Print Production & Graphic Designer (Entry)

KellyMitchell Group; Whippany (NJ); Hybrid; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance

Employee-Owned Profit Sharing (ESOP)

401K offered

Job summary

KellyMitchell is seeking a Graphic Designer to join our team in Whippany, NJ in a hybrid role with three days onsite. The ideal candidate has 1–3 years of experience in cosmetics, food, OTC pharma, or biotechnology and a strong command of print production.

You will revise components, update regulatory text, manage layouts, and ensure color accuracy across master files and proofs for mass production. This role is W-2 only.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design, Visual Communications or related field, or equivalent experience.
• 1+ years in graphic production with exposure to cosmetics, pharma or consumer health.
• Expert in Adobe Illustrator and InDesign.
• Micro-typography and dense legal copy in tight spaces.
• Experience with printing processes (flexography, lithography, digital) and color management.

Responsibilities

• Revise existing components: cartons, primary labels, blisters, tubes, and patient information leaflets
• Integrate regulatory text updates: drug facts, supplement facts, warnings, expiry, and lot codes
• Adapt master layouts across sizes, formats and configurations while maintaining brand integrity
• Generate and verify barcodes, QR codes and regulatory symbols for scan compliance
• Review printer proofs against master for color, text placement, and structural accuracy before mass production

Skills

1+ years in graphic production

Micro-typography

Dense legal copy in tight spaces

Printing processes knowledge

Color management

Retouching and image manipulation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design, Visual Communications or related field

Tools

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe InDesign

Job description

Job Summary Our client is seeking a Graphic Designer to join their team! You will work in a hybrid model at our client’s Whippany, NJ location. The ideal candidate will have 1-3 years of experience in cosmetics, food, OTC pharmaceutical, or biotechnology. This position is W-2 only. We do not work with third-party firms or C2C arrangements for this role.

Core Responsibilities

• Revise existing components: cartons, primary labels, blisters, tubes, and patient information leaflets
• Integrate regulatory text updates: drug facts, supplement facts, warnings, expiry, and lot codes
• Adapt master layouts across sizes, formats and configurations while holding brand integrity
• Generate and verify barcodes, QR codes and regulatory symbols for scan compliance
• Review printer proofs against master for color, text placement, and structural accuracy before mass production

Required Skills/Experience (Must-Haves)

• Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design, Visual Communications or related technical field, or equivalent experience
• 1+ years in graphic production, with strong CPG, pharmaceutical or consumer health exposure
• Expert in Adobe Illustrator and InDesign
• Micro-typography and dense legal copy in tight spaces
• Printing processes (flexography, lithography, digital), ink limitations and color management, good retouching and image manipulation skills

Work Environment

• Location: Whippany, NJ
• Hybrid, 3 days per week onsite

Compensation & Benefits

Pay Range: The approximate pay range for this position is between $26.00 and $38.50 per hour. Please note that the pay range provided is a good faith estimate. Final compensation may vary based on factors including but not limited to background, knowledge, skills, and location. We comply with local wage minimums.

• Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance Plans
• Employee-Owned Profit Sharing (ESOP)
• 401K offered

About KellyMitchell

At KellyMitchell, our culture is world class. We’re movers and shakers! We don’t mind a bit of friendly competition, and we reward hard work with unlimited potential for growth. This is an exciting opportunity to join a company known for innovative solutions and unsurpassed customer service. We're passionate about helping companies solve their biggest IT staffing & project solutions challenges. As an employee-owned, women-led organization serving Fortune 500 companies nationwide, we deliver expert service at a moment's notice.