Hiring: Artwork Process Management Specialist Company: Hill's Pet Nutrition Location: Topeka, KS Job Posted Time: 2026-09-12 11:33:58 Target Skills & Keywords : Project Management, R About the job Experience: •2+ years of experience in artwork trafficking, project management, or artwork production. Required Skills: •Monitor, execute, and oversee the day-to-day routing and approval of all packaging artwork in the global artwork approval/project management system, ensuring completion of all required tasks by cross-functional teams is met within the allotted KPIs and timelines. •Coordinate and facilitate artwork approvals through team communication and flow of information, including alerting leadership of delays and making recommendations for mitigation steps. •Review each round of the artwork mechanical proofing, confirming readiness, and providing accurate, complete technical artwork direction/scope into the workflow tool for the artwork provider. •Review, interpret, and clarify feedback from cross-functional teams (e.g., Marketing, Legal, Regulatory, R&D) in each round of mechanical proofs, coordinating resolution to issues or inconsistencies with external artwork providers and printers. •Lead weekly status calls with artwork provider(s) and primary business partners, such as Regional Artwork Leads and Packaging Engineering Teams. •Provide training and guidance to new and existing users of the global artwork approval system, and support artwork process continuous improvement projects. Qualifications: •Very strong knowledge of artwork trafficking and approval processes. •Very strong workflow tool usage skills. •Strong project management, prioritization, follow-up, attention to detail, and organizational skills. •Strong relationship building and communication skills, with proficiency in understanding and being understood by technical and non-technical stakeholders. •Strong capabilities in continuous improvement. •Basic knowledge of design software applications (Photoshop, Illustrator). •Basic design sensibility: Ability to assess whether a design/artwork adheres to pre-established brand packaging guidelines. Compensation: •$86,000 - $107,500 / year •Competitive benefits and rewards package •Salaried employees may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, profit-sharing, and long-term incentives for Executive-level roles Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!