Print Manager, Brand Design

As part of Carlsberg Group’s newly created Creative & Experience team, the Print Manager will play a pivotal role in driving our creative transformation within the wider marketing transformation for the growth agenda.

Working closely with the Global Head of Design, you will be responsible for the Design-to-Print process inluding Artemis (online artwork approval tool), ensuring that design concepts are successfully translated into high-quality printed materials.

You will contribute significantly to shaping and delivering brand experiences that win the hearts and minds of consumers and support growth, working in close collaboration with our global and local brand teams as well as agency partners.

What you’ll be doing

As a Print Manager, you will have a deep understanding of design principles, strong leadership abilities, and the ability to work cross-functionally to achieve business goals. This role combines design understanding with technical expertise in printing processes, requiring the Print Manager to coordinate between creative teams, production teams, and external vendors to deliver on-time, cost-effective, and visually impactful print products.

Your key responsibilities will include:

Developing and maintaining project timelines, ensuring that all deadlines are met without compromising quality.
Working with Marketing, R&D, and suppliers and other key stakeholders to ensure design solutions are aligned with roadmaps and commercial objectives.
Acting as a liaison between global and regional teams, ensuring designs are adapted effectively to meet local market preferences while maintaining global brand consistency.
Reviewing design files (e.g., in Adobe Creative Suite – Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator) to ensure they are print-ready and meet industry standards.

Working with agency partners on best practices for print production, ensuring designs are optimised for the intended print method (digital, offset, flexo dry-offset, large format, etc.).
Conducting quality checks on proofs and samples, ensuring that final prints meet or exceed the required standards.

Ensuring that color consistency and print quality are maintained across different print runs and working to resolve any discrepancies or errors .
Conducting regular design reviews to ensure quality control and adherence
Communicating regularly with stakeholders about project status, challenges, and updates.
Continuously assess the Design-to-Print process to identify inefficiencies or opportunities for improvements in workflow, technology, or vendor relations.

Your daily work will be focused on Efficiency (agreed-upon timeline), Quality (colour consistency), Brand Guideline Usage/Template Adoption (measuring the adoption of official templates and brand guidelines).

What we’re looking for:

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

5+ years in design, production, or print management, preferably in a corporate or agency setting.
Proven experience working with graphic designers, printers, and vendors.

Expertise in design software (e.g., Adobe Creative Suite, InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop).
In-depth understanding of print production processes (digital printing, offset printing, flexo printing, large-format printing, etc.).
Knowledge of colour theory, resolution, and file types (RGB, CMYK, Pantone, etc.).
Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
Ability to troubleshoot production issues and find creative solutions.

Detail-oriented with a focus on maintaining high quality under tight deadlines.
Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, to work with cross-functional teams and external vendors.

Ability to articulate design and production specifications clearly to non-design professionals.

What you can expect:

You will become a part of a newly created global Creative & Experience team, shaping the future of creativity at Carlsberg Group. This role offers a high business impact at the heart of Carlsberg’s Marketing Transformation for Growth.

You will experience a collaborative, purpose-driven, and entrepreneurial culture where creativity is celebrated. Your role will ensure global exposure, working across some of the world’s most iconic beer and beverage brands, and a chance to leave a creative legacy within one of the world’s leading brewers.

About Carlsberg

In Carlsberg, we are brewing for a better today and tomorrow, and what we can offer you is an equal opportunity to grow across our company.

All of this is taking place in a culturally diverse environment, where we celebrate our successes together and where no matter where you are from, who you are, or what experiences you bring to the table, all we say is: WELCOME YOU!

If you join our team, some of the benefits you’ll enjoy are:

Flexible, hybrid work model
Annual bonus based on company and individual performance
Unlimited soft drinks and coffee in the office
Monthly beer and soft drink allowance
Well-equipped and comfortable office in the heart of Carlsberg City District in Valby, Copenhagen

Interested?

Apply through the link. Please note that this is the only way we accept applications.

The deadline for applying is 13th February 2026. We read applications continuously, and vacancies may be filled sooner than the deadline, so we encourage you to apply as early as possible.

We look forward to receiving your application.

Carlsberg Group: Brewing for a better today and tomorrow

For us success has always been in the diverse mix of our people, our beers and our brands. At Carlsberg, we want to recruit and develop people with a global mindset, cultural understanding, and international experience to ensure that our organization stays agile, inclusive and prepared for future growth. Only by acknowledging and harvesting from different perspectives and experiences, will we gain competitive advantage and leverage the effect of diversity for business growth. Carlsberg aims to create equal access to opportunity regardless of social identity, and we encourage everyone to apply regardless of gender, nationality, race, religion or any other characteristics protected by law.