Artwork Creation Manager

Coopers Group; Basel; Híbrido; CHF 90.000 - 130.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Coopers Group in Basel is seeking a skilled Digital and Print Media Designer to craft production-ready artwork for pharmaceutical packaging. You will develop templates, ensure GMP compliance, and coordinate with internal teams and external partners to meet launch timelines.

The role requires GMP experience, labeling and artwork management expertise, and fluency in English. Proficiency with Adobe Illustrator/InDesign and Esko tools is essential for delivering print-ready PDFs.

Formación

• Degree or professional qualification in digital and print media design or graphic design.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience, ideally pharma packaging.
• Experience in GMP-regulated environments.
• Expertise in labeling and artwork management.
• Proficient in Adobe Illustrator and InDesign; print-ready PDFs.
• Familiar with artwork verification tools like GlobalVision or TVT or Esko.

Responsabilidades

• Create and adapt production-ready PDF artwork for packaging.
• Prepare artwork for launches including boxes, foils, labels, leaflets.
• Create/edit graphical templates and die cuts.
• Manage PDF library and content sheets in WebCenter.
• Coordinate with stakeholders to ensure timely delivery.
• Identify delays and propose solutions.
• Act as liaison with external artwork service providers.
• Ensure GMP compliance and complete GMP checklists.
• Proofread packaging materials for quality standards.
• Archive GMP-related documentation.
• Maintain country-specific requirements and graphic documentation.

Conocimientos

GMP experience

English proficiency

Artwork coordination

Proofreading

Educación

Digital and Print Media Designer / Graphic Designer qualification

Herramientas

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe InDesign

Esko WebCenter

GlobalVision

TVT/Text Verification Tool

Esko

Descripción del empleo

Contract Details

• Start Date: 4 January 2027
• Latest Start Date: 1 February 2027
• Duration: 12 months
• Extension: Very likely
• Workload: 100%
• Location: Basel
• Remote Work: Up to 40%, Mondays and Fridays
• Work Model: Hybrid
• Working Hours: Standard working hours

Tasks & Responsibilities

• Create and adapt production-ready PDF artwork for printed packaging materials based on manuscripts, annotated predecessor files and technical drawings.
• Prepare artwork for new product launches and line extensions, including folding boxes, foils, labels and leaflets.
• Create and edit graphical templates and die cuts.
• Create and maintain tables, graphic standards and supporting documentation used in the preparation of print templates.
• Collaborate closely with relevant stakeholders to ensure the timely delivery of artwork.
• Proactively identify potential delays and contribute to practical solutions.
• Act as the central point of contact for external artwork service providers, affiliates, internal packaging sites and external manufacturing partners regarding PDF creation.
• Upload and manage files within the designated PDF library.
• Create content sheets in WebCenter.
• Create, maintain and document text macros in the text database and, where applicable, scripts in Chili.
• Finalize artwork files and provide print-ready data to print suppliers.
• Complete all required GMP checklists accurately and on time.
• Archive GMP-relevant and non-GMP-relevant artwork documentation.
• Maintain country-specific requirements, specifications and graphic documentation.
• Support complaint management and the processing of unplanned events within the Quality Management System.
• Ensure compliance with applicable GMP requirements, style-guide specifications, country-specific requirements and technical requirements from packaging sites.
• Conduct regular performance reviews with external partners and support continuous improvement activities.
• Proofread printed packaging materials, including:
  • Verification of defined quality requirements
  • Monitoring of established standards
  • Review of text content and proofs

Must-Have Qualifications

• Completed education or professional qualification as a Digital and Print Media Designer, Graphic Designer, or in a comparable field.
• At least 5 years of relevant professional experience, ideally within the pharmaceutical industry, pharmaceutical packaging or a specialized artwork service provider.
• Practical experience in a GMP-regulated environment.
• Relevant education, qualification or demonstrable professional expertise in Labeling and Artwork Management or a related field.
• Expert-level proficiency in Adobe Illustrator and Adobe InDesign.
• Strong hands-on experience in the creation and adaptation of print-ready PDFs for pharmaceutical packaging materials.
• Solid experience with artwork verification tools such as GlobalVision, TVT/Text Verification Tool or Esko.
• Experience working with technical drawings, graphical templates, die cuts and print specifications.
• Strong understanding of artwork quality control, proofreading and documentation requirements.
• Ability to coordinate external service providers and work effectively with multiple internal and external stakeholders.
• Fluency in English, both written and spoken.

Nice-to-Have Qualifications

• Experience with Esko WebCenter.
• Knowledge of Chili or comparable artwork automation solutions.
• Professional proficiency in German.
• Previous experience working in a graphic studio or pharmaceutical packaging environment.
• Experience collaborating with contract manufacturing organizations and external packaging sites.