Pharma Artwork Creation Lead

Flexsis AG, Filiale Basel LS; Basel; Hybrid; CHF 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Flexsis AG, Basel, is seeking an Artwork Creation Manager (m/f/d) to lead packaging artwork development for pharma products. The role focuses on PDF creation, template management, and GMP-compliant documentation, collaborating with PCM and external providers. 40% home office with 60% on-site in Basel.

Ideal candidates have 5–10 years in pharma packaging artwork, expert Illustrator and InDesign skills, and fluency in English. Esko WebCenter experience is a plus and GMP knowledge is essential.

Qualifications

• Education in Digital and Print Media Design or Graphic Design.
• 5–10 years of relevant pharma or service-provider experience.
• GMP experience or Qualification in Labeling & Artwork Management.
• Advanced proficiency in Illustrator and InDesign; experience with artwork verification tools (GlobalVision, TVT, Esko).
• English fluency (written and spoken).

Responsibilities

• Create PDFs for printed packaging materials (PPM) from manuscripts or annotated PDFs, editing existing PDFs for folding boxes, foils, labels and leaflets; create PDFs for launches and line extensions.
• Create and edit graphical templates and die cuts.
• Maintain tables and graphic standards for print templates.
• Collaborate with the Product Configuration Manager to ensure on-time delivery and proactive issue handling.
• Act as single point of contact for external artwork providers and internal stakeholders for PDF creation.
• Manage file uploads into the PDF Library and Content Sheets in WebCenter.
• Create and document text macros or scripts in the Text DB or Chili where applicable.
• Finalize goods for printing and provide printing data to suppliers.
• Adhere to GMP checklists and archive relevant data (GMP/non-GMP).
• Maintain internal country specs and graphic documentation; support GMP compliance and style guides.

Skills

Fluent English

Education

Digital and Print Media Designer

Graphic Designer

Tools

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe InDesign

Esko WebCenter

Artwork Verification Tools

Job description

Flexsis AG, Basel, is seeking an Artwork Creation Manager (m/f/d) to lead packaging artwork development for pharma products. The role focuses on PDF creation, template management, and GMP-compliant documentation, collaborating with PCM and external providers. 40% home office with 60% on-site in Basel.

Ideal candidates have 5–10 years in pharma packaging artwork, expert Illustrator and InDesign skills, and fluency in English. Esko WebCenter experience is a plus and GMP knowledge is essential.