Responsible for implementation of design changes, packaging updates & line extensions and some NPD for Twinings packaging, with the aim of ‘Right First Time’
Evaluate artwork requirements and co-ordinate artwork process from design concept to final packaging
Manage artwork critical paths, actions and timelines, follow up approvals and escalate, where necessary
Lead all relevant packaging and artwork related meetings from design finalisation through to acceptance of files, this includes cross functional pre-production meetings to ensure alignment is gained across all involved parties
Create repro briefs, approve repro files and ensure all actions associated with repro are completed in a timely manner
Problem solve across multiple stakeholders to ensure all technical queries are addressed in a timely fashion to enable successful delivery
Act as interface between internal and external parties (Repro agency, Design agencies, packaging suppliers, internal Regulatory teams, brand Marketing teams, Packaging Engineers, procurement and wider Supply Chain)
Work with the other packaging team members across the business as a holistic packaging team
Provide advice & support for any queries related to design/ artwork printing
Work with Pack Change Technologists to support and drive Design to Print innovation projects
Work with repro agency to continue to drive efficiencies in delivery
Live and embody the Global Consumer, Sustainability and Innovation behaviours

Experience within FMCG artwork development, preferably within an NPD function
Excellent knowledge of artwork design and repro process, including DAM and web-based artwork management systems
Excellent knowledge of packaging print processes and techniques
Experience in packaging design / project delivery
Commercial awareness to support delivery of successful NPD projects
Project management experience with a proven track record of successfully delivering printed packaging solutions
Technical knowledge of artwork design and development process
Computer literate in Microsoft packages

Yearly bonus based on personal contribution and financial performance
Flexible working options
25 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays and the option to buy and sell holidays
Onsite Gym and Wellbeing Centre
Perkbox – employee discount scheme with discounts online, in high street stores, cinema, holidays, restaurants and many more
Pension scheme with your contributions matched for up to 10% of your salary
Cycle to work scheme
SimplyHealth Cash plan
Onsite Staff shop and online staff discounts
Electric Car Scheme
Access to LinkedIn Learning
Access to ABF Networking, connect, collaborate, and grow across the ABF Group

Design to Print Technologist

Key skills