If you are currently employed at Smithfield, please log into Workday and submit your application through the Jobs Hub. A great job-and a great future-awaits you at Smithfield Foods. We’re an $18 billion U.S. food company with nearly 60,000 employees worldwide. We’re looking for motivated people who want to join our team and grow lasting and meaningful careers with us. Join our family today. Apply Now! Your Opportunity Our team members receive industry-competitive salaries and are eligible for great benefits packages: Competitive Pay Annual Bonus Earning Potential Comprehensive Health Insurance, Retirement Benefits and More Education benefit available to full and part time Smithfield team members on their first day of employment. In addition, we offer opportunities for career growth, professional development, and tuition assistance. The position summary states the general nature and purpose of the job. Overall accountabilities are defined in this section. The Graphics Manager is responsible for overall management of all packaged design initiatives for a selected set of brands. The position functions as the liaison between marketing/business managers and design consultancies, pre-press companies and print vendors. The Graphics Manager will collaborate with marketing/business development for design development phases; lead the project through design approvals, information & content gathering and print production and lead cross functional teams throughout the process. Core Responsibilities Manages the daily art workflow process for package design and other selected projects collaborating with design consultancies, graphics management, print and pre-press vendors and marketing management to ensure timely implementation and production. Anticipates obstacles/problems/bottlenecks and acts proactively to avoid and/or prepare contingencies. Manages collection and organization of all content for packaging – dielines, photos/illustrations, cooking instructions, nutritionals, ingredients, UPCs, etc and communicate to design consultancies. Orchestrates review and approval of all packaging design, working closely with cross-functional team (Marketing, Business Development, Regulatory, Commercialization, R&D, Operations, Engineering, & Plant personnel, etc.). Establishes project timelines for design development and production, develops and manages budgets for production. Conducts weekly standing project and graphics team meetings, to track schedules and production timing across multiple projects. Directs design development for corrugated displays & boxes. Provides technical guidance and input across multiple printing processes to ensure that final printed packaging meets quality & color expectations. Attends initial press runs as needed. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. May perform other duties as assigned. Qualifications To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions. Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university in Graphic Design, Marketing or related field and 5 years relevant experience in project management for print/marketing/package design, print production and/or agency/design firm client service, or equivalent combination of education and experience, required. 2 years of demonstrated experience in team management/development or project leadership is required. Strong knowledge of print production management. Moderate proficiency and knowledge of Adobe Illustrator. Strong proficiency in Apple OS and MS Office. Ability to make minor revisions to production files in Adobe Illustrator, a plus. Strong attention to detail in both written and verbal communication. Ability to communicate effectively and develop positive relationships when part of a dynamic and cross-functional team. Well organized and able to handle multiple projects & priorities. Willingness to learn new things and with a focus on continuous improvement. Ability to travel up to 10% of the time. Ability to work well with others in fast paced, dynamic environment. Ability to be respectful, approachable and team oriented while building strong working relationships and a positive work environment. EEO/AA Information Smithfield is an equal opportunity employer committed to workplace diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, gender identity, protected veterans status, status as a disabled individual or any other protected group status or non-job characteristic as directed by law. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment selection process, please call us at 757-357-1595. Salary Range $73,500.00 - $110,625.00 At Smithfield, good food starts with good people. Our nearly 60,000 team members across the globe drive our success. We strive to create a fair, ethical and rewarding work environment, offer excellent benefits packages and education and career advancement opportunities and cultivate a welcoming workplace through our diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives. For Smithfield, "Good food. Responsibly.®" is more than just our tagline; it's what we do. We provide good jobs. We take good care of our animals. We are good stewards of the environment. We do good in our local communities. Smithfield is proud to offer robust, flexible and affordable benefit plans and programs to support our team members and their loved ones, and with out-of-pocket costs, on average, 20 percent less than plans offered by other employers. Beyond our medical plans, our Be Well programs offer tools and resources to enhance your quality of life, at no additional cost. These programs are uniquely tailored to our Smithfield team and provide support for elective surgeries, weight loss, mental health, cancer, kidney disease, diabetes, smoking cessation, asthma, maternity management and more. In addition, Smithfield offers tuition assistance and tuition reimbursement. In partnership with Guild, Smithfield provides upfront tuition assistance, covering up to 100% of tuition costs for various degree and certificate programs and offering partial funding for other learning programs to help team members accomplish their personal and professional goals. Smithfield offers more than 200 fully or partially funded programs across 60 learning partners, including college degrees and certificates in high-growth areas like business, technology, engineering, sustainability and more; high school completion and college preparatory programs; and English language learning. Full-time and part-time Smithfield team members are eligible on their first day of employment. Learn more at smithfield.guildeducation.com. Smithfield’s Education Reimbursement Program provides financial reimbursement to team members who want to further their formal education by obtaining a GED/High School Equivalency (HSE) Diploma or by pursuing an academic degree at an accredited college or university that is not a Guild learning partner. To learn more about Smithfield's benefits, visit smithfieldfoods.com/careerbenefits. Headquartered in Smithfield, Va. since 1936, Smithfield Foods, Inc. is a U.S. food company that employs nearly 60,000 people in seven countries and partners with thousands of American farmers. As one of the world's leading vertically integrated protein companies, we are dedicated to producing “Good food. Responsibly.®” to feed a growing world population. We have pioneered sustainability standards for more than two decades, including our industry-leading commitments to become carbon negative in U.S. company-owned operations and reduce GHG emissions 30% across our entire U.S. value chain by 2030. We believe in the power of protein to end food insecurity and have donated hundreds of millions of food servings to our communities. Smithfield boasts a portfolio of high-quality iconic brands, such as Smithfield®, Eckrich® and Nathan's Famous®, among many others. For more information, visit www.smithfieldfoods.com and connect with us on Facebook, X, formerly known as Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram and Threads. Not finding the right fit? Let us know you're interested in a future opportunity by clicking Get Started below or create an account by clicking 'Sign In' at the top of the page to set up email alerts as new job postings become available that meet your interest!