Packaging Artwork & Labelling Specialist

ZEISS is technology and innovation. Founded in Germany, in 1846, ZEISS is an internationally leading technology enterprise operating in the optics and optoelectronics industries across 50 countries.

As a company wholly owned by a foundation, ZEISS is committed to responsibility in all its activities. As a pioneer in scientific optics, it's employees across the globe continue to push the boundaries of what is possible. With a strong focus on quality and innovation, ZEISS creates value for its customers and helps shape new ways of seeing the world.

We’re looking for a Packaging Artwork & Labelling Specialist  to join us in Birmingham, UK

 

Your Role

The Packaging Artwork & Labelling Specialist (PA&LS) is responsible for coordinating and delivering packaging artwork projects from the brief of the Artwork to SGx artwork agency through final approval incl. file delivery to the printer. Beyond the artwork delivery, the PA&LS will play a key role during the Upstream phase of projects for all labeling and artwork deliverables, such as design development, package structure design, graphic concept design and labeling copy development to ensure all inputs are ready and fulfill the briefing requirement to deliver the artwork right first time (RFT).

The role combines strong project coordination, packaging knowledge, and a creative eye to ensure artwork is accurate, compliant, visually consistent, and delivered right first time.

The role of Packaging Artwork & Labelling Specialist will include

• Manage end-to-end packaging artwork projects, from initial briefing through to final artwork approval, ensuring delivery against agreed timelines and priorities.
• Coordinate artwork briefs, project plans, critical paths, specifications and approval milestones within the artwork management system.
• Support the implementation and ongoing management of the artwork system, including workflow configuration, testing, user training and continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and external partners, including suppliers, printers, packaging teams and agencies, to ensure successful project delivery.
• Support the development of master and local artwork, ensuring alignment with brand guidelines, design principles and technical requirements.
• Review artwork, packaging information and specifications for accuracy, consistency and compliance with brand and regulatory standards.
• Manage artwork approval workflows, coordinating stakeholder reviews, consolidating feedback, tracking amendments and securing timely approvals.
• Maintain version control and central repositories for approved artwork, briefs and supporting documentation.
• Monitor project progress, proactively manage risks and dependencies, resolve issues and escalate delays where necessary.
• Partner with print and technical specialists to address colour, print production and artwork quality issues.
• Ensure adherence to standardised artwork processes and identify opportunities to improve efficiency and right-first-time delivery.
• Forecast workload and monitor demand against available capacity, adjusting plans to support effective resource allocation.
• Provide day-to-day system and process support, including user onboarding, training, access management and administrative coordination.

Your Experience

• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder coordination skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
• Strong sense of urgency and proactive approach with strong follow-up skills.
• Comfortable working with systems, spreadsheets, and shared databases.
• Understanding of packaging artwork and print production processes.
• Creative awareness with an eye for branding and visual consistency.
• Familiarity with artwork management systems.
• Fluent in English.

It would be desirable if you had:

• Understanding of WAVE – 5FLOW artwork management system

Your Benefits

• 10% Employer pension contribution (providing a 4% employee contribution).
• Life assurance.
• Professional body subscription paid for by ZEISS.
• 25 Days annual leave (plus bank holidays), increasing with service.
• Free ZEISS lenses for you and discounted ZEISS lenses for your friends and family.
• Employee health and well-being programme including premium access to the Calm app.

Apply now to take the next step in joining ZEISS, where you can push technological boundaries, shape markets and contribute to the advancement of society.

Your ZEISS Recruiting Team:

Kate Campbell