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

ABOUT SGXSGX, 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 footprint.
POSITION SUMMARY As a Packaging & Prepress Project Associate (Internal Title: Client Coordinator ), you will provide daily operational project support , acting as an individual contributor link between our UK-based account leads and local production teams. You will manage and track end-to-end packaging project workflows for a world-renowned client in the personal care sector, ensuring compliance with brand guidelines and deadlines. This is an individual contributor, operational role with no direct reports . Ideal for candidates with 1 to 3 years of experience in packaging or graphic workflow tracking .

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Operational Support & Alignment (UK Focus): Act as a daily operational point of contact for UK account leads , participating in project kickoffs and status updates in fluent English . Project Lifecycle Tracking: Coordinate small-to-mid scale packaging projects through their lifecycle—from brief intake and translation to prepress routing, final release, and timely invoicing . Quality & Detail Review: Assist in reviewing packaging brief specs to ensure accuracy in artwork layout, text, and compliance with strict brand guidelines. Cross-Functional Communication: Collaborate with internal prepress artists, quality control, and account leads to track schedules and assist in resolving daily scope changes (rework/change orders) . System Management: Maintain real-time workflow tracking, status updates, and invoicing data in client portals and management tools . QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS Must-Haves (Basic Qualifications): English Proficiency: Advanced / Fluent written and spoken English is mandatory for daily interaction with UK management .

Experience:
1 to 3 years of hands-on experience in project coordination, traffic management, or client support within a packaging, prepress, printing, or graphic agency environment . Basic Technical Knowledge: Solid understanding of basic packaging artwork approval steps, prepress workflows, and general printing processes (flexo, offset, digital) . Attention to Detail: Meticulous approach to reviewing artwork copy, layout consistency, and brand rules . Tools: Proficiency in MS Office Suite (Excel, Outlook) . Nice-to-Haves (Preferred Qualifications): Degree in Graphic Communication, Packaging, Marketing, Business Administration, or related fields . Basic familiarity with packaging workflow systems (e.g., Esko WebCenter, BLUE) — training on internal tools will be provided. Prior experience with FMCG or personal care brands.