Packaging Manager

Packaging Manager

Hogarth, a Global Content Production Company and part of WPP, is looking for a Packaging Manager to manage premium consumer packaging and labeling projects.

Hybrid Working Model

We adopt a hybrid approach with teams in the office about three days a week. Accommodations and flexibility can be discussed with the hiring team during the interview process.

What does the Packaging Program Manager do at Hogarth?

The Packaging Program Manager assists Packaging Producers in organizing documentation, reviewing accuracy of packaging mechanicals, coordinating color and press sheet reviews, and helping the team meet tight deadlines in peak seasons. The role manages deliverable due dates according to established standards and timelines while developing creative solutions to challenges.

Responsibilities

• Write print specification documents in the database—with the direction of the Packaging Producers—prior to handing off to Production Design. Ensure all documents have been approved by the Packaging Producers before releasing to suppliers.
• QC and organize assets in the database for each mechanical (part numbers, packaging die‑lines, translations, illustrations, copy, etc.).
• Manage project life cycles and the release of part numbers.
• Prepare asset handoff documents for review by Packaging Producers and route to Marcom groups.
• Exercise extreme attention to detail in cross‑referencing all assets against the final mechanicals per checklist, and confirm all layers match print specifications.
• Communicate updates collected from Packaging Producers to the Marcom Project Management team to facilitate the routing process.
• Provide complete and timely feedback on digital mechanicals, pre‑press, and printer proofs.
• Review and sign off on supplier PDFs and press sheets and raise issues when appropriate.
• Organize final reviews with Packaging Producers.
• Collaborate with the Packaging team to document best practices and standard operating procedures for both internal and external partners.
• Press‑check print runs for existing products at domestic and international suppliers and prepare for producer approval.

Qualifications / Requirements

• BA/BS degree in Graphic Communications or equivalent.
• 2–5 years mechanical proofing experience in premium consumer packaging and labeling.
• Knowledge of electronic pre‑press and printing processes required.
• Project management experience preferred.
• Must possess exceptional organizational, time‑management, verbal, and written communication skills, interpersonal skills, and the ability to prioritize.
• Proficient in Adobe Creative Cloud:
  Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, Acrobat.
• Proficient in Mac OS and native apps.

Pay Range

$66,000 – $88,000 Annually

Our Hogarth Values Hands on

No egos here. Just a shared drive to roll up our sleeves and make great things happen. Every project—big or small—receives our full energy because we believe in doing things right. Every single time. It’s how we deliver real results without cutting corners.

Honesty

We are real and authentic—with each other and in our work. Honest, direct communication builds the trust we need to collaborate, grow, and make meaningful things together. It’s not always easy, but it’s always worth it.

Heart & Soul

We bring heart to everything we make. Passion, pride, and relentless drive push us beyond “good enough”—because we care deeply about our craft, and we’re always chasing better. We love what we do, and it shows.

Happy Family

Creating a space where everyone feels valued—even when opinions differ—creates a supportive and inclusive environment for our people. We embrace our differences, celebrate our wins together, and never lose our sense of humor.

Hungry

Curiosity keeps us hungry. We question, experiment, and always seek out what’s next. We never settle, and we never stop learning.

Inclusion and Impact

WPP is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without discrimination or regard to particular characteristics. We are committed to fostering a culture of respect in which everyone feels they belong and has the same opportunities to progress in their careers.

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