Calling all Marksmen and women

We’re looking for a Lead Designer, or Senior Designer with the ambition to be a lead to join our busy Birmingham studio. Experience working with pharmaceuticals brands is vital for this role. The ideal candidate will be able to demonstrate their skills and experience in the design of packaging and off-pack comms, the creation of guidelines documents and the production of illustrated assets and infographics and photographic art direction.

As a Lead Designer you will be an independent creative, comfortable with pharmaceutical brand creative and confident in managing a project team and workflow. You will be client facing, so will be confident and articulate, leading presentations and playing a key role in the account development.


Key Functions & Skills

Responsible: for the creative quality across an account, handling the demands and working with the client services team to ensure we produce the highest quality creative, on time, every time

Interrogate: every piece of work in the context of the brief, the overarching ideation and where applicable; the supplied guidelines. Ensure that we remain within workable levels of flex in all areas and ultimately true to the Client

Create: a final suite of work that fits together seamlessly as a campaign or product family

Present: Your work with the confidence that comes from knowing that you have done all that you can

Detail, detail, detail: ensure all the I’s are dotted and T’s crossed when executing a brand vision.

Team Responsibilities
• Working in partnership with the Account Director
• Leading multiple project teams
• Reporting the account creative into the Creative Director
• Be an active participant in agency life and get involved with internal initiatives

KPI’s
• A score of 80% + satisfaction for creative in Client surveys
• Creative work delivered on time and on brief – consistent, accurate and efficient interpretation and roll out of creative concepts across all channels/ sku’s/ media
• Development of the account in financial terms and winning new work across the client business

Calling all Marksmen and women (with a sweet tooth).

We’re looking for a talented designer to join our Birmingham studio. But what sort of designer and what exactly does talented mean? Hold your horses, I’m getting on to it! We want a designer with ideas. No clearer? Allow me to use an analogy, possibly a bad one (at the time of writing I haven’t decided): packaging design and layout are your bread and butter, but a little bit of unexpected magic is your jam. You must be able to take a brief from packaging through to a retail campaign. You’ll be vocal – heck, even opinionated (tell me if you don’t think the jam sandwich analogy is any good!).

We’re not too worried how long you’ve been in the game or what high school you went to – just show us some magic and a burning desire to succeed.


Key Functions & Skills

Interrogate: every brief so that you can create the most adventurous solution possible.
Create: a final suite of work that fits together seamlessly as a campaign and demonstrably ladders up to the overarching concept/ idea.
Present: Your work with the confidence that comes from knowing that you have done all that you can.
Detail: ensure all the I’s are dotted and T’s crossed when executing a brand vision.
Demonstrate: proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite from design and layout to retouch, as well scamping skills.
Attitude: to push the boundaries of a creative and the brief in packaging and retail design – actively encouraging the same attitude across the studio.


Team Responsibilities
• Play an active role in supporting both your immediate colleagues and those across the agency
• Challenge, colleagues and clients to push the boundaries of the brief
• Be an active participant in agency life and get involved with internal initiatives

KPI’s
• Creative work delivered on time and on brief – consistent, accurate and efficient interpretation and roll out of creative concepts across all channels/ sku’s/ media

6 months, fixed term contract. Working 10am to 2pm, Monday to Friday
- Salary will be prorated to reflect working hours and will be dependent on experience -


Role:
To provide administrative support to the Studio and Office Manager.

Responsibilities:
• General office duties and ordering of office, kitchen & creative stock
• Contact for suppliers & building maintenance
• Scheduling of couriers
• Room preparation and hospitality for meetings
• Digital administration work - expenses for studio purchases
• Contact for IT issues & new equipment
• Purchasing of software’s/images/fonts – maintaining records
• Ad-hoc assistance with travel bookings for the studio

Skills and Abilities:
• Experience in a similar role
• Good organisational and communication skills
• Ability to multitask
• Proficient in using MS Office Software
• Interest in the design industry would be advantageous but not essential



** Strictly no Agencies **

SGSCO are equal opportunities employers, who value diversity and are strongly committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and all applicants for employment. Equal opportunities are the only acceptable way to conduct business and we believe that the more inclusive our environments are, the better our work will be.

Serves as Project Manager for a limited number of key accounts. The purpose of this position is to facilitate jobs in the execution phase of our Client’s artwork and pre-press process for packaging production. As a key facilitator within the supply chain for packaging artwork issues, you will communicate with design firms, printers, engravers, On-Site Personnel /Sales and Clients to ensure proper printability for packaging. As a key figure within the process, you will help maintain and improve Southern Graphic’s relationship with the Client. Your primary concern will be to coordinate packaging production via job instructions and schedules to complete jobs. Within SGS, you will effectively communicate specifications for each piece of packaging artwork on your brands by utilizing our order entry system as well as being a resource for production departments when issues or questions arise. The Project Manager is the primary resource to the On-Site Personnel and Sales, and the key point of contact to the Production Department at SGS. PM must be able to adapt and create a plan when colleagues are absent.


**Previous experience of working with design, artwork, packaging or print would be an advantage.**

This position is for a period of 6 months

Key Responsibilities:
Client/Supply Chain Interaction
• Consult with On-Site Personnel and/or Client during the artwork development and pre-press
• execution.
• Attend any pre-production meetings (or other meetings), when feasible, per On-Site Personnel’s/Sales request or request of the Client.
• Respond in a timely manner to Clients.
• Establish a good and professional working relationship with our Client(s) and design firm(s), engravers and printers.
• Communicate artwork issues with the Client/On-Site Personnel /Sales/Printer.
• Communicate minor issues direct with design firms. If timing is impacted, contact Client/
• On-Site Personnel/Sales.
• Respond in a timely fashion to requests of Client/On-Site Personnel /Sales and others
• Document all critical and pertinent information that may impact quality
• Participate in process improvement efforts and various production meetings to foster a positive creative impact on the business.


Project Coordination
• Gather, coordinate and communicate job-related information to production
• Verify technical supplied data is correct to supplied art
• Schedule and see that deadlines are being met on all aspects of the project
• Review PDFs for questions/comments
• Troubleshooting and problem solving with the plant
• Shipping - print tools and tracking when necessary
• Communicate received and shipped art to On-Site Personnel/Sales and perform user functionality in a Client’s database used for tracking artwork projects
• Understand the Client’s process (deliverables, rework)
• Communicate any and all issues to Management ASAP
• Order entry (ensure orders are complete and concise when delivered to production)

Required Skills, Abilities and Qualifications:
• GCSE or equivalent
• Experience in the design, print or production art industry
• Full comprehension in reading work instructions and business memos
• Proofreading skills required
• Ability to work independently after initial training

Advantageous:
• Experience in a similar role, working at a similar level
• Previous experience as a CSR in the print industry

Imagine yourself at the heart of a dynamic, inspiring and future-focused team, helping to build the reputation of household-name brands around the world. Imagine seeing a product picked off a shelf, with the knowledge that you were part of that motivation. That’s what our clients do. They are a global collective of companies that enables brands to Own The Moment™, when a customer’s interest can be converted into action.

Great salary and benefits package including 25 days holiday, Employer contribution pension scheme and Private Medical.

Role:
Responsible to ensure all deliverables will print according to the brief supplied and brand consistencies are adhered to.

Key Responsibilities:
• Check the digital artwork / proofs being produced will print and are completed to the brief supplied.
• To feedback errors to production team in a timely manner.
• To use internal MIS in accordance with standardised work procedures to ensure an accurate permanent asset database is maintained.
• To understand the importance of using systems and to monitor and record QC errors on all jobs.
• To adhere to all internal processes in place for art working and repro
• To adhere to all reporting processes set up within the department
• Provide input into development of QC process based on client needs.

Skills and Abilities:
• Excellent, proven interpersonal, verbal and written communications skills.
• Experience working with digital artwork files
• Experience of proof reading
• Demonstrate ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced office setting.
• Keen eye for detail.
• Demonstrate ability to share skills and knowledge with others.
• Understand technical aspects of reprographics and be able to quality check trapping and separations.
• Good knowledge of the graphic Mac applications, illustrator, Acrobat are preferable.
• Good knowledge of different print processes: Flexo, Litho, Gravure.


Please note that we do not accept submissions via post due to data protection restrictions.

Repro Operator (pre-press)

Role:
To ensure that all images and files are complete and ready for printing according to the printers specifications.

Key Responsibilities:
• Ensure that all work is completed to client guidelines and to the standards outlined in the process and procedures
• Ensure artwork interpretation is achievable within print production constraints
• Amending, checking & pre-flighting artwork
• Ensure client guidelines are followed
• Ensure artwork meets printer specifications and print process
• Flagging up any potential artwork errors and fixing if necessary
• Providing colour proofs for client sign off
• Using Adobe CS packages to perform all art working and prepress requirements
• Ensuring accuracy and consistency of artwork
• Ability to mentor new & junior staff, provide training to less experienced team members

Skills and Abilities:
• Extensive experience using Adobe CS packages
• Excellent, proven interpersonal, verbal and written communications skills for daily interaction with account management / traffic team
• Knowledge of artwork, pre-press and repro procedures
• Demonstrated ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced office setting
• Demonstrated ability to share skills and knowledge with others
• Ability to work both as part of a team and unsupervised
• Proven experience of artwork creation and manipulation to a high standard
• Ability to understand and execute instructions
• Must be detail-oriented
• To adhere to all internal processes in place for digital workflows
• To adhere to all reporting processes set up within the department
• Effective problem-solving
• Ability to manage own workload and meet customer deliveries
• Ability to work to tight deadlines under pressure

Advantageous:
• Strong knowledge of artwork, pre-press and repro procedures
• A keen eye for colour and colour matching skills
• You will have solid experience of working within a prepress environment
• Experience of the print industry and processes





**The following pre-screening checks are required, if you are successful in your application**
- An identity check.
- A criminal record check.
- Verification of education qualifications or other skills claimed
- A debarment check, where required
- Verification of pertinent licenses including motor vehicle licenses, certifications and operating documents that are required by law or due to the nature of the position/job description and/or responsibilities
- A previous employment reference check
- Verification of dates of employment claimed for the previous five (5) years
- Verification of home address for previous five (5) years

Role:
To create 3D images of packaging and products using a variety of methods and software at SGS Tamworth.

Key Responsibilities:
• Constructing and/or editing 3D models using Maya and Photoshop
• To manipulate and enhance 3D images prior to dispatch
• Preparation/conversion of supplied artwork for use in 3D images using Adobe Illustrator
• Responsibility for ensuring line manager is kept informed of the progress of the jobs they are working on, and any impact there is to the production plan
• To understand the importance of using systems and to record progress on jobs
• To ensure all quality control procedures are adhered to

Skills and Abilities:

• A sound working knowledge of Maya, (or similar 3D software), Octane (or similar), and Adobe Photoshop
• Experience using other Adobe CS applications, Illustrator/Acrobat
• Demonstrated ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced office setting
• Demonstrated ability to share skills and knowledge with others
• Ability to work both as part of a team and unsupervised
• Ability to understand and execute instructions
• A keen eye for detail and the ability to produce high quality images to tight deadlines
• A keen eye for colour
• To adhere to all internal processes in place for digital workflows
• To adhere to all reporting processes set up within the department
• Effective problem-solving
• Ability to manage own workload and meet customer deliveries

Advantageous:
• Photography skills
• Interest or ability in helping to create automated systems and develop more efficient ways of working.

We are looking for 3D Artists to join our expanding CGI team in our amazing redeveloped Maltings facility in Hull. The role will be working within a vibrant team, creating beautiful, compelling, realistic packaging & product images for a wide range of applications for some of the biggest and best loved brands on the plant. You will be working in a fabulous environment with a great social scene.

Check out our great building and facilities in the twitter link.
https://twitter.com/SGScoEurope


Functions/Responsibilities:
• Create photorealistic 3D CGI of products & packaging to high technical and aesthetic standards
• Complete high-quality work on time and to specification
• Be able to troubleshoot common technical issues
• Help a developing team with your 3D knowledge
• Be creative and proactive in executing and assisting on all projects
• Excellent communication skills & attention to detail.
• Good organisational and analytical skills
• A desire to learn from other members of the team, share knowledge and new discoveries
• Willingness to do repetitive tasks & general helping on all project types
Education and/or Experience Required:
• Good knowledge of creating CG in 3D Max & Vray
• 3D skills that can be used to resolve issues in creative and effective ways
• Must have excellent communication and organizational skills
• Knowledge of CG lighting and shading techniques
• Ability to troubleshoot common rendering issues

Advantageous
• Knowledge of Maya
• Good knowledge of Adobe suite including Photoshop & Illustrator
• Scripting experience
• Photography experience
• Knowledge Nuke & After FX

Job Specification

SGSCO is a collective of companies, expertise, and talent assembled specifically to help brands own every possible moment — in the physical world and in the digital world — when a consumer’s desire can be converted into action. We are not a holding company, we’re the team for the future, helping brands own the moment. With offices in the UK, Europe, North America and Asia, SGSCO boasts a diverse client base consisting of many well-known global brands.

Due to unprecedented growth at The Maltings site, we are currently seeking highly motivated individuals to join our successful & dynamic 3D CGI project management team in a high end, fully equipped facility, in the heart of Hull’s City Centre.

In this role you will be project managing the creation and delivery of high quality, realistic and compelling digital eCommerce imagery for some of the most well-loved and established brands in today’s global marketplace.

In return for your commitment and eagerness to learn, we offer a stable working environment, a competitive salary, private health insurance, plus contributory stakeholder pensions scheme.
Skills & Requirements

Essential Responsibilities, Accountabilities & Results

• All aspects of the management, development and delivery to the customers, from customer relationship development through to briefing and delivery.
• Proven ability to prioritise, multitask and manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fun, fast-paced environment.
• Responsible for inputting all required data into SGS/client bespoke systems.
• Managing task assignments/priorities for the 3D production team.
• Responsible for ensuring the efficient and effective co-ordination of 3D projects on behalf of the customer.
• Attending regular reviews of the digital eCommerce content with the client.
• Ensure that all documents are completed in accordance with SGS’ best practice approach.
• Ensuring delivery of all 3D assets are in line with agreed lead times.
• To respond to and log customer complaints creating an action plan for resolution.

Competency Requirements
• Excellent organisational and interpersonal skills.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Ability to exercise flexibility in a deadline driven environment.
• Ability to multi-task, troubleshoot and prioritise.
• Ability to work effectively with a wide variety of personalities.
• Ability to adapt quickly to ever-evolving tech and workflow adaptations.
• Ability to communicate clearly and professionally with all key stakeholders.

Advantageous Skills

• Experience working in a CGI environment.
• Familiarity with MassTransit (or similar file transfer platforms).
• Advanced experience in Microsoft Office suite (specifically Excel).
• Basic experience in using Adobe Acrobat & inDesign.

Job Specification

SGSco require a Flexo Plate Finisher to join their experienced team of Photopolymer Plate Makers, the candidate will need to check the Printing Plates visually for damage, solvent marks and anything else that would be detrimental to the final printed result. The candidate is also expected to cut the Printing Plates using the Kongsberg cutting tables or manually, SOP’s are to be utilised to carry out all of these tasks.
Skills & Requirements
Correctly identifying, resolving or reporting faults
• Strong attention to detail
• Problem-solving abilities
• Ability to work under pressure
• Self-motivation
• Communication
• Must display a positive and friendly attitude as well as appropriate behaviour
• Must be computer literate
• Ability to work to tight deadlines and be a part of a team

Role:
Accurately create artwork for client, following client’s brand guidelines or design requirements, with the ability to create multilingual artwork whilst maintaining consistency across the complete range and ensure that all images and files are complete and ready for printing according to the printers’ specifications.

Key Responsibilities:
• Ensure that all work is completed to client guidelines and to the standards outlined in the process and procedures
• Ensure artwork interpretation is achievable within print production constraints (maximum colours, minimum dot, TAC limit etc.)
• Prepare accurate artworks from approved design and brief
• Ensure client guidelines are followed
• Roll-out artwork across complicated multilingual packs from translation documents
• Develop and update master artworks and guideline documentation
• Ability to mentor new & junior staff, provide training to less experienced team members
• Responsibility for ensuring line and traffic managers are kept informed of the progress of jobs, and any impact there is to the production plan or deadlines
• To ensure all quality control procedures are adhered to and all relevant documents are completed

Skills and Abilities:
• Must have relevant experience in a similar field
• Must be proficient in Adobe Illustrator
• Demonstrated ability to plan production to meet timelines Excellent, proven interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced studio setting
• Demonstrated ability to share skills and knowledge with others
• Proven experience of artwork creation and manipulation to a high standard
• Effective problem-solving and mediation skills
• Ability to understand and execute creative direction and instructions
• Excellent communication skills required for daily interaction with project management and production team

Advantageous:
• Experience of the packaging print industry
• Experience of colour separating files for multiple print processes (Litho, Flexo, Gravure, Dry Offset etc.)
• Experience of working within a prepress environment
• Experience using Esko software


**Strictly No Agencies**



The following pre-screening checks are required, if you are successful in your application:
• An identity check
• A criminal record check
• Verification of education qualifications or other skills claimed
• A previous employment reference check
• Verification of dates of employment claimed for the previous five (5) years
• Verification of home address for previous five (5) years



SGSCO are equal opportunities employers, who value diversity and are strongly committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and all applicants for employment. Equal opportunities are the only acceptable way to conduct business and we believe that the more inclusive our environments are, the better our work will be.

So, if you’re looking to develop your career as a Production Artist, please apply via the button shown.

Role:
Responsible to ensure all deliverables are correct to the brief supplied and brand constancies are adhered to.

Key Responsibilities:
• Check the digital artwork / proofs being produced are done to the brief supplied
• To feedback errors to production team in a timely manner
• To use internal MIS system in accordance with standardised work procedures to ensure an accurate permanent asset database is maintained
• To understand the importance of using systems and to monitor and record QC errors on all jobs
• To adhere to all internal processes in place for art working
• To adhere to all reporting processes set up within the department
• Provide input into development of QC process based on client needs

Skills and Abilities:
• Excellent, proven interpersonal, verbal and written communications skills
• Demonstrate ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced office setting
• Keen eye for detail
• Demonstrate ability to share skills and knowledge with others
• Good knowledge of the graphic Mac applications, Illustrator, Acrobat are preferable but not essential


**Strictly No Agencies**



The following pre-screening checks are required, if you are successful in your application:
• An identity check
• A criminal record check
• Verification of education qualifications or other skills claimed
• A previous employment reference check
• Verification of dates of employment claimed for the previous five (5) years
• Verification of home address for previous five (5) years



SGSCO are equal opportunities employers, who value diversity and are strongly committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and all applicants for employment. Equal opportunities are the only acceptable way to conduct business and we believe that the more inclusive our environments are, the better our work will be.

So, if you’re looking to develop your career as a Digital Artwork Quality Controller (Proof Reader), please apply via the button shown.

SGSCO is a collective of companies, expertise, and talent assembled specifically to help brands own every possible moment — in the physical world and in the digital world — when a consumer’s desire can be converted into action. We are not a holding company, we’re the team for the future, helping brands own the moment. With offices in the UK, Europe, North America and Asia, SGSCO boasts a diverse client base consisting of many well-known global brands.

In return for your commitment and eagerness to learn, we offer a stable working environment, a competitive salary, private health insurance, plus contributory stakeholder pensions scheme.

Role:
A keen delivery driver is required for an early start to deliver plates across the country to our customers.

Key Responsibilities:
• To be responsible for the care of plates and to deliver to printing sites across the country

Full clean driving licence is required, a polite manner is needed in being the face of SGS to our customers
You may be required from time to time to drive a hired transit van

Job Specification
SGSCO is a collective of companies, expertise, and talent assembled specifically to help brands own every possible moment — in the physical world and in the digital world — when a consumer’s desire can be converted into action. We are not a holding company, we’re the team for the future, helping brands own the moment. With offices in the UK, Europe, North America and Asia, SGSCO boasts a diverse client base consisting of many well-known global brands. We currently have a vacancy for a Project Manager to join our team. In return for your commitment and eagerness to learn, we offer a stable working environment, a competitive salary, private health insurance, plus contributory stakeholder pensions scheme. Skills & Requirements

Job Title: Project Manager
Due to continued growth, we are offering a fantastic opportunity to develop a valuable and rewarding career by joining a talented and dedicated team in an amazing working environment, where you will receive ongoing support and training. If you’re a highly motivated individual who’s eager to learn, have a great work ethic and the drive and ambition to contribute to our highly skilled workforce then we want to hear from you. Working as part of a team in a fast paced, high volume environment, you will be required to deliver excellence in the standards of service and care to our customers. You will carry responsibility for the timely delivery of products to the customer. You will be the main point of contact for supporting customer requirements, coordinating administrative and artwork services and taking care of process issues. This role will oversee artwork creation for printed packaging based on technical specifications and design guidelines in case of text changes, launches, transfers and technical changes.

• All aspects of the management, development and delivery to the customers, from customer relationship development through to briefing and delivery.
• Main point of contact for artwork related issues for multiple external suppliers with the responsibility for negotiations affecting all artwork creation and approval processes.
• Responsible for inputting all required data into SGS and Client bespoke systems, delivering works instructions to internal departments at each milestone within the workflow.
• Responsible for ensuring the efficient and effective co-ordination of projects on behalf of the customer.
• Ensure that all documents are completed in accordance with SGS’ best practice approach.
Ensuring delivery of all deliverables are in line with agreed lead times.
• To respond to and log customer complaints creating an action plan for resolution.
• Responsible for highlighting any errors or deviations from standard work procedures to the relevant internal departments.
• Coordinating and communicating with many functions: Regulatory, Quality, Production, Supply Chain and Marketing.
• Manage the coordination in relevant steps of the artwork creation among internal & external customers and with customer suppliers.
• Responsible for setting the right priorities to ensure timely delivery of the “ready for print” artwork. This role is for an exceptional individual seeking a challenge. Required Skills, Abilities, and Qualifications: • A proven track record in a similar role.
• A proven track record of delivery excellent customer service.
• Ability to interpret client briefs and the capability to expedite to necessary areas of the business in order to achieve the clients’ timeline.
• First rate project management skills
• Administration/briefing excellence.
• Excellent Interpersonal/communication skills
• Knowledge of packaging artwork production.
• A keen eye for detail and a good understanding of the artwork/print process.
• Excellent knowledge and be proficient in the use of the Microsoft Office Suite.

Advantageous:
• Experience in a similar role, working at a similar level
• Previous experience as a CSR in the print industry

Job Purpose
To support the Design Director in managing all aspects of Design across a selection of Oral Health Care (OHC) brands, developing and implementing an understanding of strategic, tactical and operational level design thinking and management – whilst undertaking the individual management of suitable projects.

The Junior Design Manager will report to the Design Director and work collaboratively with marketing and other functions, helping to ensure quality and the delivery of design excellence and consistency, and thus building brand equity. To help drive high Design quality and consistency at both the category level, in R&D and in the LOCs.

THE ROLE
- Support the Design Director who leads global projects for specific brands and to independently manage several medium complexity projects as identified by the Design Director as being suitable for experience and learning opportunities.

- Support the Design Director manages multiple stakeholders including Marketing, Marketing Excellence, R&D, LOC teams and external partners.

- Requires the ability to influence and challenge marketing on Design best practice.

- Additionally, this role needs to be effective as the external face of of our client to design agencies.

- To work on projects that span multiple geographies and cultures, with colleagues from all parts of the world.

- Must demonstrate resilience and flexibility to effectively operate within the organisation.


EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
• At least 3 to 4 years working in agency/client environment in design management or related function
• Commercial acumen developed from experience of being part of a multi-functional team
• Design experience / understanding of Branding, Design and Innovation process, Design thinking and how this applies to a business
• Junior management experience in FMCG/Healthcare environment (preferable) or Design related business
• Experience of other Design disciplines including brand, structural packaging, POS, expert, advertising, digital
• Experience of verbal and written design brief authoring
• A working knowledge and experience of print processes, technicalities and finishing
• Experience with qualitative and quantitative market and design research and insights
• Experience with global/local design partners on design projects
• Experience / understanding of managing design budget
• Solid strategic thinking, commercial and marketing skills
• Understanding of the strategic challenges (competitive, environmental, consumer trends, client capabilities) and competitive environment facing the client.
• Experience successfully cooperating with people of different levels internally and externally (multiple design partners) and effectively managing design to deliver business objectives
• Ability to recognise, respond to (internal and external) customer expectations with sense of urgency
• Ability to take actions, decisions & to generate ideas, strategies, processes in promised timely manner; involvement in designs or other work requiring creative imagination
• A working knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite and other relevant software

Why is this Level of Experience Required?
This role is expected to support the Design Director in establishing Design as a critical business driver for CH and transform the culture around Design. The primary focus will be in the ability to support the Design Director manage a range of projects and help translate design strategy into business results through the development of brand visual brand language & creation of distinctive assets across multiple channels / touch-points to advance the brands, improve efficiency and optimise cost


SKILLS/BACKGROUND
The ability to work in colloboration with the Design Director and indepentantly to build upon solid strategic skills whilst balancing the tactical and operational requirements of managing design projects.
This role requires the ability to work in colloboration with the design artwork coordinator team, technical knowledge is required to:
- Collaborate effectively with GMS on Pack & Product Development function
- Ensure consistent ways of working
- Adhere to design research best practice
- Deliver against the expectations for Design
• Strong organisational & administration skills to ensure accurate and visible project management





** The following pre-screening checks are required, if you are successful in your application **
• An identity check
• A criminal record check
• Verification of education qualifications or other skills claimed
• A debarment check, where required
• Verification of pertinent licenses including motor vehicle licenses, certifications and operating documents that are required by law or due to the nature of the position/job description and/or responsibilities
• A previous employment reference check
• Verification of dates of employment claimed for the previous five (5) years
• Verification of home address for previous five (5) years

Role:
The purpose of this position is to support the Project Manager and/or customer in all assigned administrative tasks associated with customer requirements. This is inclusive of effectively managing and monitoring the accuracy and completion of assigned tasks within expected timelines and per the customer procedures. This is achieved by working as a functional team member with Project Managers in all assigned duties and responsibilities.

Essential Responsibilities, Accountabilities & Results:

Order Entry
• Opens dockets and assesses materials received.
• Enters data for all jobs and project alterations in system.
• Ensures all procedures for internal job costing are followed.
• Ensures accurate information of design files, layouts and specifications received from sales and/or customer and coordinates with appropriate sales and/or customer. Information is used to complete “Product Definition” of each job.

Production Coordination
• Documents any and all correspondence pertaining to each job.
• Coordinates and/or participates in art turnover meetings with SGS Production Manager(s) and operators to ensure correct transfer of information is given for job completion.
• Ensures customer supplied inks and stocks are received when necessary.
• Enters requisitions and coordinates outside services as required by Production department.
• Ensures PO numbers are received, and quotes are prepared prior to job shipping.
• Completes all shipping papers.
• “Closes out” jobs within 48 hours of job shipping.
• Files all current and accurate working materials in specified locations.
• Determines ink requirements for press and customer review and approval if providing on-site customer support.

Quality Control
• Checks all materials and proofs prior to being issued to customers to ensure accuracy and accordance with internal quality assurance standards.
• Approves internal colour work for jobs through liaison with Colour Manager.

Customer Service Support
• Answers and solves customer’s queries.
• Learns layout requirement for each customer and ensures prompt response to layout questions.
• Liaises with sales and/or customers to obtain missing information or materials. May communicate directly with customer depending on account structure.
• Participates in customer meetings with or without sales staff as an information source and to ensure positive customer relations.
• Provides sales and/or customers with status of current jobs to ensure customers kept updated.
• Advises sales and/or customers of any delays in meeting delivery dates.
• Advises production department of any special customer requirements.
• Liaises with front-end, sales, production, scheduler and plants to ensure accurate and complete information provided to complete jobs. If providing on-site customer service, will communicate directly with customer production/scheduling staff.
• Liaises and works with suppliers to prepare orders to meet customer needs.
• Prepares documentation for customer press.

Reporting/Follow-Up
• Ensures any customer concerns or issues are addressed by advising Customer Service Manager/Account Manager and following up as necessary.
• Advises Customer Service Manager/Account Manager of any difficulty obtaining quotes or P.O. numbers.

This position requires the following knowledge and skills:
• GCSEs or equivalent.
• Full comprehension in reading work instructions and business memos.
• Ability to work independently after initial training.
• Administrative experience, or similar

Advantageous:
• Experience in a similar role and industry


**Strictly No Agencies**



The following pre-screening checks are required, if you are successful in your application:
• An identity check
• A criminal record check
• Verification of education qualifications or other skills claimed
• A previous employment reference check
• Verification of dates of employment claimed for the previous five (5) years
• Verification of home address for previous five (5) years



SGSCO are equal opportunities employers, who value diversity and are strongly committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and all applicants for employment. Equal opportunities are the only acceptable way to conduct business and we believe that the more inclusive our environments are, the better our work will be.

So, if you’re looking to develop your career as a Project Coordinator / Admin Assistant, please apply via the button shown.

Role:
Responsible for the overseeing of customer service activities relating to the supply of SGS goods and services to our blue-chip client. To uphold and develop the client relationship and ensure consistent quality of work produced.

Responsibilities:
You will have one main goal to focus on, the delivery of top class customer service based on measurable key performance indicators and quality control. You should have a good understanding of reprographics, print and knowledge of the FMCG industry.

Key Responsibilities
• To liaise with the client on existing, and forthcoming projects, including the planning and development of plans to complete those projects within the client time scales and to the quality levels expected
• To oversee and input client briefs accurately to optimise production
• To liaise between the client and the production team ensuring all information to enable production is clear, concise and delivered within timeframe
• To uphold and represent the company on a daily basis, developing relationships with all relevant internal departments and client partners alike whilst maintaining a professional attitude at all times

Skills
• Demonstrate an understanding of the client and work that the client produces
• Show strong organisational skills within all aspects of their team including Holiday cover and dealing with client escalation issues in a calm and effective manner
• Demonstrate influencing skills and an ability to lead the client’s decision making
• Effective communication skills and the ability to provide client updates
• Astute attention to detail

Internal Systems
• To use MySGS in accordance with standardised work procedures to ensure work schedules are adhered to and an accurate permanent record is maintained
• To use any client based or web-based industry briefing and approval system in accordance to standardised work procedures
• To understand the importance of using systems and to monitor and record progress on all jobs
• To continually maintain system so all information is correct for client and partners
• To adhere to all internal processes in place
• To adhere to all reporting processes set up within the department

Commercial and Strategic
• Support the financial process, ensuring that jobs are closed immediately on completion so that invoicing is timely and accurate

Quality Control
• To oversee that all jobs are proofed and signed off through relevant departments within the client
• To communicate priorities to all relevant parties to ensure timelines are respected


Qualifications / Requirements:
• Relevant, proven client services experience in the packaging graphics industry
• Good general managerial skills, including interpersonal and client service skills, administrative and financial efficiency, effective prioritisation of projects and the ability to cope under pressure in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent use of Microsoft packages
• Broad technical knowledge of various printing processes, including flexographic Gravure, Litho



**Strictly No Agencies**



The following pre-screening checks are required, if you are successful in your application:
• An identity check
• A criminal record check
• Verification of education qualifications or other skills claimed
• A previous employment reference check
• Verification of dates of employment claimed for the previous five (5) years
• Verification of home address for previous five (5) years


SGSCO are equal opportunities employers, who value diversity and are strongly committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and all applicants for employment. Equal opportunities are the only acceptable way to conduct business and we believe that the more inclusive our environments are, the better our work will be.

So, if you’re looking to develop your career as a Project/Account Manager, please apply via the button shown.

Job Title: Software Quality & Support
Salary: Competitive + benefits (inc. 25 days holiday, company pension scheme, private healthcare, life assurance, eye care scheme and more)
Location: Hull, HU9

Imagine yourself at the heart of a dynamic, inspiring and future-focused team, helping to build the reputation of household-name brands around the world. Imagine seeing a product picked off a shelf, with the knowledge that you were part of that motivation. That’s what our clients do. They are a global collective of companies that enables brands to Own The Moment™, when a customer’s interest can be converted into action.

We currently have a vacancy for a Software Quality & Assurance to join our team, working at 'breaking' new software to help eliminate bugs and improve the quality of finished products.
In return for your commitment and eagerness to learn, we offer a stable working environment, a competitive salary, private health insurance, plus contributory stakeholder pensions scheme.


As an SGSCO Software Quality Assurance you will be responsible for:
• Creating/updating training documents and user guides
• Working with customers/employees to identify software problems and advising on solutions

Key skills we are looking for are one or more of the following:
• Analytical skills and an ability to see the big picture
• Organizational skills
• Sense of responsibility
• Independent judgement
• Self-sufficiency, resourcefulness
• Aptitude for teamwork

Advantageous
• HND/Degree education
• Relevant IT qualification
• Experience of automated testing and/or Selenium would be an advantage



Please note that we do not accept submissions via post due to data protection restrictions.
-Strictly No Agencies-

Job Title: Software Quality & Support
Salary: Competitive + benefits (inc. 25 days holiday, company pension scheme, private healthcare, life assurance, eye care scheme and more)
Location: Tamworth, B78

Imagine yourself at the heart of a dynamic, inspiring and future-focused team, helping to build the reputation of household-name brands around the world. Imagine seeing a product picked off a shelf, with the knowledge that you were part of that motivation. That’s what our clients do. They are a global collective of companies that enables brands to Own The Moment™, when a customer’s interest can be converted into action.

We currently have a vacancy for a Software Quality & Assurance to join our team, working at 'breaking' new software to help eliminate bugs and improve the quality of finished products.
In return for your commitment and eagerness to learn, we offer a stable working environment, a competitive salary, private health insurance, plus contributory stakeholder pensions scheme.


As an SGSCO Software Quality Assurance you will be responsible for:
• Creating/updating training documents and user guides
• Working with customers/employees to identify software problems and advising on solutions

Key skills we are looking for are one or more of the following:
• Analytical skills and an ability to see the big picture
• Organizational skills
• Sense of responsibility
• Independent judgement
• Self-sufficiency, resourcefulness
• Aptitude for teamwork

Advantageous
• HND/Degree education
• Relevant IT qualification
• Experience of automated testing and/or Selenium would be an advantage



Please note that we do not accept submissions via post due to data protection restrictions.
-Strictly No Agencies-

Vacancy Title: Junior Software Developer 1
Vacancy Type: Permanent - Full Time
Salary Range: £23K - £30K
Location: Hull / East Riding of Yorkshire / York / Lincolnshire
Working Hours: 37.5 hours per week (8:30am – 5:00pm days)

The Company
SGSCO is a collective of companies, expertise, and talent assembled specifically to help brands own every possible moment — in the physical world and in the digital world — when a consumer’s desire can be converted into action. We are not a holding company, we’re the team for the future, helping brands own the moment. With offices in the UK, Europe, North America and Asia, SGSCO boasts a diverse client base consisting of many well-known global brands.

The Role
We currently have vacancies for Junior Software Developers to join our team, working on .Net based web applications and services. You will be responsible for:
• Developing and testing full-stack web applications.
• Working from approved customer specifications.
• Maintaining and supporting global software systems.
• Developing and delivering software to agreed timescales.
• Estimating effort and identifying and managing risks to achieve agreed goals.

The Team
You would be part of our global software engineering department joining one of our awesome software development teams, working under instruction from a mentor alongside analysts, testers and developers producing business critical software.

The Candidate
The ideal candidate should have:
• A degree/HND in a computer science or engineering discipline or equivalent experience.
• Proven ability to manage their own workload.
• Experience with one or more of the following:
­ C#
­ ASP.NET / Web
JavaScript
­ Microsoft Visual Studio
­ SQL
­ Microsoft SQL Server / SSRS
­ VSTS / Azure DevOps
­ GIT

Advantageous but not essential:
• Experience with Cloud Technologies, particularly Microsoft Azure.
• A background in graphics technology, particularly within the packaging sector.

The Offer
In return for your commitment and skills, we offer a modern working environment, a competitive salary, private health insurance, plus contributory stakeholder pensions scheme.

Vacancy Title: Mid-Level Software Developer 2
Vacancy Type: Permanent - Full Time
Salary Range: £26K - £35K
Location: Hull / East Riding of Yorkshire / York / Lincolnshire
Working Hours: 37.5 hours per week (8:30am – 5:00pm days)

The Company
SGSCO is a collective of companies, expertise, and talent assembled specifically to help brands own every possible moment — in the physical world and in the digital world — when a consumer’s desire can be converted into action. We are not a holding company, we’re the team for the future, helping brands own the moment. With offices in the UK, Europe, North America and Asia, SGSCO boasts a diverse client base consisting of many well-known global brands.

The Role
We currently have vacancies for Software Developers to join our team, working on .Net based web applications and services. You will be responsible for:
• Developing and testing full-stack web applications.
• Working from approved customer specifications.
• Maintaining and supporting global software systems.
• Developing and delivering software to agreed timescales.
• Estimating effort and identifying and managing risks to achieve agreed goals.

The Team
You would be part of our global software engineering department joining one of our awesome software development teams, working under instruction from a mentor alongside analysts, testers and developers producing business critical software.

The Candidate
The ideal candidate should have:
• A degree/HND in a computer science or engineering discipline or equivalent experience.
• 3+ years’ software development and testing experience.
• Proven ability to manage their own workload.
• Experience with one or more of the following:
­ C#
­ ASP.NET / Web Applications
­ JavaScript
­ Microsoft Visual Studio
­ SQL
­ Microsoft SQL Server / SSRS
­ VSTS / Azure DevOps
­ GIT

Advantageous but not essential:
• Experience with Cloud Technologies, particularly Microsoft Azure.
• A background in graphics technology, particularly within the packaging sector.

The Offer
In return for your commitment and skills, we offer a modern working environment, a competitive salary, private health insurance, plus contributory stakeholder pensions scheme.

Vacancy Title: Mid-Senior Software Developer 3
Vacancy Type: Permanent - Full Time
Salary Range: £28K - £41K
Location: Hull / East Riding of Yorkshire / York / Lincolnshire
Working Hours: 37.5 hours per week (8:30am – 5:00pm days)

The Company
SGSCO is a collective of companies, expertise, and talent assembled specifically to help brands own every possible moment — in the physical world and in the digital world — when a consumer’s desire can be converted into action. We are not a holding company, we’re the team for the future, helping brands own the moment. With offices in the UK, Europe, North America and Asia, SGSCO boasts a diverse client base consisting of many well-known global brands.

The Role
We currently have vacancies for Software Developers to join our team, working on .Net based web applications and services. You will be responsible for:
• Designing, developing and testing full-stack web applications and driving development at all stages of the software development lifecycle.
• Working from approved customer specifications, liaising with key stakeholders and third parties.
• Assisting the team leader in leading the development activities of people assigned to projects.
• Maintaining and supporting global software systems.
• Developing and delivering software to agreed timescales.
• Scoping and estimating effort and identifying and managing risks to achieve project goals in line with business objectives.

The Team
You would be part of our global software engineering department joining one of our awesome software development teams, working under instruction from a mentor alongside analysts, testers and developers producing business critical software.

The Candidate
The ideal candidate should have:
• A degree/HND in a computer science or engineering discipline or equivalent experience.
• 6+ years’ software development and testing experience.
• Proven ability to manage and deliver software projects.
• Experience of following Agile methodologies to deliver software.
• The ability to perform several tasks simultaneously to meet deadlines.
• Evidence of mentoring junior team members on best practices and development techniques including participation in code reviews.
• Experience with one or more of the following:
­ C#
­ ASP.NET / Web Applications
­ JavaScript
­ Microsoft Visual Studio
­ SQL
­ Microsoft SQL Server / SSRS
­ VSTS / Azure DevOps
­ GIT
Advantageous but not essential:
• Experience with Cloud Technologies, particularly Microsoft Azure.
• A background in graphics technology, particularly within the packaging sector.

The Offer
In return for your commitment and skills, we offer a modern working environment, a competitive salary, private health insurance, plus contributory stakeholder pensions scheme.

Vacancy Title: Junior Software Developer 1
Vacancy Type: Permanent - Full Time
Salary Range: £23K - £30K
Location: Tamworth, B78
Working Hours: 37.5 hours per week (8:30am – 5:00pm days)

The Company
SGSCO is a collective of companies, expertise, and talent assembled specifically to help brands own every possible moment — in the physical world and in the digital world — when a consumer’s desire can be converted into action. We are not a holding company, we’re the team for the future, helping brands own the moment. With offices in the UK, Europe, North America and Asia, SGSCO boasts a diverse client base consisting of many well-known global brands.

The Role
We currently have vacancies for Junior Software Developers to join our team, working on .Net based web applications and services. You will be responsible for:
• Developing and testing full-stack web applications.
• Working from approved customer specifications.
• Maintaining and supporting global software systems.
• Developing and delivering software to agreed timescales.
• Estimating effort and identifying and managing risks to achieve agreed goals.

The Team
You would be part of our global software engineering department joining one of our awesome software development teams, working under instruction from a mentor alongside analysts, testers and developers producing business critical software.

The Candidate
The ideal candidate should have:
• A degree/HND in a computer science or engineering discipline or equivalent experience.
• Proven ability to manage their own workload.
• Experience with one or more of the following:
­ C#
­ ASP.NET / Web
JavaScript
­ Microsoft Visual Studio
­ SQL
­ Microsoft SQL Server / SSRS
­ VSTS / Azure DevOps
­ GIT

Advantageous but not essential:
• Experience with Cloud Technologies, particularly Microsoft Azure.
• A background in graphics technology, particularly within the packaging sector.

The Offer
In return for your commitment and skills, we offer a modern working environment, a competitive salary, private health insurance, plus contributory stakeholder pensions scheme.

Vacancy Title: Mid-Level Software Developer 2
Vacancy Type: Permanent - Full Time
Salary Range: £26K - £35K
Location: Tamworth, B78
Working Hours: 37.5 hours per week (8:30am – 5:00pm days)

The Company
SGSCO is a collective of companies, expertise, and talent assembled specifically to help brands own every possible moment — in the physical world and in the digital world — when a consumer’s desire can be converted into action. We are not a holding company, we’re the team for the future, helping brands own the moment. With offices in the UK, Europe, North America and Asia, SGSCO boasts a diverse client base consisting of many well-known global brands.

The Role
We currently have vacancies for Software Developers to join our team, working on .Net based web applications and services. You will be responsible for:
• Developing and testing full-stack web applications.
• Working from approved customer specifications.
• Maintaining and supporting global software systems.
• Developing and delivering software to agreed timescales.
• Estimating effort and identifying and managing risks to achieve agreed goals.

The Team
You would be part of our global software engineering department joining one of our awesome software development teams, working under instruction from a mentor alongside analysts, testers and developers producing business critical software.

The Candidate
The ideal candidate should have:
• A degree/HND in a computer science or engineering discipline or equivalent experience.
• 3+ years’ software development and testing experience.
• Proven ability to manage their own workload.
• Experience with one or more of the following:
­ C#
­ ASP.NET / Web Applications
­ JavaScript
­ Microsoft Visual Studio
­ SQL
­ Microsoft SQL Server / SSRS
­ VSTS / Azure DevOps
­ GIT

Advantageous but not essential:
• Experience with Cloud Technologies, particularly Microsoft Azure.
• A background in graphics technology, particularly within the packaging sector.

The Offer
In return for your commitment and skills, we offer a modern working environment, a competitive salary, private health insurance, plus contributory stakeholder pensions scheme.

Vacancy Title: Mid-Senior Software Developer 3
Vacancy Type: Permanent - Full Time
Salary Range: £28K - £41K
Location: Tamworth, B78
Working Hours: 37.5 hours per week (8:30am – 5:00pm days)

The Company
SGSCO is a collective of companies, expertise, and talent assembled specifically to help brands own every possible moment — in the physical world and in the digital world — when a consumer’s desire can be converted into action. We are not a holding company, we’re the team for the future, helping brands own the moment. With offices in the UK, Europe, North America and Asia, SGSCO boasts a diverse client base consisting of many well-known global brands.

The Role
We currently have vacancies for Software Developers to join our team, working on .Net based web applications and services. You will be responsible for:
• Designing, developing and testing full-stack web applications and driving development at all stages of the software development lifecycle.
• Working from approved customer specifications, liaising with key stakeholders and third parties.
• Assisting the team leader in leading the development activities of people assigned to projects.
• Maintaining and supporting global software systems.
• Developing and delivering software to agreed timescales.
• Scoping and estimating effort and identifying and managing risks to achieve project goals in line with business objectives.

The Team
You would be part of our global software engineering department joining one of our awesome software development teams, working under instruction from a mentor alongside analysts, testers and developers producing business critical software.

The Candidate
The ideal candidate should have:
• A degree/HND in a computer science or engineering discipline or equivalent experience.
• 6+ years’ software development and testing experience.
• Proven ability to manage and deliver software projects.
• Experience of following Agile methodologies to deliver software.
• The ability to perform several tasks simultaneously to meet deadlines.
• Evidence of mentoring junior team members on best practices and development techniques including participation in code reviews.
• Experience with one or more of the following:
­ C#
­ ASP.NET / Web Applications
­ JavaScript
­ Microsoft Visual Studio
­ SQL
­ Microsoft SQL Server / SSRS
­ VSTS / Azure DevOps
­ GIT
Advantageous but not essential:
• Experience with Cloud Technologies, particularly Microsoft Azure.
• A background in graphics technology, particularly within the packaging sector.

The Offer
In return for your commitment and skills, we offer a modern working environment, a competitive salary, private health insurance, plus contributory stakeholder pensions scheme.