Packaging Graphics Lead

Job Description

3M has a long-standing reputation as a company committed to innovation. We provide the freedom to explore and encourage curiosity and creativity. We gain new insight from diverse thinking, and take risks on new ideas. Here, you can apply your talent in bold ways that matter.

This position is part of the global Enterprise Labeling and Packaging Graphics Operations team focused on executing and coordinating activities related to the creation/changes of artwork for our 3M Brands. Day‑to‑day tasks require proficiency within the Adobe Creative Suite, art production activities, standard procedures and execution performed according to agreed SLAs. This position will act as first point of contact for our 3M internal clients from all around the world delivering artwork on time in full.

Responsibilities
• Focus on leading moderate to simple production art changes, approvals and asset retention.
• Understand how to build artwork for different print methods.
• General understanding of color reproduction.
• Ability to manage simple to moderate changes in‑house via Adobe Creative Suite.
• Deliver all artwork with consistency and accuracy within brand guidelines, while effectively managing details and proof‑reading artwork.
• Understand packaging artwork requirements, including working with die lines, net contents, regulatory and warning texts, color and printing methods.
• Collaborate across many functions/disciplines within 3M (marketing, manufacturing, packaging engineering, regulatory, etc.) and with external agencies and printing companies.
• Strong problem solving and collaboration skills, keeping projects on brand, budget and on time.
• Manage project estimates, budget and timelines with external partners.
• Adapt and work well with defined approaches, systems, best practices and processes.
• Lead with a flexible mindset.
• Monitor activities of the agency to meet expectations.

Safety is a core value at 3M. All employees are expected to contribute to a strong Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) culture by following safety policies, identifying hazards, and engaging in continuous improvement.