Program Manager, Product Graphics Job at Hogarth Worldwide Ltd in Sunnyvale

Overview

Hogarth is the Global Content Production Company.

Part of WPP, Hogarth partners with one in every two of the world’s top 100 brands including Coca-Cola, Ford, Rolex, Nestlé, Mondelez and Dyson.

With a breadth of experience across an extensive range of sectors, Hogarth offers the unrivaled ability to deliver relevant, engaging, and measurable content across all channels and media - both established and emerging.

The number of channels at our fingertips; the need for speed; and the drive for mass personalisation, all mean that brands need different solutions.

Our global team of over 7,500 craft and technology experts brings together creative, production and innovation to help clients navigate this exciting and ever-changing world of today’s content experience.

WPP is the creative transformation company.

We use the power of creativity to build better futures for our people, planet, clients and communities.

Working at WPP means being part of a global network of more than 100,000 talented people dedicated to doing extraordinary work for our clients.

We operate in over 100 countries, with corporate headquarters in New York, London and Singapore.

WPP is a world leader in marketing services, with deep AI, data and technology capabilities, global presence and unrivalled creative talent.

Our clients include many of the biggest companies and advertisers in the world, including approximately 300 of the Fortune Global 500.

Our people are the key to our success.

We're committed to fostering a culture of creativity, belonging and continuous learning, attracting and developing the brightest talent, and providing exciting career opportunities that help our people grow.

We believe the best work happens when we're together, fostering creativity, collaboration, and connection.

That's why we’ve adopted a hybrid approach, with teams in the office around 3 days a week.

If you require accommodations or flexibility, please discuss this with the hiring team during the interview process.

What does a Program Manager, Product Graphics do at Hogarth?

The Program Manager, Product Graphics assists Design Producers in organizing documentation, reviewing content accuracy for artwork files, routing, tracking and documenting stakeholder review and approvals by helping the team meet tight deadlines in peak seasons.

You will manage deliverable due dates according to established standards and timelines, while also coming up with creative solutions to challenges.

Key responsibilities

• Leveraging the Visual Matrix hand off meeting, gain insight into the required content, key stakeholders and design timeline.
  
  Create production schedule built off Design schedule.
  
  (new) to be reviewed / approved by PG Producer.


• Communicate updates collected from Design Producers to stakeholders to facilitate the routing and content approval process


• Route files to stakeholders for approval- tracking and documenting key milestones, feedback and approvals throughout Work with Design Producer if any artwork is not approved to identify a path to approval.


• Communicate approvals and next steps with Design Producers and Design team


• Provide complete and timely feedback on changes or updates impacting the design intent, deliverable or timeline.


• Collate and gather final and approved artwork files —with the direction of the Product Graphics Producers—prior to handing off to the design team.
  
  Ensure all artwork files have been approved by the Design Producers before releasing for suppliers.


• QC and organize assets for each mechanical (part numbers, supporting visuals, spec files etc, etc.).


• QC final files and release to stakeholders for suppliers per the established process and timeline


• Collaborate with stakeholders to align on FAI (First Article Inspection) schedules.
  
  Track and manage FAIs through all SKUs and colors through all rounds to final approval


• QC photo FAI’s prior to sharing with the Design team and stakeholders


• Prepare asset handoff documents for review by Design Producers and route to client groups.


• Collaborate with the Product Graphics team to document best practices and standard operating procedures and processes for both internal and external partners.


• Practice extreme attention to detail in cross-referencing all assets against the final mechanicals per a checklist, confirming accuracy of content and design intent

Requirements

• BA/BS degree in Graphic Communications or equivalent.


• 10+ years project management experience preferred.


• Must possess exceptional organizational, time management, verbal, and written communication skills, interpersonal skills, and the ability to prioritize.


• Proficient in Mac OS and native apps.


• Proficient in Adobe Creative Cloud: Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, Adobe Acrobat.


• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite: Excel, Word, database management.


• Meticulous attention to detail a must.


• Able to understand and interpret complex processes and shifting priorities.


• Positive, attentive, focused, and engaged.
  
  Strong work ethic.
  
  Accountable for actions.
  
  Takes initiative.
  
  Collaborative “team-player.”


• Trustworthy in a confidential environment.
  
  Supportive of company values.

The base salary range for this position at the time of this posting is indicated below.

Individual compensation varies based on job-related factors, including location, business needs, level of responsibility, experience, and qualifications.

We offer a competitive benefits package, go for more details.

Pay Range: $75,000 - $105,000/year

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Our Hogarth Values

Hands on: No egos here.

Just a shared drive to roll up our sleeves and make great things happen.

Every project--big or small, gets our full energy because we believe in doing things right.

Every single time.

It's how we deliver real results without cutting corners.

Honesty: We are real and authentic – with each other and in our work.

Honest, direct communication builds the trust we need to collaborate, grow, and make meaningful things together.

It's not always easy but it's always worth it.

Heart & Soul: We bring heart to everything we make.

Passion, pride and relentless drive push us beyond “good enough” –because we care deeply about our craft, and we’re always chasing better.

We love what we do, and it shows.

Happy Family: Creating a space where everyone feels valued--even when opinions differ, makes this a supportive and inclusive environment for our people.

We embrace our differences, celebrate our wins together, and never lose our sense of humor.

Hungry: Curiosity keeps us hungry.

We question, experiment, and always seek out what's next.

We never settle, and we never stop learning.

Inclusion and Impact

WPP is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without discrimination or regard to particular characteristics.

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