Job Description

Locations

• San Francisco Bay Area, California, United States

Salary

Skills Required

• creatively-led global team managementintermediate
• flawless development and execution of communicationsintermediate
• strategy and creative workintermediate
• executing simplicity and elegance in manufacturingintermediate
• awareness of limitations and new technologiesintermediate
• preserving secrecy of unannounced productsintermediate
• managing packaging, labeling, and print documentationintermediate
• ensuring high-quality printing and finishingintermediate
• overall execution of final designintermediate
• subject matter expertise in print techniquesintermediate
• subject matter expertise in manufacturing processesintermediate
• managing overall design with cross-functional partnersintermediate

Required Qualifications

• 8+ years relevant experience in project management. (experience, 8 years)
• Proven experience with a variety of print techniques and print manufacturing processes. (experience)
• Proficient in Mac applications; database management systems; Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, and Acrobat; and the Microsoft Office suite. (experience)

Preferred Qualifications

• Deep understanding of both design and engineering process. (experience)
• Extraordinary eye for color accuracy and quality. (experience)
• Self starter with strong organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills. (experience)
• Creative problem solver who is adaptable, flexible, and resourceful to manage changes in product definition, time constraints, etc. (experience)
• Experience articulating creative intent to others and proactively coordinating with partners to bring ideas to life. (experience)
• Expertise in program and project management; ability to manage multiple competing projects and priorities, track deliverables, and develop schedules with functional and cross functional partners. (experience)
• Working experience with materials, papers, inks, adhesives, print decoration and finishing techniques, ability to draft specifications around these items. (experience)
• Experience collaborating with and directing the work of creative and technical contributors. (experience)
• You love Apple and care deeply about packaging. (experience)

Responsibilities

• The Packaging Producer manages packaging, labeling, and print documentation for Apple products worldwide to ensure that high-quality printing and finishing is developed, produced, and shipped on time. Ensure overall execution of final design for assigned projects. Subject matter expertise in print techniques and manufacturing processes is required. Manage overall design with cross-functional partners, including: Marcom Packaging, Product Marketing, Designers, Packaging Engineering, Industrial Design, Purchasing, Localization, Operations, in-region local teams and suppliers.
• Oversee all aspects of packaging aesthetics and visual performance, with specific responsibility for cosmetic appearance, color accuracy, and graphic functionality. This includes managing printed graphics, setting quality standards in collaboration with partner teams and suppliers, and validating new print methods, techniques, and equipment while ensuring products can scale for mass production.
• Collaborate with internal teams, equipment manufacturers, materials suppliers and printer/converter vendors to deliver best-in-class solutions to support Apple’s product packaging.
• Manage new product introduction, scope program requirements and manage robust schedule from concept to production.
• Ability to work independently through complexity, ambiguity and change.
• Availability for both domestic and international travel.

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