Description
ofi is a global leader in food & beverage ingredients and solutions. Through our core ingredient platforms that we’re known for globally – cocoa, coffee, dairy, nuts, and spices – we partner with food and beverage manufacturers, retailers, and foodservice operators worldwide to help meet evolving consumer needs.
With deep roots in origin countries and close relationships with farmers, we help deliver quality, traceability, transparency, and resilient supply chains. By combining sourcing expertise, market knowledge, innovation, and technical capabilities, we create value for customers while driving positive impact for people and the planet.
Together, ofi employees advance our Purpose: to be the change for good food and a healthy future.
Reporting to the Creative Director, the Labeling and Design Coordinator will be assisting the design team and is responsible for managing the packaging and labeling projects from launch to print. They support our fast-paced design department with many projects at various stages including review, approval, and print. This position will also partner with other departments and vendors to obtain the information needed to meet timelines and complete projects.
What You’ll Do - Position Responsibilities:
- Liaison between the graphics department and all internal departments and external vendors regarding the status of the job, assets, deadlines, technical specs
- Proofread and ensure accuracy of all marketing content for spelling, grammar, punctuation, consistency, die line accuracy, color, layout, design, and print
- Ensure UPC barcode and item number are accurate
- Participate in packaging and labeling development with light graphic design projects
- Timely route and ensure print proofs receive appropriate approvals
- Participate in launch revision of labels
- Review packaging layouts from Private Label designers via online portals, advise of required revisions
- Maintain, organize, and ensure accurate project files with internal retention standards
- Participate in mock presentations including, but not limited to gathering and preparing samples, Identify and escalate to Director potential quality concerns that may be caused by various packaging methods for our products
- Photograph and document individual packaging steps
- Work cross-functionally to ensure literature layouts and other marketing materials meet brand and print standards
- Participate and monitor cross-functional projects with short to long-term focus ensuring timelines and appropriate approval are met
- Ensure all company guidelines compliance standards are upheld and met for all marketing materials created
- Maintain satisfactory attendance to include timeliness
- Maintain the company's commitment to providing quality products and services with an emphasis on labeling requirements, legality, and integrity
- Responsible for understanding and complying with applicable safety, quality, regulatory and environmental regulations
- Manage and track the label development budget for the graphics team
- Perform other duties as assigned
Experience You’ll Bring – Role Requirements:
- High school diploma or state-issued equivalency certificate is required + four (4) years of product labeling/graphic design OR a Bachelor’s Degree in Graphic Design, Design, or Marketing
- Skilled in the use of Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, etc.), MS Word, MS PowerPoint, MS Excel
- Excellent written/verbal communication, presentation, story-telling, and interpersonal skills
- Knowledge of industry tools and software, such as project management tools such as Jira, Trello, MS Project, etc.
- Knowledge of print production, die lines, color, typography, and pre-press a PLUS!
- Possesses strict attention to detail
- Self-driven, able to work under pressure and tight deadlines with the ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
- Previous packaging design related experience in the food industry or cosmetic industry with knowledge of the FDA (Food and Drug Administration) labeling regulations is strongly preferred
- Demonstrated Problem solving ability and willingness to learn
Note: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employees may perform other related duties as required to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.
ofi provides employees with a comprehensive and competitive benefits package that is designed to support your career, health, and future. Build a Rewarding Career at ofi!
The pay for this role ranges from $28.31 - $32.35 hourly and is based on position responsibilities and geographic location. Actual pay within this range may be determined based on the candidate's experience, qualifications, and/or other determining factors.
Performance-based Bonuses: Discretionary bonus rewarding company performance as well as your contributions and impact, for eligible roles.
Comprehensive & Affordable Benefits: Coverage for you (and your eligible dependents) with plans designed for peace of mind and savings for the future.
A Culture of Well-being: Paid Volunteer time off, access to events, resources, and learning opportunities that inspire physical, social, emotional, and financial well-being for you and your family.
Family Support: Paid parental leave, Fertility benefits and lactation support, including milk shipping for traveling employees.
Additional Perks That Make a Difference:
- Vacation time from Day 1 – Your time off starts accruing immediately, growing with your tenure.
- Paid Sick Leave – Rest, recover, and return strong – with paid sick leave on ofi.
- Company Paid Holidays – ofi values work-life balance and the importance of celebrating life’s special moments.
- 401K Match on Day 1 – Invest in your future with our competitive retirement savings program.
- Career Growth and Learning – Join a company committed to developing talent, fostering innovation, and creating meaningful opportunities.
ofi provides equality of opportunity for all persons with respect to hiring without discrimination on the grounds of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, pregnancy, age, disability, veteran status, or sexual orientation. All employment will be decided on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us for support at:
US-Talent.Acquisition@ofi.com
At ofi, we celebrate our diversity and are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.
We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.