Graphic Design Manager Inco North America

Graphic Design Manager   Essity is a global leader in health and hygiene headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden, with a North American headquarters   located   in Philadelphia, PA. We are a multi-billion-dollar company with a purpose to break barriers to well-being for the benefit of consumers, patients, care givers, and customers across the globe. We do this through innovations in our Professional Hygiene,   Personal Care , and Health & Medical business units that provide hygiene and health solutions to over a billion   people every day   worldwide.   ​ Working at Essity is more than a   career,   it is where you will play your part in a better future,   to improve   well-being for people and have opportunities to drive positive change for society and the environment .    As an employee at Essity, you will belong to a team where you feel valued, are safe, supported to grow and challenged to generate business results in a friendly and open atmosphere.   Want to shape   packaging   design that reaches millions across Europe? Ready to bring creativity and structure together in a fast-paced, international environment?  Then this might be an opportunity for you!   About the role   As Graphic Design Manager, you will play a key role in delivering high-quality design solutions across our   Continence   Care category in   North America . Acting as the link between internal stakeholders and external agencies, you will ensure that design execution is   timely , aligned with brand guidelines, and adapted to local market needs.   Working in a matrix organization, you will manage multiple design flows simultaneously   -   balancing strategic input with hands-on coordination   and planning .   You’ll   collaborate closely with Marketing, Technical Packaging, and suppliers to ensure each design meets business, regulatory, and production requirements while   maintaining   consistency and efficiency.   This is a hybrid role based in   Philadelphia .   The role reports to the Senior   Manager   Graphic and Pack Design ,   in the Master Brand & Communications Team   in the Continence Care Category.    What You Will Do   Artwork Coordination:   Ensure the end-to-end delivery of artwork   and print files   -   from input gathering ,   managing translations   to final   artwork   approval across stakeholders , and   initiating   prepress work   Process Management:   Coordinate parallel design workflows, ensuring timelines are   met   and deliverables   remain   aligned with plans .   We’re   right now in a transition phase, and   experience from working in artwork systems is a requirement.   Agency Collaboration:   Brief external design agencies, assign tasks, and provide structured feedback on artwork and concepts   Stakeholder Alignment:   Independently lead and c ollaborate with ing   cross-functional teams   across geographies,   including Marketing, Packaging, and Brand to ensure   quality in output, efficient   processes   and   timely   deliveries    Design Implementation:   Adapt master designs across product variants and markets while ensuring compliance with brand guidelines   Quality & Compliance:   Safeguard   high standards   of design quality and ensure production feasibility, including print considerations   as well as regulator y   and quality requirements due to   medical device classification in EU.   Continuous Improvement:   Contribute to efficient workflows and cost optimization by   identifying   smarter design and production solutions   Who You Are   You thrive in a fast-paced environment ,   and bring a structured, proactive, and solution-oriented mindset. You take ownership of your work and confidently manage multiple parallel activities, ensuring high-quality output and   timely   delivery.   You collaborate effectively across teams and feel comfortable working with both internal stakeholders and external partners. With clear communication and a hands-on approach, you contribute to smooth workflows and continuous improvement.   You combine attention to detail with a broader perspective, always ensuring that designs meet brand guidelines, market needs, and business   objectives .   You have:   Higher education within relevant   field ,   e.g.   Graphic Design   Experience in graphic design development   and   artwork coordination , with a deep   understanding of artwork creation workflows   and knowledge from working in artwork systems   Experience from   printing processes , in particular Flexo printing is important   Strong   project management   skills   within a cross-functional environment , with a capability to visualize time plans and   create alignment on thresholds and milestones   Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a dynamic environment   Fluent in English   Knowledge in SAP is an advantage    What We Can Offer You   At Essity, we believe every career is as unique as the individual and   empower   employees to reach their full potential in a winning culture motivated by a powerful purpose.   Compensation and Benefits :    Expected Compensation   Competitive   annual salary +   annual incentive bonus   + benefits   Pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized   factor s   such as   knowledge, skills, and experience.    Along with competitive pay   you   will be   eligible for the following benefits :   United Healthcare   PPO   / EyeMed Vision Insurance / Delta Dental Insurance   Wellness program provided through Rally    Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)   401(k) with employer match and   annual employer base contribution   Company paid Basic Life, AD&D, short-term and long-term disability insurance   PTO offering with   Paid Holidays   Scholarship program for children of Essity employees .     Additional Information The Company is committed to equal   emp