Artwork Delivery Manager

Artwork Delivery Manager - Packaging

Location: Bradford (Hybrid - 3 days office, 2 home)

Salary: DOE

Company: A leading packaging and branding design agency.

Role: The Artwork Delivery Manager is responsible for leading the Artwork Production team, ensuring the efficient delivery of high-quality packaging artwork and production services. The role combines operational leadership with a strong focus on innovation, workflow automation, AI-enabled production, and continuous improvement.

Working closely with Client Services and cross-functional teams, the Artwork Delivery Manager will ensure projects are delivered accurately, on time, and in line with client expectations while driving operational excellence and future-focused studio development

• Lead the day-to-day running of the Packaging team – Artwork & QC
• Manage workflow, resources, scheduling, and studio capacity to meet delivery targets
• Oversee production priorities and attend daily production meetings
• Manage and develop relationships with offshore production partners
• Monitor quality, consistency, and compliance across all studio output
• Identify and resolve operational risks, bottlenecks, and workflow issues
• Drive the adoption of automation, AI-assisted workflows, and emerging production technologies
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, scalability, quality, and speed
• Support the development of smarter workflows, proofing systems, asset management, and quality control processes
• Stay informed on industry trends, packaging technologies, and AI developments
• Work closely with Client Services to ensure effective communication and delivery of client requirements
• Provide technical and operational support for planning, issue resolution, and escalations
• Build strong relationships with internal teams, production partners, and clients
• Participate in client meetings where operational expertise is required
• Review and improve studio workflows, systems, and SOPs
• Lead, motivate, and develop a high-performing studio team
• Foster a collaborative, positive, and inclusive working environment
• Support the ongoing training and development of our offshore production resource
• Support training and development, particularly in technology and AI-enabled workflows

Requirements:

• Proven experience managing a packaging artwork or production studio
• Comfortable leading teams through operational change, evolving workflows, and continuous improvement initiatives within a fast-paced production environment
• Strong knowledge of packaging workflows, print production, colour management, and artwork systems
• Good understanding of packaging artwork, repro, print processes
• Experience with workflow automation, digital transformation, or AI-enabled production tools
• Strong technical understanding of industry-standard production software and workflow systems
• Excellent organisational, communication, and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to lead teams through operational and technological change
• Commercial awareness with a strong client service focus
• Proactive approach to problem solving and continuous improvement

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