Artwork Designer - Global Artwork

• Artwork Review in compliance with Amgen’s Standard Operating Procedures:

• Review artworks, both manually or automatically, for all Amgen products and in different stages of development (test, mock-up, masters).
• Review templates: technical layout templates (TLTs), design templates, brand templates
• Review Supplier Print Proofs.
• Review and approve Artworks created by Amgen partners

• Assess non right-first-time artworks and perform root cause analysis on a subset of those artworks based on the criticality of the error.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to incorporate feedback and revisions into design iterations, as needed.

• Provide technical support to the artwork team and Amgen’s outsource service providers.
• Collaborate with printer suppliers to ensure their technical requirements are met and incorporated into our artworks to ensure print readiness with the highest quality standards.
• Represent artwork team and contribute to cross-functional projects, as needed.
• Provide input to optimize artwork processes, and support continuous process and quality improvements.
• Participate in team meetings.

• Basic Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in graphic design, fine arts, or related field
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• Bachelor’s degree in graphic design & 2-4 years of Packaging/Labeling experience in a GMP environment.
• Proven experience as an Artwork Designer in a highly regulated industry / cGMP pharmaceutical industry.
• Proficiency in graphic design software such as Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign) and other relevant tools.
• Solid understanding of design and packaging principles.
• Experience with print production processes and knowledge of prepress requirements.

• Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Graphic Arts, Packaging or Life Sciences.
• 2 + years Packaging /Labeling experience with a focus on artwork creation.
• 2 + years of relevant work experience in a highly regulated industry / cGMP pharmaceutical industry.
• Experience with Microsoft Office software (Excel, Word, Power Point), visual tools (e.g. Tableau, PowerBI, Google Charts), and Document Management System (e.g VEEVA vault).

• Skills:

• Excellent communication skills and the ability to present and articulate design concepts effectively.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
• Creative thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Flexibility to adapt to changing priorities and project requirements.
• Demonstrate sound judgement and decision-making abilities.
• Continuous improvement mindset.
• Self-motivated individual who demonstrates willingness to learn and be receptive to change.
• Great interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to uphold a sense of personal accountability.
• Experience with pharmaceutical labeling regulations.
• Proven track record of partnering with other departments to deliver on common objectives.

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