Packaging Production Designer - The Planet Group

Planet Interactive is seeking a Packaging Production Designer to join one of our well-known global pharmaceutical clients.

Pay Rate: $37-$40/hr+ depending on experience 

The Packaging Production Designer will create and edits product packaging artworks to support new product introductions and product labeling revisions for the client and Third-Party customer products (where applicable). The Packaging Production Designer receives change details through internal Global Label Management organization representatives and affiliates across the world. Graphic design is done according to policies, procedures, and right first-time principles in a timely manner to meet established timelines.

Packaging Production Designer Responsibilities:

• Create and edit artwork according to source information, packaging specifications, equipment specifications, print supplier requirements, and right first-time principles while adhering to project schedule.
• Stay on task for multiple projects simultaneously. Manage own projects by evaluating project status and collaborating with team members to meet project deadlines.
• Proofreading artwork for adherence to requested changes, technical requirements, and printing considerations.
• Successfully resolve routine technical challenges related to artwork development.
• Ensure completeness, accuracy, and timeliness.
• Complete work according to policies, best practices, and procedures to assure deliverables meet requirements.
• Ensure compliance with the client's internal procedures and training SOPs (Standard Operating Procedures).

Packaging Production Designer Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in graphic design, Packaging Art Design, Print Media, other closely related study required or equivalent work experience.
• Minimum 3 years proven experience in artwork production for varied types of packaging, preferred experience in the pharmaceutical, device, or Aesthetic industry.
• •Demonstrated skill working on a Mac and using Adobe InDesign, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Acrobat, and barcode software with emphasis on Adobe InDesign.
• Demonstrated knowledge of pre-press file preparation.
• Knowledge of printing and packaging industry practices.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Self-motivated and ability to work independently with excellent focus on details and accuracy.
• Experience creating and verifying various types of barcodes preferred.
• Experience using artwork or document management system preferred.
• Experience using electronic proofreading tools and systems preferred.