Packaging Design Operations Coordinator

About the role

3M is looking for a Packaging Design Operations Coordinator in Mexico City. The role supports creative and packaging artwork activities and works with design teams to develop and execute branded packaging and other consumer-facing touchpoints. It involves preparing packaging artwork files for print production with production art project managers, designers and agency partners.

Key responsibilities

• Update packaging artwork data and support the artwork process through to final production art.
• Review files to ensure data accuracy, checking alignment and basic content requirements.
• Support creative and design teams with packaging production tasks as needed.
• Learn packaging artwork components such as die lines, net contents, regulatory text, color usage and printing considerations.
• Collaborate with internal partners and external agencies or production partners under the direction of senior team members.
• Contribute to problem-solving and keep artwork aligned with brand standards.
• Follow established workflows, systems and best practices, and learn new tools and processes as required.

Required profile

• High school diploma/GED or higher, or Certificado de Bachillerato/Certificado de Preparatoria completed and verified before starting.
• Proficiency in English.
• Familiarity with consumer packaging or graphic design principles in a corporate, agency or printing environment.

Required skills

• Nice to have: basic understanding of packaging design or print production, and familiarity with print and pre-press processes such as offset, flexo, digital or gravure.
• Nice to have: exposure to creative review tools or project-related software.
• Nice to have: ability to handle high volumes, shifting priorities and tight deadlines, plus strong communication, collaboration, time management and attention to detail.

The position is on-site, at least four days a week in Mexico City, with travel of up to 10%.