Packaging & Prepress Project Associate (English Fluent) - Individual Contributor (SGK)

Description ABOUT SGX SGX, part of the Propelis Group, brings together more than 150 years of combined experience from SGS&Co and SGK, forming a powerhouse in packaging graphics, prepress, and print production. We offer a full suite of solutions, including artwork and file preparation, plate and cylinder production , and metal deco services, supported by advanced technology and a global footprin t. POSITION SUMMARY Are you a detail-oriented graphics or packaging project coordinator with fluent English, looking to manage international projects for a leading global healthcare brand? As a Packaging & Prepress Client Coordinator at Propelis (part of the SGS&Co / Schawk network), you will serve as the primary operational link between our UK-based account leadership and local production teams. You will manage end-to-end prepress and packaging project workflows for a world-renowned client in the dermatology and personal care sector, ensuring strict compliance with brand guidelines, packaging standards, and execution deadlines. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Client & Stakeholder Alignment (UK Focus): Act as the main day-to-day point of contact for UK account leads and international stakeholders, leading project kickoffs, status reviews, and brief alignments in fluent English. Packaging & Prepress Execution: Manage small-to-mid scale packaging projects throughout their entire lifecycle—from artwork intake and technical brief translation to prepress routing, final release, and invoicing. Quality & Regulatory Mindset: Review packaging brief specs to ensure high precision in artwork, text accuracy, regulatory layout standards, and color separation required for dermatological and health/beauty product lines. Cross-Functional Coordination: Collaborate with internal prepress production artists, quality control, and account managers to proactively resolve production conflicts and manage scope changes (change orders/rework). System & Workflow Tracking: Maintain real-time tracking, timeline updates, and billing data in client portals and specialized packaging management systems. QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS Must-Haves (Basic Qualifications): English Proficiency: Advanced / Fluent written and spoken English is mandatory (daily interaction with UK management and global stakeholders). Industry Experience: 1+ years of hands-on experience in project coordination, traffic management, or client service within a packaging, prepress, printing, or graphics manufacturing environment (SGS&Co / Schawk or agency experience is a strong plus). Solid understanding of the packaging artwork approval process, prepress workflows, color management, and printing methods (flexo, offset, digital). Meticulous attention to detail, especially regarding packaging copy, labels, and strict brand guidelines. Proficiency in MS Office (Excel, Outlook) and cloud-based workflow/project management tools. Nice-to-Haves (Preferred Qualifications): Experience handling packaging or graphics workflows for pharmaceutical, OTC, dermatology, or health & beauty (FMCG) brands. Familiarity with packaging workflow management systems (e.g., Esko WebCenter, BLUE, or propriety packaging platforms). Bachelor’s Degree in Graphic Communication, Packaging, Marketing, Business Administration, or related fields. Qualifications Skills Behaviors : Motivations : Education Experience Licenses & Certifications propelis.com