Sr. Design Delivery Specialist

Role Overview

Senior Design Delivery Specialist at Procter & Gamble, based in Dubai General Office.

Role Purpose

Deliver best-in-class print quality and execution through packaging by defining best practices, setting efficient workflows with external partners, and leading and monitoring print execution standards for P&G.

Key Responsibilities

Design Collaboration & Execution

• Lead collaboration on artwork development and adaptation with marketing and design teams, internal studios, and external agencies.
• Lead design execution and timeline management, print testing and trials, and artwork adaptation reviews.
• Participate in design brief kick-offs, design reviews, and other packaging design-related multi-functional meetings as needed.
• Work closely with Design Managers and Technical Execution Manager prototype agency to assist with creating mock-ups for packaging testing.

Print Quality & Feasibility

• Lead and execute design intent and print quality control.
• Demonstrate strong understanding of Print Feasibility and Print Quality, with preference for Flexo printing experience.
• Manage execution of regional adaptation and execute hard and soft points to deliver Design Intent and protect Brand Identity.
• Keep color development and pre-press considerations in mind during all execution phases.

Process Improvement & Operations

• Identify opportunities to improve packaging execution systems to allow executional excellence, including print quality and consistency.
• Drive improved processes resulting in greater efficiency in project management.
• Manage project management on system tracking software.
• Manage project budget.
• Provide comprehensive meeting summaries and execute follow-ups in a timely manner.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent print or packaging work experience.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong understanding of the end-to-end design process from design concept through design production.
• In-depth knowledge of artwork file production, fit-for-use requirements, print process capabilities, and substrates and finishes.
• Strong project and time management skills with experience leading multiple high-complexity projects simultaneously.
• Attention to detail and follow-through.
• Software fluency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint) and Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Acrobat).
• Strong business communication planning and execution skills, both verbal and written.
• Ability to collect, compile, and present information effectively and concisely.

Additional Information

• Full-time position.
• Job Number: R000158914.