‍Company: A leading packaging and branding designagency.

Role: The Artwork Delivery Manager is responsible for leading the Artwork Production team, ensuring the efficient delivery of high-quality packaging artwork and production services. The role combines operational leadership with a strong focus on innovation, workflow automation, AI-enabled production, and continuous improvement.

Working closely with Client Services and cross-functional teams, the Artwork Delivery Manager will ensure projects are delivered accurately, on time, and in line with client expectations while driving operational excellence and future-focused studio development

·      Lead the day-to-day running of the Packagingteam – Artwork & QC

·      Manage workflow, resources, scheduling, and studio capacity to meet delivery targets

·      Oversee production priorities and attend daily production meetings

·      Manage and develop relationships with offshore production partners

·      Monitor quality, consistency, and compliance across all studio output

·      Identify and resolve operational risks,bottlenecks, and workflow issues

·      Drive the adoption of automation, AI-assistedworkflows, and emerging production technologies

·      Identify opportunities to improve efficiency,scalability, quality, and speed

·      Support the development of smarter workflows,proofing systems, asset management, and quality control processes

·      Stay informed on industry trends, packagingtechnologies, and AI developments

·      Work closely with Client Services to ensure effective communication and delivery of client requirements

·      Provide technical and operational support for planning, issue resolution, and escalations

·      Build strong relationships with internal teams,production partners, and clients

·      Participate in client meetings where operational expertise is required

·      Review and improve studio workflows, systems,and SOPs

·      Lead, motivate, and develop a high-performing studio team

·      Foster a collaborative, positive, and inclusive working environment

·      Support the ongoing training and development of our offshore production resource

·      Support training and development, particularlyin technology and AI-enabled workflows

Requirements:

·      Proven experience managing a packaging artworkor production studio

·      Comfortable leading teams through operational change, evolving workflows, and continuous improvement initiatives within a fast-paced production environment

·      Strong knowledge of packaging workflows, print production, colour management, and artwork systems

·      Good understanding of packaging artwork, repro,print processes

·      Experience with workflow automation, digital transformation, or AI-enabled production tools

·      Strong technical understanding ofindustry-standard production software and workflow systems

·      Excellent organisational, communication, and stakeholder management skills

·      Ability to lead teams through operational and technological change

·      Commercial awareness with a strong client service focus

·      Proactive approach to problem solving and continuous improvement

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Artwork Manager / Artwork Delivery Manager / Studio Manager/ Print Technical Manager / Print Production Manager / Technical Manager / ProductionLead / Studio Lead / Artwork Lead / Packaging / Print / Branding / Graphics

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