Sr. Production Artist, Packaging

Overview

 

THE ROLE:

The Sr. Production Artist is responsible for executing the graphic production of printed components for packaging, such as labels, cartons, foils, packets, bottles and tubes, as well as other print collateral.  Develop and maintain best practice, ensuring graphic integrity of print-ready files, server organization, second eye review, and managing special projects. Responsible for the development of trainees and production artist support for new and revision product implementation in print and graphic files for packaging art production. Responsible for implementing and insuring regulatory and brand standards as defined by the style and regulatory standards documentation. Lead and monitor personal and production artist production assignment to meet or exceed due dates and quality standards for packaging art change requests to include task specific information and updated project status in the Agile PLM system

 

 

HOW YOU WOULD CONTRIBUTE:

•   Communicate clearly with Supervisor, Manager, co-workers and job originators on an as needed basis with regards to project status.•   Use Adobe InDesign and Illustrator graphic design software to implement printed component engineering change order (PCECO) requests.•   Update packaging art files per PCECO task request information and upload associated proof.•   Pre-flight formatting, collecting, processing, checking and uploading files for review and approvals. •   Prepare working files for output to various vendors worldwide. Package contents include: Electronic files, fonts, images and artwork specifications for print.•   Responsible for quality in accuracy of changes, typesetting, proper positioning of graphic elements according to the style and regulatory standards guideline and template for the specific region.•   Acknowledge start and completion of packaging art change requests to include task specific information from and update project in the Agile PLM system•   Participate and contribute in team and group activities.•   Aids in the development of standard processes for change request accuracy, file handling, server activities, quality, and customer service. •   Aids in quality assurance for PCECO Implementation with a focus on Right the First Time.•   Trains, coaches, and develops Packaging Art Production artists for proficiency and accuracy. •   Leads special projects supporting Best Practices, Quality, and or Speed to Market.•   Provides information to the team pertaining major changes or new product introductions for printed components globally.•   Works closely with template artists to insure consistency in style, regulatory, and brand integrity on all printed components.•   Acts as the main information source for packaging artists. •   Communicates with Product Brand Quality coordinators for clarity in regulatory and brand standards for implementation.•   Communicates with Artwork Traffic coordinators to proficiently resolve issues or questions associated with printed components.•   Additional duties as assigned 

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

 

None

Job Qualifications

SKILLS AND BACKGROUND REQUIRED TO BE SUCCESSFUL:

 

Skills: 

•   Expert knowledge of four-color, spot, ability to set up files based on digital printing processes and prepress requirements•   Expert level of knowledge in brand, typesetting, and color management.•   Microsoft Office Word and Excel, on a MAC.•   High level of attention to detail, and soild problem-solving skills.

Experience:

 

•   5 years experience in graphic design production in creative team (agency or in-house) workflow processes and structure.•   4 years experience working on workflow system and/or interactive design projects.•   3 years experience in graphic packaging production for print experience and implementing graphic standards on packaging components for the pharmaceutical, food, or nutraceutical regulatory industry.•   4 years experience in global brand architecture or corporate design standards. 

Education: 

 

•   4 year college degree (BA/BS/FA) in graphic design / print management / fine art; additional 2 years relevant experience and an AA in graphic design / print management / fine art may be considered in lieu of 4 year degree 

 

 

 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

 

 In general, the following physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be considered to perform the essential functions of the job.

• Must be able to see, hear, speak and write clearly in order to communicate with employees and/or other customers
• Light office work, some light lifting, and walking may be required

 

WORK ENVIRONMENT: 

 

In general, the following conditions of the work environment are representative of those that an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be considered to perform the essential functions of the job within the environment.

• The office is clean, orderly, properly lighted and ventilated
• Noise levels are considered low to moderate

 

 

 

 

 

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US Benefits Statement

Herbalife offers a variety of benefits to eligible employees in the U.S. (limited to the 50 States and the District of Columbia), which includes Group Health Programs, other Voluntary Benefit Programs, and Paid Time Off. Group Health Programs include Medical, Dental, Vision, Health Savings Account (HSA), Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA), Basic Life/AD&D; Short-Term and Long-Term Disability, and an Employee Assistance Program (EAP). Other Voluntary Benefit Programs include a 401(k) plan, Wellness Incentive Program, Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP), Supplemental Life/Critical Illness/Hospitalization/Accident Insurance, and Pet Insurance. Paid time off includes Company-observed U.S. Holidays, Floating Holidays, Vacation, Sick Time, a Volunteer Program, Paid Maternity and Paternity Leave, Bereavement Leave, Personal Leave and time off for voting.