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Packaging Artwork Manager, preston, lancashire
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Client:
Guided Solutions
Location:
preston, lancashire, United Kingdom
Job Category:
Other
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EU work permit required:
Yes
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Job Views:
2
Posted:
22.08.2025
Expiry Date:
06.10.2025
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Job Description:
Are you an experienced Packaging Artwork Manager with a passion for design precision, regulatory compliance, and process efficiency? A global leader in the healthcare and medical device sector is seeking a talented professional to lead artwork and labelling design across a diverse portfolio of regulated products. This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in the delivery of compliant, production-ready packaging that meets MDR and general product regulation standards.
About the Role
As Packaging Artwork Manager, you will be responsible for creating and managing high-quality, technically accurate packaging and labelling artwork across own-label and branded product lines. This position requires close collaboration with internal stakeholders and external suppliers, ensuring all artwork is compliant with relevant healthcare regulations and reflects the company’s brand vision. You'll manage the full artwork process, from concept to approval, and maintain centralised documentation for all packaging levels.
Why This Role?
* Join a fast-paced, mission-driven organisation focused on improving patient care through high-quality medical devices and consumables.
* Lead and influence artwork processes in a regulated and design-sensitive environment.
* Work cross-functionally across marketing, product management, and regulatory teams.
* Be the key liaison between internal design strategy and external packaging suppliers.
Key Responsibilities
* Develop accurate, regulation-compliant artwork for packaging and labelling across product categories.
* Liaise with Product Managers and external clients to prepare cutter guides for private label and branded products.
* Manage approvals and maintain up-to-date packaging and labelling documentation in a centralised system.
* Ensure back-of-pack layouts and labelling are compliant with MDR and healthcare-specific requirements.
* Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure artwork meets design intent, technical specs, and brand guidelines.
* Handle full file preparation for production, including formatting, bleed, colour profiles, and pre-press checks.
* Act as the primary contact for packaging suppliers, including sourcing samples, lead times, and specifications.
* Coordinate internal change control and artwork approval workflows.
* Support range extensions and update existing artwork with accuracy and speed.
* Maintain quality control across all stages of the packaging design process.
Ideal Candidate Profile
* Degree in Graphic Design, Visual Arts, or related discipline.
* 5+ years of experience in packaging artwork production, ideally within a regulated or medical device environment.
* Proven knowledge of MDR labelling requirements or equivalent healthcare regulatory standards.
* Expert-level proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop).
* Strong portfolio showcasing creative packaging design and technical execution.
* Excellent attention to detail, project management, and stakeholder communication.
* Ability to prioritise and manage multiple complex projects under tight deadlines.
* Comfortable working both independently and collaboratively within cross-functional teams.
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