Packaging Graphics Producer

Packaging Graphics ProducerSanta Clara Valley (Cupertino), California, United StatesMarketing

You have four to seven years of relevant experience in consumer electronics or consumer goods packaging as well as a background in print labeling.

You have expertise in program and project management.

You are knowledgeable about prepress, printing processes, and on-press trouble-shooting.

You have an extraordinary eye for color accuracy and quality.

You have working experience with materials, papers, inks, adhesives, and print decoration and finishing techniques.

You have a positive attitude, and you lead by example to support collaboration.

You have the strong organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills to work with cross-functional teams and a worldwide supply base.

You are a creative problem solver who is adaptable, flexible, resourceful; you guide the product specification, considering product definition, time and budget constraints.

You have subject matter expertise in print techniques and manufacturing processes.

You develop positive relationships with our cross-functional team members.

You love Apple and care deeply about packaging.

You have appreciation for quality, can communicate clearly and have a deep understanding of the process—both engineering and design.

You are proficient in Mac applications; database management systems; Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, and Acrobat; and the Microsoft Office suite.

You are available for both domestic and international travel at least 20 percent of time; travel may raise to 50% during peak business periods.

DescriptionGuide proposals during the creative and development phases of projects while understanding capabilities within our supply base. Maintain expertise in product category, staying on top of packaging innovation as it relates to materials and treatments, both on press and finishing. Work with suppliers to develop packaging and labeling concepts, validate manufacturability, and obtain samples for approval. Handle multiple projects at the same time. Flag issues that may affect internal or external workflow. Track all deliverables by developing timelines and schedules, craft them with engineering schedules, and build custom solutions for projects. Establish print specifications in collaboration with Design and Print Production Management, including paper choice, inks, printing processes, foils, varnishes and coatings, lamination, emboss and deboss tools, and more. Together with the Program Manager, ensure print specifications, color drawdowns and press sheets are accurate, on time, and meet print standards. Handle the localization process, including copy approval, translation request, file assessment, file handoff, and localized reviews. Initiate and provide oversight for deliverable part numbers and understand their place on the bill of materials. Brief the Packaging Print Specialists on inks, foils, or coatings that need to be developed with our raw materials suppliers. Provide professional color judgement to match design goals across multiple sites and suppliers, including sign off on color standards. Participate in internal meetings, status and design reviews, and cross-functional team meetings.Education & ExperienceA Bachelors of Science or Arts focusing on Print Technologies/Packaging or Graphics Communication is preferred.Additional RequirementsApple FooterApple is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We take affirmative action to ensure equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics. Learn more about your EEO rights as an applicant at http://www1.eeoc.gov/employers/upload/eeocselfprintposter.pdf (Opens in a new window) at http://www1.eeoc.gov/employers/upload/eeocselfprintposter.pdf .Apple will not discriminate or retaliate against applicants who inquire about, disclose, or discuss their compensation or that of other applicants. United States Department of Labor. at https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/PayTransparencyNondiscrimination.html Learn more at https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/PayTransparencyNondiscrimination.html (Opens in a new window) at https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/PayTransparencyNondiscrimination.html .Apple will consider for employment all qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable law. If you’re applying for a position in San Francisco, review the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance at https://sfgov.org/olse/sites/default/files/Document/FCO%20Poster%20Set%20All%20Languages%2010%2001%2018.pdf guidelines at https://sfgov.org/olse/sites/default/files/Document/FCO%20Poster%20Set%20All%20Languages%2010%2001%2018.pdf (opens in a new window) at https://sfgov.org/olse/sites/default/files/Document/FCO%20Poster%20Set%20All%20Languages%2010%2001%2018.pdf applicable in your area.Apple participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations as required by law. Learn more about the E-Verify program at https://www.apple.com/jobs/pdf/EverifyPosterEnglish.pdf (Opens in a new window) at https://www.apple.com/jobs/pdf/EverifyPosterEnglish.pdf .Apple is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to applicants with physical and mental disabilities. Apple is a drug-free workplace. Reasonable Accommodation and Drug Free Workplace policy at https://www.apple.com/jobs/us/accommodationdrugfree.html Learn more at https://www.apple.com/jobs/us/accommodationdrugfree.html (Opens in a new window) at https://www.apple.com/jobs/us/accommodationdrugfree.html .