Global Packaging Production Artist (Fixed Term)

CooperVision, a division of CooperCompanies (NASDAQ:COO), is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of soft contact lenses. The Company produces a full array of daily disposable, two-week and monthly contact lenses, all featuring advanced materials and optics. CooperVision has a strong heritage of solving the toughest vision challenges such as astigmatism, presbyopia and childhood myopia; and offers the most complete collection of spherical, toric and multifocal products available. Through a combination of innovative products and focused practitioner support, the company brings a refreshing perspective to the marketplace, creating real advantages for customers and wearers. For more information, visit www.coopervision.com.

Job Summary:

To produce all required Global and Regional packaging artworks and make print-ready for external printing. Meet packaging timelines, proofread for accuracy, track revisions, and attend to quality issues relative to printed packaging components. Collaborate with the Packaging Coordinator as well as global cross-functional teams and suppliers to complete work assignments and meet governmental regulations and corporate guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Generate print-ready files following brand standards and guidelines for use by external vendors. 
• Inspect jobs for accuracy and resolve issues throughout the production process, including color standard approvals.
• Responsible for creating and updating all global packaging artworks within the artwork change management system.
• Advise on color set up and management when applicable.
• Ability to work closely and effectively with other company disciplines as well as outside vendors and organizations to achieve company goals.
• Manage production timelines and clearly communicate project status working within our software.
• As business needs dictate, works extended hours to complete daily department goals or tasks to include mandatory overtime.

Travel Requirements: 

• Domestic or International travel: 5% 

Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, Acrobat) and Microsoft Office software applications 
• Demonstrated knowledge of printing processes, detail oriented, troubleshooting expertise
• Intuitive organizational and file management skills
• Proficiency on Macintosh operating system
• Energized by a fast-paced, dynamic environment
• Strong multi-tasking skills
• Positive team-building attitude
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Sound problem solving ability
• Ability to work independently and with minimal supervision
• Strong portfolio (digital or hard copies) 
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Up to date with new production techniques and trends
• Packaging graphics experience and Artios dieline format (.ARD) is a plus

Work Environment:

• Normal office environment.
• Ability to perform light to medium physical work and standing for long periods of time, if required depending on the task.

Experience:

• Minimum of 5 years print production experience required; medical or pharmaceutical experience preferred
• Experience with Digital Workflow and Quality Management Systems required
• Esko and Agile experience preferred

Education:

• A bachelor’s degree in design or other related positions is preferred, or an Associate’s degree with significant course work in graphic design, print production, visual arts or a related field, along with an outstanding portfolio and experience that demonstrates clear knowledge of print production and design.
   

We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, or veteran status. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.

For U.S. locations that require disclosure of compensation, the starting base pay for this role is between $28.37 and $37.74 per hour and may include cost of living adjustments.  The actual base pay includes many factors and is subject to change and modification in the future.  This position may also be eligible for other types of compensation and benefits.