Artwork Creation Manager m/f/d,

Project overview

Are you an experienced artwork professional with a strong background in pharmaceutical packaging and GMP-regulated environments? In this role, you will manage the creation, adaptation and finalization of artwork for printed packaging materials, ensuring that all files meet technical, quality and country-specific requirements.

You will combine hands-on expertise in Adobe Illustrator and InDesign with close stakeholder coordination and responsibility for compliant, accurate and timely artwork delivery.

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Job profile (1WU20T)

Life Sciences - Sales & Marketing

Contracting

Full Time

01.01.2027 - 31.12.2027

Graphic Design, GMP, Pharma

Job benefits

Coopers Care

Further education

Home Office

Modern workspace

• Start Date: 4 January 2027
• Latest Start Date: 1 February 2027
• Duration: 12 months
• Extension: Very likely
• Workload: 100%
• Location: Basel
• Remote Work: Up to 40%, Mondays and Fridays
• Work Model: Hybrid
• Working Hours: Standard working hours
• Create and adapt production-ready PDF artwork for printed packaging materials based on manuscripts, annotated predecessor files and technical drawings.
• Prepare artwork for new product launches and line extensions, including folding boxes, foils, labels and leaflets.
• Create and edit graphical templates and die cuts.
• Create and maintain tables, graphic standards and supporting documentation used in the preparation of print templates.
• Collaborate closely with relevant stakeholders to ensure the timely delivery of artwork.
• Proactively identify potential delays and contribute to practical solutions.
• Act as the central point of contact for external artwork service providers, affiliates, internal packaging sites and external manufacturing partners regarding PDF creation.
• Upload and manage files within the designated PDF library.
• Create content sheets in WebCenter.
• Create, maintain and document text macros in the text database and, where applicable, scripts in Chili.
• Finalize artwork files and provide print-ready data to print suppliers.
• Complete all required GMP checklists accurately and on time.
• Archive GMP-relevant and non-GMP-relevant artwork documentation.
• Maintain country-specific requirements, specifications and graphic documentation.
• Support complaint management and the processing of unplanned events within the Quality Management System.
• Ensure compliance with applicable GMP requirements, style-guide specifications, country-specific requirements and technical requirements from packaging sites.
• Conduct regular performance reviews with external partners and support continuous improvement activities.
• Proofread printed packaging materials, including:
• Verification of defined quality requirements
• Monitoring of established standards
• Review of text content and proofs
• Completed education or professional qualification as a Digital and Print Media Designer, Graphic Designer, or in a comparable field.
• At least 5 years of relevant professional experience, ideally within the pharmaceutical industry, pharmaceutical packaging or a specialized artwork service provider.
• Practical experience in a GMP-regulated environment.
• Relevant education, qualification or demonstrable professional expertise in Labeling and Artwork Management or a related field.
• Expert-level proficiency in Adobe Illustrator and Adobe InDesign.
• Strong hands-on experience in the creation and adaptation of print-ready PDFs for pharmaceutical packaging materials.
• Solid experience with artwork verification tools such as GlobalVision, TVT/Text Verification Tool or Esko.
• Experience working with technical drawings, graphical templates, die cuts and print specifications.
• Strong understanding of artwork quality control, proofreading and documentation requirements.
• Ability to coordinate external service providers and work effectively with multiple internal and external stakeholders.
• Fluency in English, both written and spoken.
• Experience with Esko WebCenter.
• Knowledge of Chili or comparable artwork automation solutions.
• Professional proficiency in German.
• Previous experience working in a graphic studio or pharmaceutical packaging environment.
• Experience collaborating with contract manufacturing organizations and external packaging sites.

Project details

• Start: 2027-01-01
• Remote: hybrid
• Location: Basel, CH, CH
• Languages: English, German