Woolworths

Account Manager (Fixed-Term)

• Support the end-to-end creative design for Woolworths Own brand products

• Working on 40+ brands, exposure to many industries/companies and packaging

• 2-yr contract, based in Norwest

We are Woolworths Group 

We are Woolworths Group. 200,000+ bright minds, passionate hearts and unique perspectives connected by a shared Purpose – ‘to create better experiences together for a better tomorrow.’ It’s that Purpose that fuels our ambition to explore new ideas, make brave commitments and innovate better ways to meet the food and everyday needs of more than 24 million customers every week. 

The Woolworths Food Company is a key business within the Australian Food Group. It is the natural evolution of our passion for food, innovation and our customers. This five year old centre of expertise is set to drive clear competitive advantage for the Australian Food Group through increased innovation in own and exclusive brands, expansion in key growth markets and establishment of strategic, long-term partnerships. To do this, we'll leverage, nurture and grow our best talent to drive points of difference and create a sustainable, collaborative and agile culture where we continue to evolve and our customers continue to love us.

What you’ll do 

Join the Design Marketing team in Woolworths Food Company as our Account Manager (internally titled Design Specialist) supporting on a unique project in this 2-year contract. Support, develop and implement the Packaging Design Guidelines across Woolworths Own Brand & act as brand guardian responsible for ensuring we deliver the best possible packaging design that resonates with our customers. Reporting to the Senior Design Specialist you will lead the creative design process from brief development to design concept & photography to artwork dispatch - on brand and to time.

• Champion packaging design excellence through our creative partners, upholding brand guidelines and ensuring consistency across all formats

• Support the end-to-end design process, from concept to final artwork, with your exceptional attention to detail and executional drive

• Lead and collaborate with agency partners and internal teams to deliver aesthetically and technically sound design solutions

• Elevate food photography and styling, providing expert feedback to create compelling visual content

• Actively manage multiple projects, review proofs, and present solutions to stakeholders for sign-off

• Advocate for the customer in every design decision and continuously improve design processes

What you’ll bring

• 1+ year of experience in account partnership, brand partnership or similar (client or agency side).

• 1+ year of experience within packaging design to best support and articulate on creatives provided by agencies.

• Able to work in a fast-paced environment, managing multiple projects  within a large transformation project

• Strong stakeholder management skills, able to effectively partner with a blend of internal and external stakeholders

• Qualifications in Design, Project Management, Marketing, Business or Commerce 

What you’ll experience

• A global business with endless career possibilities around every corner and across every discipline – with valuable exposure to a vast and exciting business network

• Access to Sonder.  Sonder provides free confidential 24/7 personalised financial, medical safety, psychological or physical support for team members and their families

• A progressive and competitive leave policy that gives you more space for what matters to you

• Team discounts across our range of Woolworths Group brands you know and love and a robust rewards program that celebrates and incentivises purpose-driven work

• Opportunity to Salary Sacrifice, enabling team members to purchase selected eligible items or services from pre-tax salary.  Can be used for novated leases, superannuation contributions, Qantas Club membership, computing devices etc

Everyone belongs at Woolworths Group

Diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging are key to realising our purpose of better together for a better tomorrow. We recognise the value our team’s diversity brings to our business, customers, and communities and that teams with diverse experiences and backgrounds enrich our group and are better able to innovate and solve problems. As one of the largest employers in Australia and New Zealand, we aim to create a truly inclusive workplace where everyone feels that they belong, can be their best selves, and reach their full potential.

We encourage all candidates to apply; please let us know in your application if we can support you with any adjustments in the hiring process.

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