Graphic Designer – Product Labeling & Proofreading

Job Description:

Must be able to work onsite. This will be a hybrid once they are trained, 2 days a week in the office. For training, they will need to be in the office.

Good possibility of extension beyond end of year.

Summary (Optional)

The Graphic Designer/Control Specialist role will help us create labels and perform proofreading/verification tasks on product labelling. Ensuring input documents match output documents. Collaborate with the team to resolve differences identified during the process. Execute data and document management entries, configuration, and document processing in the electronic document management system. Assist project leaders with various tasks to support the development, design, and implementation of product labelling. Manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced deadline driven environment with minimal supervision

Essential Duties and Responsibilities. This section contains a list of primary responsibilities. The incumbent will perform other duties as assigned.

• Design from concept and create/execute designs, layouts and illustrations and publish artwork.

• Ensure that labeling has been created/revised according to the requirements provided.

• Ensure all typesetting of packaging components (including the text, graphics, chemical structures, bar codes etc.) are as per guidelines and standard.

• Work with team to finalize artwork and proceed with submissions for agency approval.

• Ability to maintain clear traceability with multiple revisions.

• Proficient knowledge of Adobe software’s like “Acrobat,” “Photoshop,” “InDesign” & “Illustrator.”

• Proofread product labelling to ensure conformance to all inputs (e.g., redlines) utilizing manual techniques and electronic comparator software (e.g., Global Vision).

• Verify labelling artwork meets specification requirements (e.g., dimensions, tolerances, bar code type, placement, readability, etc.).

• Perform product data and document management entry, configuration, and processing in electronic document management system.

• Meet labelling project timelines and commitments.

Qualifications. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. List knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required.

• Experience of performing design control and document proofreading in accordance with ISO standards.

• Proficient in using software like “MS Office Suite,” “Adobe Acrobat,” “Photoshop,” “InDesign” & “Illustrator.”

• Ability to use electronic comparator software and manual proofreading techniques.

• Be meticulous and attentive to detail.

• Experience in quality control is considered an asset.

• Good interpersonal and communication skills.

Education and/or Experience. Include the education and/or experience that is necessary to perform the job satisfactorily.

• Advanced Diploma or Degree in Art & Design; Graphical Design; ICT; IT; or in an equivalent topic.

Or 3 to 5 years work experience working in similar role.

Completed artwork design certification program at technical school or satisfactory completion of proficiency examination.