Team Lead for our Inhouse Graphic team at Coop Trading

We are looking for an ambitious and passionate game-changer for the position as Team Lead for our Inhouse Graphic team at Coop Trading – are you ready for the journey? 

Do you thrive working in the intersection between consumer oriented, creative solutions and sharp deadlines that always require your overview? And are you an experienced team lead that understands the importance of creating and maintaining good relations? Then you have the possibility to become a part of our Inhouse Graphic team. 

Your key responsibilities:
The Inhouse Graphic team delivers high quality artworks for Coops private brands across the Nordic countries within more than 60 categories. The team is a part of the Private Brands Design department, which also covers Creative Development and Design Management. 
You will on a daily basis be responsible for the graphic team, consisting of 8 employees, who perform successful coordination with internal and external stakeholders, flexible workflows and continuously updated standards and guidelines for the artwork development under each brand. 

The tasks in this position will primarily include:

• Lead a team of 5 Graphic Designers and 3 Design & Packaging Coordinators
• Responsible for ensuring artworks always delivered in high quality 
• Engage and participate in the daily work within the graphic field with own tasks
• Responsible for an effective and flexible process for planning of artwork production
• Investigate new opportunities for improving the quality and performance of our packaging designs
• Drive the development within the Inhouse Graphic team regarding tools, workflows, and responsibilities representing a professionalized approach to packaging design development and maintenance
• Improve ways of working in cooperation with other business areas in Coop Trading

To succeed in the role, we imagine that you have:

• Have a minimum of 3-5 years of experience as a personnel manager (this is a requirement)
• Experience with graphic design production and printing techniques related to packaging
• The ability to commercialize packaging design as a distinct discipline 
• Effective written and spoken communication skills in English and Danish (knowledge of Nordic languages is a bonus)
• The ability and desire to be close to your team, providing support and challenge in a balanced way
• Team player attitude, a good business understanding and an appreciation for the value of effective collaboration
• A strong sense of responsibility and accountability for your work
• An ambitious and “One-step ahead” mindset with a desire to make a difference and challenge the status quo
• An attentive and informative approach to your stakeholders
• Great user experience of Adobe and Office suite

What we offer:

• A compelling purpose to create A better everyday through leading Nordic private brands
• Opportunity to make your mark and become the manager of 8 dedicated and skilled employees
• A chance to be part of a business area that is shaping the future of private brands in the Nordics
• A dynamic and inclusive workplace culture that values your well-being and where you can be exactly who you are
• Opportunities for personal and professional development and collaboration with many great and skilled colleagues and partners

If you're ready to take the next step in your career and become a central part of Coop Trading's Inhouse Graphic team, then please send us your application and CV no later than November 19th, 2024; however, we will review applications continuously.
 
Place of work: Currently, our office is in Taastrup – however, we are moving to new office premises at Vesterbro in January 2025. 
It is a requirement to be able to meet at the office every week; however, it is still possible to work from home a few days a week.

If you have questions, please contact Manager Brand & Design, Mette Husby on +45 2777 2558.

About us:
Coop Trading’s purpose is to make a better every day through leading Nordic private brands for 27 million Nordic consumers delivering the best quality products at a fair price. Our portfolio encompasses both food and daily non-food items within our private brands: Xtra, Coop, and Änglamark.

Coop Trading represents Coop in Sweden, Denmark, Norway, and SOK in Finland where we are proud to be on every third dinner table in the Nordic homes. On behalf of our four partners, we develop products for our private brands portfolio through innovation, product development, and negotiating Nordic agreements.

Coop Trading is a dynamic, responsible, and ambitious workplace. We are 140 dedicated professionals in Denmark and in Spain, as well as a network of trusted partners across the Nordic region. We work to challenge the status quo delivering the best and most innovative private brand products.

It is a cornerstone in our identity to continuously create and develop our engaging and appreciative work environment, reflecting our dedication to being a truly exceptional workplace.

We want to create equal opportunities for everyone and ensure an efficient and fair recruitment process. It is therefore up to you whether you wish to attach an application letter and a photo.

At Coop Trading, we aim to create an inclusive and diverse environment, and we actively search for qualified candidates regardless of gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, ethnicity, religion, disability or age. You will be part of a diverse and inclusive company, where we see diversity as a strength.

Coop Trading is developing and sourcing products to make the everyday life better for 27 million Nordic consumers by leading Nordic private brands: Xtra, Coop, and Änglamark.