PRINT PRODUCTION SPECIALIST/GRAPHIC ARTIST
Planet Pharma · Hanover, NJ · 3 wk ago
On-siteArt & CreativeFull-time
Print Production Specialist/Graphic Artist Location: Hanover, NJ Category: Professional Services Salary: Apply for details Country: United States Employment: Contract Worksite: On-Site Apply For This Position Job Description Pay range: 30-40/hr depending on exp Purpose: Update, maintain and prepare mechanical production files for the global consumer health portfolio (OTC medicines, supplements, personal care), partnering with Graphics Management, Regulatory, and Marketing so all packaging meets FDA/FTC requirements and brand guidelines. Key Activities Execute in house creation, adaptation, and revision of packaging artwork and printed components ensuring on-brand, print ready files delivered on time. Responsibilities Include 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. Pre-press & Production Build mechanical files to printer die-lines with correct separations (Pantone/CMYK), trapping, bleeds and technical layers. Generate and verify barcodes, QR codes and regulatory symbols for scan compliance. Review printer proofs against masters for color, text placement and structural accuracy before mass production. Collaboration & Asset Management Route artwork through approval systems (Veeva, Blue, Workfront) for Regulatory, Legal and Quality sign-off. Maintain digital asset libraries with strict version control so only approved artwork is in use. Work directly with print vendors to resolve technical issues and match press requirements. Qualifications Education: Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design, Visual Communications or related technical field, or equivalent experience. Experience: 2-4 years in graphic production, with strong CPG, pharmaceutical or consumer health exposure. Technical skills: 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 Competencies: Hyper-attention to detail; process-oriented, comfortable in highly regulated workflows where accuracy comes before creative expression. Equal Opportunity Employer We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We welcome and encourage applications from all qualified candidates regardless of race, sex, gender identity or expression, disability, age, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws and regulations. It is our policy not to discriminate against any applicant or employee, and we are committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and respectful work environment across all locations in which we operate. We believe that diversity, equity, and inclusion are fundamental to our mission and enhance our ability to serve clients globally. If you have a disability or require any reasonable accommodations during the application or interview process, please inform your recruiter or contact us(opens in new tab) directly so that we can explore the appropriate arrangements. Fraud Alert Candidate safety is a top priority at Planet Pharma. The industry has seen an increase in people falsely representing themselves as recruiters to gather personal information from job seekers. For your safety, do not provide sensitive data to anyone you have not spoken with thoroughly, never provide banking information during the application process and always double check the email address of the Recruiter to ensure it’s from an official Planet Pharma domain (@planet-pharma.com, @planet-pharma.co.uk, and @ppgadvisorypartners.com) and not a domain with an alternative extension like .net, .org or .jobs. The Planet Group of Companies is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.