elevate blocking points to ensure meeting deadlines and or major launches
• Drive Division + Operations + Vendors Adherence to key dates
• Communication to and alignment with Development of dates when they move
• Foster extrapolation in Homologation and Compatibility, through discussions with technical teams but also, while discussing conception with Brand Development and Marketing
• Anticipate potential risks in regard to timing or conception, align with Development and Packaging on action plan
• Systematically follow Risk Elevation Process and elevate appropriately to key operational partners
• Drives decoration and color development following sustainability rules to achieve the group sustainable commitments

• Provide recommendation for cost effective and improved flexibility decoration at project conception
• Develop decoration solutions aimed to improve flexibility, profitability and reduce slow movers and obsoletes
• Reinforcing awareness of impact of decisions made on development spending Industrial Budget(production color sample costs, on-site press approvals)

• Use extrapolation, homologations, color approval and proofs approved and meet deadlines for specification issuance(ie made in statements, label claim)
• Knowledge of supplier capability in anticipation of conception meetings
• Participate /Lead-decoration portion in conception meetings with Brand Development and provide advice to respect project complexity and minimize Time to Market
• Ensure no first reception rejections due to missing color standards and defect panoplies
• Complete risk analysis on decoration briefs
• Assist to press approvals to make sure color and decoration is compliant to quality standards

• Ensure the aesthetic consistency
• Be consumer centric and aware of consumer insights
• Propose the highest perceived value decoration at the lowest cost

• Respect confidentiality of launches

• Minimum 2-5 years experience in proven package development project work/quality experience, preferably in the cosmetics, consumer goods or related field
• Bachelors degree in Packaging Engineering or a related technical discipline a plus
• Travel to vendors and plants will be a requirement (10-15% of time)
• Proficient PC skills - Excel / PowerPoint and Esko System.
• Proficient communication skills (written & verbal), to be able to deal effectively with all levels of our organization AND our suppliers.
• Good organizational skills to manage the documentation, materials and information.
• Develop and maintain a professional knowledge of new or emerging trends and technologies.
• Must be team oriented and able to create strong relationships with all cross functional partners