• Own end-to-end production execution for packaging across multiple SKUs, formats, and substrates • Prepare, review, and validate print-ready files for offset, flexographic, and digital printing in accordance with vendor specifications • Manage technical production elements including dielines, bleeds, trapping, spot colors, coatings, varnishes, foils, holographic effects, and specialty finishes • Ensure accurate color management (Pantone and CMYK), version control, and overall file integrity • Review, approve, and sign off on printer proofs, prepress files, and press samples to ensure quality and minimize rework • Act as a visual quality gatekeeper for packaging, point-of-sale, and retail materials • Maintain consistency across packaging systems, layouts, typography, color, and finishes • Partner with creative and marketing teams to refine designs, balancing visual impact with production feasibility • Translate creative concepts into production-ready deliverables without compromising brand standards • Work closely with marketing, sales, operations, and external vendors to align timelines and reduce revision cycles • Communicate clearly with printers and manufacturers to resolve production challenges • Manage SKU versioning, revisions, and archival systems to ensure accuracy and traceability • Build and maintain production templates, technical documentation, and reference materials • Improve workflows related to file preparation, approvals, and vendor handoffs to support scalability as product lines expand.