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THE VALUE YOU’LL BRING:
The position summary states the general nature and purpose of the job. Overall accountabilities are defined in this section.
Are you a creative and driven marketing professional who thrives in fast-paced environments? Join Smithfield Foods, one of the top 25 consumer packaged goods companies! We're seeking an Associate Graphics Manager to help expand our brands, like Smithfield, Eckrich, and Nathan’s Famous. As part of our team, you’ll leverage data to boost brand profitability and collaborate with sales, business operations, and design teams to deliver outstanding products.
The Associate Graphics Manager will oversee packaging design for select brands, working closely with marketing teams and external partners to bring designs from concept to print production. This role offers the opportunity to lead projects, drive creativity, and make a real impact across the company.
WHAT YOU’LL DO:
The below statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. May perform other duties as assigned.
Daily Workflow & Project Coordination: Manages daily art workflow for packaging and related projects, collaborating with design consultancies, vendors, and marketing to meet deadlines. Proactively addresses obstacles and prepares contingency plans.
Content Management & Communication: Organizes and collects all content for packaging (e.g., dielines, photos, nutritionals, UPCs) and communicates with design consultancies.
Design Approval & Collaboration: Coordinates packaging design reviews and approvals with cross-functional teams, including Marketing, R&D, and Operations.
Timeline & Budget Management: Establishes and tracks project timelines, manages production budgets, and attends weekly project meetings.
Quality Assurance & Printing: Manages design development for corrugated displays and boxes. Provides technical guidance to ensure print quality and color accuracy, attending press runs as needed.
WHAT WE’RE SEEKING:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions.
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university in Graphic Design, Marketing or related field and 3+ years of relevant experience in project management for print/marketing/package design, print production or agency/design firm client service; or equivalent combination of education and experience, required.
Experience acting as a lead by providing training, coaching or mentoring to less experienced staff or through managing a process or project.
Strong knowledge of print production management.
Moderate proficiency and knowledge of Adobe Illustrator.
Strong proficiency in Apple OS and MS Office.
Ability to make minor revisions to production files in Adobe Illustrator, a plus.
Strong attention to detail in both written and verbal communication.
Ability to travel up to 10% of the time.
OTHER SKILLS THAT MAKE YOU STAND OUT:
Ability to communicate effectively and develop positive relationships when part of a dynamic and cross-functional team.
Well organized and able to handle multiple projects & priorities.
Willingness to learn new things and with a focus on continuous improvement.
Ability to work well with others in fast paced, dynamic environment.
Ability to be respectful, approachable and team oriented while building strong working relationships and a positive work environment.
EEO Information
Smithfield is an equal opportunity employer committed to workplace diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, gender identity, protected veterans status, status as a disabled individual or any other protected group status or non-job characteristic as directed by law.
If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment selection process, please call us at 757-357-1595.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design, Marketing, or related field and 3+ years relevant experience (or equivalent combination)
- Experience leading by training, coaching, mentoring, or managing a process/project
- Strong knowledge of print production management
- Moderate proficiency and knowledge of Adobe Illustrator
- Strong proficiency in Apple OS and MS Office
- Strong attention to detail in written and verbal communication
- Ability to travel up to 10% of the time
- Ability to make minor revisions to production files in Adobe Illustrator
Smithfield Foods Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Smithfield Foods and has not been reviewed or approved by Smithfield Foods.
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Retirement Support — Retirement support stands out as a strong component of the package, with a 401(k) match repeatedly characterized as competitive. This element is portrayed as a meaningful contributor to overall total rewards beyond base pay.
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Healthcare Strength — Healthcare offerings are described as comprehensive, including medical, dental, vision, prescription, disability, and life coverage. Insurance quality is often positioned as a notable strength relative to other parts of the employment experience.
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Fair & Transparent Compensation — Compensation is frequently framed as competitive for the industry, particularly for skilled trades and certain salaried roles. Overtime availability is depicted as a major lever that can materially increase take-home pay in many settings.
Smithfield Foods Insights
What We Do
Headquartered in Smithfield, Va. since 1936, Smithfield Foods, Inc. is an American food company with agricultural roots and a global reach. With more than 60,000 jobs globally, we are dedicated to producing "Good food. Responsibly®" and serve as one of the world's leading vertically integrated protein companies. We have pioneered sustainability standards for more than two decades, including our industry-leading commitments to become carbon negative in U.S. company-owned operations and reduce GHG emissions 30 percent across our entire U.S. value chain by 2030. We believe in the power of protein to end food insecurity and have donated hundreds of millions of food servings to our communities. Smithfield boasts a portfolio of high-quality iconic brands, such as Smithfield®, Eckrich® and Nathan's Famous®, among many others.
