Graphic Manager - Design and Digital System

Bayer Philippines Inc.; Pateros; On-site; PHP 500,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

Bayer Philippines Inc. is seeking a skilled Artwork Management professional to support packaging design and master artwork development for OTC/Pharmaceutical products.

You will prepare prepress layouts, ensure compliance with brand guidelines, and act as guardian of logos and typefaces. In a fast-paced environment, you will collaborate with commercial teams and design to deliver print-ready packaging, manage pre-press procedures, and align print outcomes with sustainability and regulatory

Qualifications

• Bachelor's in design or related field with artwork management exp in OTC/pharma or FMCG.
• Solid knowledge of printing tech: flexography, rotogravure, offset, dry offset.
• Experience with prepress layout for spot colors and Pantone.
• Detail-oriented, proactive, strong customer focus, and good communication.

Responsibilities

• Prepare prepress layouts, including live trapping and imposition for packaging.
• Advise on layout rules, typography, and brand guidelines for redesigns.
• Support design manager with concepts, review artworks, and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Manage pre-press procedures, color standards, and production printability.

Skills

Art direction

Graphic design

Prepress

English communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in design

Tools

Flexography

Pantone color system

Prepress software

Job description

JOB MAIN PURPOSE

Artwork management services for Bayer Consumer Health that sustain the Design & Packaging processes, ensuring compliance with Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and internal requirements Coordination of the creation and approval of MAW file for NPD and re-designs

Prepare original packaging layouts and layout commissioning (remote printing –flexography, rotogravure, offset, dry offset for Spot Colors/Pantone

YOUR ROLE & RESPONSIBILITIES

Prepare prepress layouts for packaging, including live trapping, editing, imposition, and output.

Demonstrate knowledge of layout rules, techniques, typography, and text culture Deliver expertise and consultancy to the commercial teams and the Design organization for Brand redesigns and Master Artwork Development. Act as guardian of Brand Packaging Guidelines and master assets e.g. logos and typefaces

Support the design manager in developing creative concepts and design iterations, reviewing artworks, ensuring fit to design intent, regulatory requirements, brand guidelines etc. Steer the graphic design process by offering recommendations on technical aspects for final print packaging. innovative graphic solutions and printing technologies to our internal stakeholders for consideration to strengthen brand presence on shelf and to realize design intent

Effectively ensure printability and execution of final printed packaging by managing pre-press procedures, including technical review and approval of printing films, attendance at initial press runs and issuance of color standards for production consistency. Align and implement sustainability objectives with respect to artwork management Have digital mindsets to drive artwork operations through digital implementation: Artwork Management system, PLM System, Analytics, AI

YOUR KEY SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor’s degree (design, graphic communications, or print technologies) or comparable experience. 2-3 years of experience in artwork management of OTC/Pharmaceutical products or FMCG, packaging design or print production.

Or experience in a design agency as part of a production team Solid working knowledge of printing technologies, including flexography, rotogravure, offset, and dry offset Proven experience in professional prepress layout preparation for flexography, rotogravure, offset, and dry offset printing, specifically using Spot Colors and Pantone.

A positive, proactive and flexible attitude in a fast-paced environment with consistent attention to detail and good judgment. Comprehensive understanding of artwork workflow and processes Good interpersonal skills and high degree of customer focus

Proactive approach, with good planning, communication and presentation skills Fluent in English Excellent design sensibilities

862612 Division: Consumer Health

Location: Philippines : National Capital : Taguig Functional

Area: Biological R&D Position Grade:

Employment Type: Regular Work Time:

Address Telephone E-Mail @bayer.com