ph3Graphics CoE Packaging Associate Technologist /h3h3About Barilla /h3pAt Barilla, we believe that every great journey begins with passion and a bold vision.
From our humble beginnings in **** in a small shop in Parma, Italy, we've blossomed into a global leader in the food industry, guided by our commitment to progress and excellence.
/ppToday, Barilla is an international group present in more than 100 countries and we are proud to be recognized as the world's top food company by reputation.
With 22 beloved brands in our portfolio, we are world leader for pasta, the number one choice for ready-made sauces in Europe, leader for bakery products in Italy, and for crispbread across Scandinavia with Wasa.
/ppOur success story is written by a passionate team of almost 9,000 dedicated employees across 30 plants and offices worldwide, all united by a shared mission to nourish the future with purpose and passion.
/ppbAre you ready to add your unique flavor to our journey?
/b /ppBarilla is slooking for the next Graphics CoE Packaging Associate Technologist to join the Global Packaging Development and Innovation team.
The position is based in Parma and will report to the CoE Graphics Principal Technologist.
/ph3Job purpose /h3pManage the design-to-print process for assigned projects, ensuring the delivery of the best packaging experience for consumers, while achieving an optimal balance between superior quality, environmental responsibility, and operational efficiency.
/ph3Key Accountabilities /h3pbNew packaging development and current packaging renovation /b /pulliExecute the development and industrialization of new graphics for assigned projects, ensuring full consistency with approved artworks.




/liliEnsure new solutions comply with food safety requirements and the highest sustainability (ESG) standards.
/liliCollaborate with project leaders and WBS team members to deliver projects according to expected quality, industrial standards, cost targets, and timelines.
/liliProvide technical support and guidelines to Packaging Development units to ensure compliance with global graphics standards, reducing complexity and duplications.
/liliSupport Purchasing and Quality Food Safety in the approval, monitoring, and continuous improvement of global packaging vendors and printers.
/liliExecute Design to Value and PCM projects, ensuring the right level of perceived quality at optimized cost.
/li /ulpbGraphics innovation /b /pulliDesign and develop distinctive and innovative graphic solutions in line with the strategy defined by the upper manager.
/liliSupport Marketing in evaluating and adopting new solutions through trials, mockups, and proof-of-concepts.
/li /ulpbSystems and processes /b /pulliManage the artwork approval process for the technical graphic scope.
/liliSupport the development, deployment, and continuous update of Global Graphics procedures and guidelines to harmonize practices and increase efficiency.
/liliContribute to digitalization initiatives in collaboration with IT and key stakeholders, improving team efficiency and effectiveness in line with defined strategies.




/li /ulh3Requirements /h3ulliMaster's degree in Packaging Technology, Packaging Engineering, Food Technology or related fields.
/liliMinimum 2/3 years of experience in packaging, graphic agencies, repro-houses, or graphic offices within packaging printers.
/liliExperience in Project Management is considered a plus.
/liliFluency both in English and Italian.
/liliAvailability to travel globally for approximately *****% of the time.
/liliStrong communication and negotiation skills, assertiveness, international mindset, planning capability, and results orientation.
/li /ulh3Additional info /h3ulliGlobal operating environment, covering both insourced and outsourced products.
/liliExposure to complex multi/omni-channel retail environments.
/liliStrong interaction with internal stakeholders (RD, Quality, Purchasing, Marketing) and external partners (suppliers, agencies, repro-houses).
/li /ulpAt Barilla, we are committed to creating an inclusive and equitable workplace where diversity in all its forms is valued and embraced.
Our employment policies and practices are designed to ensure equal employment opportunities for all, regardless of age, race, color, citizenship, faith, religion, creed, gender, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or characteristics of expression, sexual orientation, marital status, genetic information, medical condition, protected veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Our commitment to equal employment stems from our unwavering belief that it is not only the right thing to do, but it is also a fundamental driver of innovation and business success.
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📌 Graphics Coe Packaging Associate Technologist (Parma)
🏢 Barilla Group
📍 Parma