Job Description

We’ve been proudly serving Australian communities since 1914 and have grown to become a top 30-listed company on the ASX with a portfolio of iconic homegrown brands. At the heart of our continued success is over 115,000 team members working across the country, all contributing to bringing our customers smiles. You’ll not only get to see your work make a difference, you’ll be part of a team working together to help Australians eat and live better every day.

About the team

From baby food to coffee blends, our team members use their passion and innovative thinking to develop and deliver Coles’ own brands of quality products and best value solutions for our customers.

About the role

As our Artwork Manager, you’ll help shape the packaging and visual identity of thousands of Coles Own Brand products across multiple categories each year. You’ll manage packaging and artwork projects from concept through to production, ensuring every execution delivers strong shelf presence, exceptional print quality and a consistent customer experience.

Working closely with Own Brand Marketing, Product Development and Product Technologists, alongside external creative and artwork agencies, you’ll influence packaging outcomes, bring new ideas to life and help customers navigate the aisle and choose the right products for them.

You will also

Manage end-to-end packaging and artwork projects from concept through to production
Lead design briefs and provide clear creative direction across internal teams and external agencies
Review and approve artwork against brand guidelines, print requirements and Coles quality standards
Partner with creative agencies and coordinate food photography where required
Manage multiple projects, priorities and commercial timeframes
Own project budgets, challenge costs and drive high-quality outcomes

About you and your skills

You’ll bring proven experience delivering packaging and artwork projects within FMCG, retail or a consumer product environment, with a strong understanding of the journey from initial concept through to final production.

You’ll thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment where you can take ownership, get things moving and build strong relationships. Curious and proactive, you’ll be confident challenging constructively while bringing others along with you.

You will also have:

Proven packaging and artwork experience from concept through to production
Strong project management capability across multiple concurrent projects, timelines and budgets
Technical knowledge of packaging materials, artwork processes and print production
Experience partnering with cross-functional teams and external creative or artwork agencies
Experience within FMCG, retail or consumer packaging
Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills.

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What’s in it for you?

• Flexible working options: We know that work is only one part of your life, so we actively encourage a positive work-life balance and provide hybrid working options to help you achieve it.
• Office perks: Take advantage of our gym facility and fitness classes, free parking, BBQ area, mini-Coles supermarket, fooderie hub where you can sample new products before they hit the shelves, school holiday program and so much more when you come in.
• Discounts: Eligible team members receive 5% discount all year round on your Supermarket and Liquor online and in-store purchases. We also offer additional periods of double discount (10%) at various times throughout the year. As well as hotdeals exclusive to team members that translate into additional savings.
• Reward through recognition: Give and receive recognition, linked to our Coles values, through our digital recognition platform ‘mythanks’. You can accumulate points to redeem in the online shop for exciting gifts and electronic gift cards from an extensive range of retailers.
• Opportunities for learning and development: No matter where you start within our diverse business, you’ll have experiences, exposure, and education to satisfy you. Discover and explore a variety of career development programs and job-specific training.
• Paid parental leave: We understand how important your life outside work is and offer permanent team members paid parental leave to support you in balancing work and family.
• Investment in your future: Our annual team member share plan offer allows eligible team members to make regular pre-tax salary sacrifice deductions to purchase Coles Group shares.

About the recruitment process

We’re continuing to build a gender equitable team, and a culture that is just as diverse, inclusive and welcoming as the communities we serve. We are committed to creating a workplace that is safe and respectful for our team. We encourage applications from people of all ages, cultures (including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples), abilities, sexual orientation and gender identities.

We’re happy to adjust our recruitment process to support candidates with disability. For further information and additional contact details visit the ‘Our Recruitment Process’ section of our careers site or email inclusionrecruitment@coles.com.au

Job ID: 192588

Employment Type: Full time