Flipkart

Manager – Packaging

Ensure that all artworks (2-4 colors) are developed with speed and line art is made as per the product.
Rework any released artwork (Full color) designs to create more options for internal approvals.
Ensure that packs and packaging materials are accurate and specified in accordance with the requirements of a Print process Offset/Flexo/Gravure and Global Change Control Guidelines.
This includes the checking and approving of amendments to existing or new packaging.
Management of the – change control process with Regulatory, Supply Chain Planners, Quality Assurance, and Inter-Company.
Third Party Manufacturing to ensure changes occur within Regulatory, Legal, and Technical constraints of implementation.

Oversee artwork process from pre-production briefing through to cylinder making, cylinder proof, and Press pass.
Develop Key Line Drawings as per the technical specifications, maintaining Brand Pantones and reducing no. of cylinders across similar SKUs
Liaison with Artwork houses, Production facilities of Printers, and Product vendors to ensure all technical packaging requirements are fulfilled. Adhere to bespoke operating processes.
To advise technical and business constraints of printed packaging components for new and existing company products from the design stage through to actual production.
Actively participate in internal and external packaging tracker meetings. Proactively preparing and communicating artwork status to stakeholders.
To consistently review and update existing packs and packaging components, ensuring that consideration is given to all relevant factors including:
Branding requirements for the presentation of product and brand image.
Regulatory requirements for data accuracy and implementation deadlines.
Technical requirements for Production(FFS), Distribution(Transport worthiness), and Shelf life.
Legal, commercial and environmental constraints.

Create artwork /design briefs and effectively manage required steps with the Artwork Design Agency relating to technical requirements and timing constraints.
Complete coordination of all the NPD/Transition Products from the date of starting activity till it launches.
Develop good stakeholder relationships with internally for the product launch.
Clearing all agency bills on time
Custodian for all artworks creating database along with legal deeds and CDs.
Following brand guidelines and ensuring adhesion to it
Develops each supplier to pass Food Safety and Ethical audits standards for sustainable business
Expands supplier capability by selecting suppliers for New Launches or using existing suppliers to expand their business.
Have very good negotiation skills in negotiating packaging materials for NPD /Transition Products

Planning and Update of all artworks basis changing legal metrology and food compliance
Calendarize the transition of Out of NPD on the yearly tracker by planning the agency/team bandwidth after discussion with PDMs
Align the printing and timely stock for all SKUs in the transition/out of the NPD list.
Ensure gatekeeping for all approvals from Legal, Food Safety, PDM, Vendor, etc.

Knowledge of Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, Autocad, etc. is a must. along with a Printing and packaging background preferably from the Indian Institute of Packaging

5-7 years experience in Artwork Management / NPD at FMCG or packaging company
Knowledge of Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, Autocad, etc. is a must.
Packaging knowledge for designing KLD
Excellent communication skills (ability to communicate across all levels of the business both internally and externally).
Troubleshooting and problem-solving – ability to foresee problems at the pre-press level and make amendments accordingly.

Company: Flipkart

Vacancy Type: Full-time

Job Location: Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

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