* Manager Artwork

Pharmanovia; Navi Mumbai; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Pharmanovia in Navi Mumbai seeks an experienced Manager-Artwork to plan, track and monitor artwork within predefined project timelines, while building relationships with partner companies globally. The role guides Associate Project Managers and liaises with Regulatory Affairs, PM, QA and Supply Chain to ensure compliant, timely delivery of packaging artwork.

The candidate should have 5+ years in relevant roles, strong Illustrator/Indesign skills, and excellent communication.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in a relevant artwork/packaging role.
• Ability to communicate in multiple languages; Arabic would be a plus.
• Experience in pharma/FMCG sector preferred.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent Adobe Illustrator skills and packaging design expertise.
• Proficient in MS Office with good analytical abilities.

Responsibilities

• Plan, track and monitor artwork within project timelines.
• Maintain artwork documentation for audits/regulatory needs.
• Deliver projects on time while upholding regulatory standards.
• Design packaging (cartons, foils/labels, leaflets) per pharma standards.
• Coordinate with Regulatory Affairs, PM, QA, and Supply Chain.
• Ensure artwork approvals are captured and documented.

Skills

5+ years experience

Project coordination

Pharma/FMCG experience

Communication

Languages including Arabic optional

Education

University degree

Management training - desirable

Art or Graphic design qualification

Tools

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe InDesign

MS Office (Excel/Word/PowerPoint/Outlook)

Job description

Job Description:

We are seeking an experienced Manager-Artwork to plan, track and monitor artwork within the pre-defined project timelines to meet business goals and objectives, aid the ongoing building of professional relationships with partner companies via defined communication channels on a global level, and provide advice and guidance to Associate Project Managers.

Key responsibilities

• Maintain the database of artworks, literature and documentation for any audits or other regulatory needs.

• Deliver artwork projects against critical deadlines whilst retaining regulatory standards.

• Effectively manage assigned tasks within the change process to bring the new product/version online.

• Ensure minimal product and/or material wastage and preventing discontinuity of supply.

• Close coordination with internal business functions and stakeholders responsible for change process for new product or new version introduction. These will mostly be Regulatory Affairs, Project Management, Commercial Operations, Pharmacovigilance, Quality Assurance, Supply Chain Management.

• Knowledge and understanding of Adobe Illustrator and Adobe InDesign.

• Design packaging (cartons, foils/labels and leaflets) that meets the standards of the pharmaceutical sector.

• Maintain a high level of accuracy and work to a high standard at all times.

• Ensure all artwork approvals are captured and documented appropriately.

• Manage multiple artwork projects and product portfolios simultaneously.

• Critique artwork and ensure all design adheres to the brand guidelines.

• Improve efficiencies by using your initiative, coordination and administrative skills.

• Excellent level of computer literacy and technical aptitude with working knowledge of MS Office products, i.e. Word, Excel, PowerPoint.

• Excellent English skills and attention to detail.

• Strong communication skills to build and maintain internal and external relationships.

• Develop and manage ongoing professional relationships with Atnahs' key partner companies

• Management of Subordinates.

• Maintain an organised work environment.

• Oversee the day to day activities of junior artwork staff.

• Coach subordinates to help them perform their positions more efficiently.

• Ensure management tools such as trackers, project plans and Gantt charts are kept up to date.

• Travel will be required with the role within and outside the UK, dependent on the project.

Qualification

• University Degree

• Management Training -desirable

• Art or Graphic design based qualification

Required Skills

• Minimum 5 years of experience in relevant role

• Ability to speak in different languages. Arabic would be preferable

• Project Coordination/Management experience

• Work in pharma / FMCG sector

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

• Excellent Adobe Illustrator Skills

• Excellent knowledge of all Microsoft packages, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Outlook.

• Strong relationship skills with internal and external customers

• Organised and hard-working

• Analytical and detail-oriented

• Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a small fast-growing team.

• Able to work to deadlines and manage and prioritise your own work load

• Passionate, proactive and confident

• Problem solving

• Flexibility

• Reliable and punctual

What we offer (benefits & career development)

• Competitive salary and benefits package.

• Company pension scheme and well-being support.

• Generous holiday allowance and flexible working options, where available.

• Professional development and opportunities to build expertise in artwork and project management.

• An inclusive workplace culture that supports collaboration and work-life balance.