Packaging Artworker

Reporting to the Global Product Manager, Dentsply Sustainability Initiatives, the Artwork Coordinator supports sustaining activities and multi-brand programs, upholding production standards for packaging graphics as a key contributor to the Sustainable Packaging Team.

This is a high-visibility role providing access and engagement across all Dentsply Sirona global business units as well as to the global management committee. The successful candidate will be a team player who can expertly navigate through the Dentsply matrix, understand the needs of key constituencies, represent customer needs and strike a balance that best delivers on our goals –both from a sustainability and a fiscal perspective.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the implementation of the sustainable packaging artwork guidelines across Dentsply Sirona.
• Establish the artworks following the specifications from Brand guidelines, R&D and pack engineer of all packaging items impacted by the sustainable packaging project (folding carton, labels, DFUs, corrugated boxes, film, bag…)
• Drive consistency and standard work across brands and product management teams
• After deep dive analysis and with the input of the GBU teams, suggest and implement optimization of current packaging management processes to unblock bottle-necks and enable reaching market faster.
• Liaise with procurement and site buying teams to distribute new artwork files to respective printing suppliers.
• Work collaboratively with the entire external and internal packaging, artwork and graphics production team, seeking or providing support when appropriate.
• Being agile, flexible and creative in how to manage complexity at large scale and still meeting design guidelines and brand standards.
• Communicate effectively across departments to keep all stakeholders informed and aligned, fostering trust and confidence.
• Thrive in a highly collaborative environment with a steady influx of projects.
• Set-up and utilize efficient artwork development processes to apply new branding guidelines to high numbers of packaging artwork files.
• Maintain meticulous design integrity within documents, processes, and artwork.
• Support multiple projects concurrently, prioritizing tasks and meeting deadlines in a time-sensitive environment.
• Address and resolve any artwork-related issues in a timely manner.

Requirements and Qualification:

• Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design, Product Marketing, Brand Management or a related field.
• Some experience in a similar role.
• Expert level skills in Adobe InDesign, proficiency in Illustrator and Photoshop.
• Proficiency in MS Office, MS Project Management.
• Knowledge of print production processes and how to optimize processes with various printing presses.
• Challenges the status quo when it comes to print color management and how print colors can be optimized.
• Strong organizational and project management skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple deadlines.
• Attention to detail and a high level of accuracy.
• Experience working with procurement and buying teams is a plus.
• Project management certification or training.
• Strong analytical, administrative and organizational skills and great attention to detail

As part of our team, you'll experience the spirit of an international and innovative market leader in the dental industry.