The Role
Leads complex adaptive artwork and design adaptation projects from concept interpretation through final delivery. Ensures brand consistency, print and packaging quality, accuracy, and timely execution. Serves as the technical expert and escalation point for complex production issues, while driving process improvements, automation, and workflow adherence. Coaches and mentors artists, collaborates with internal teams, and independently manages high-priority, high-value assignments.
Summary Generated by Built In
Primary Responsibilities:
- In charge of design adaptations artwork builds in accordance with client specifications and brand guidelines.
- Interpret and translate creative concepts and brand guidelines into high-quality artwork execution.
- Collaborate with the team to deliver creative design solutions that meets client brief.
- Produce high-quality adaptive design artworks that meet or exceed global industry standards, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and timely delivery using industry-standard tools and techniques.
- Ensure brand and design consistency across all client deliverables.
- Take ownership of end-to-end artwork delivery, including handling complex and high-value projects with minimal supervision.
- Identify process gaps and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency and quality.
- Drive adherence to best practices, standards, and workflows across the team.
- Train, coach, and mentor Adaptive Artists and Senior Adaptive Artists, supporting onboarding and capability development.
- Build strong internal partnerships and collaborate with team members and coordinators to ensure smooth day-to-day operations.
- Lead execution of highly complex, high-risk, and high-value adaptation projects.
- Serve as the technical expert in adaptive design, artwork production, and print processes.
- Handle non-standard, ambiguous, and escalated cases requiring advanced judgment and expertise.
- Act as the escalation point for complex artwork and production issues.
- Ensure best-in-class quality standards across all deliverables.
- Recommend and implement advanced tools, automation, and process enhancements.
- Partner with the Adaptive Team Leader to support team performance and delivery outcomes.
- Manage multiple high-priority projects in fast-paced environments.
- Additional duties as assigned.
Job Requirements:
- High School/ Diploma/ Degree in Art & Design, Printing Technology or equivalent.
- Minimum 10 years of relevant experience in adaptive design, artwork production, pre-press, printing, packaging, advertising, or digital imaging.
- Expert-level proficiency in Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and production tools.
- Advanced knowledge of print production, packaging, and artwork techniques.
- Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting capabilities.
- Proven ability to train, coach, and mentor junior team members.
- Ability to handle highly complex assignments and critical work independently.
- High attention to detail, strong organization skills, accountability, and professionalism.
Skills Required
- High school diploma, diploma, degree in Art and Design, Printing Technology, or equivalent
- Minimum 10 years of relevant experience in adaptive design, artwork production, pre-press, printing, packaging, advertising, or digital imaging
- Expert-level proficiency in Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, and production tools
- Advanced knowledge of print production, packaging, and artwork techniques
- Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting capabilities
- Proven ability to train, coach, and mentor junior team members
- Ability to handle highly complex assignments and critical work independently
- High attention to detail, strong organization, accountability, and professionalism
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The Company
What We Do
Propelis is a global brand-services agency formed by combining SGK and SGS & Co. It partners with brands, retailers, and printers across the brand lifecycle, providing creative and strategy, packaging and brand production, branded environments, digital commerce, content production, print solutions, and workflow automation technology. Its specialist businesses connect creative, production, retail activation, and technology to help clients execute go-to-market programs and build stronger consumer connections.
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