Title: Associate Lead - Artwork Developer
Bangalore, KA, IN
Job Description
Must Have
Broad Area - 1: Manage the automation initiative
• Identify, evaluate, and implement automation solutions in artwork creation, artwork proofing, and related areas.
• Collaborate with internal teams (Design, QA, Regulatory, Tech) to gather pain points and ideate solutions.
• Drive end-to-end execution of automation projects (e.g., scripting, low-code tools, RPA, workflow automation).
Artwork Process Optimization:
• Map current-state processes involving packaging component, labels, cartons, leaflets, etc.
• Analyze manual touchpoints in file reception, version control, folder structures, and proofing.
• Standardize and improve workflows using automation and lean methodology.
Cross-functional Collaboration:
• Liaise with IT, Compliance, Operations, and external vendors to ensure seamless integration of solutions.
• Conduct PoCs and pilots, gather feedback, and scale successful initiatives.
Documentation & Governance:
• Maintain clear documentation of automation workflows, user guides, validation reports.
• Ensure compliance with internal SOPs and regulatory standards (e.g., 21 CFR Part 11 for audit trails).
Training & Change Management:
• Upskill teams on automation tools and processes.
• Drive adoption through training sessions, workshops, and support during rollout.
Broad Area - 2: Manage end to end artwork production as per the client requirement
• Must be able to review, understand and gather relevant data (font, colour, alignment, missing links) from client specification file/ emails/ client server/ tool.
• Follow best practices in terms of communication, client and project specific guidelines, and processes.
• Monitor progress of artwork development and proof reading and ensure delays or issues are rectified or escalated to the appropriate level of management, and customers are kept informed of progress.
• Interact with client / client SPOCS, raise queries, resolve issues, with respect to the jobs.
• Provide technical and non technical support to the team members.
• Proactively addresses all client complaints / issues and taking ownership of action plans.
• Create Reports (weekly, internal weekly review, monthly & half yearly) as per the standard template and KPI’s.
• Understand and respond to specific needs of the client.
• Execute as per set objectives and goals by developing work schedules with priorities.
• Demonstrate accountability and initiative to achieve team objectives.
Broad Area - 3: Team Management
• Conduct one to one a monthly basis of the team members and ensure peers are up to date.
• Share process related/process improvement knowledge with the team.
• Take initiatives to improve the process and documenting the procedures whenever needed.
• Support junior associates, reportess and address their concerns, needs, issues, conflicts in a proper and timely manner.
• Provide periodic review and provide appropriate feedback and ratings.
• Set goals and perform appraisal reviews for the team members and identify training needs.
• Maintain team’s performance data and do analysis to generate information for continuous performance improvement.
• Participate and assist in hiring by conducting interviews and give feedback.
Good to have
Broad Area - 4: Process Management and Compliance
• Responsible to drive and maintain quality standards for various client deliverables across the team
• Responsible to educate the team (both existing and new members) on maintaining confidentiality and copyright rules for various deliverables as per clients and company norms
• Responsible to ensure the team follows all the security rules with regard to various standards like client SOPs, ISMS, ISO and CMMI
Broad Area - 5: Self-Development
• Build mastery in various deliverables through self learning and stay abreast with the current trends in the respective areas.
• Participate in trainings and learn through hands-on experience on the job – about risk management, risk communication to the managers and clients.
• Exhibit flexibility in moving across new project activities and varied deliverables.
• Continuously enhance & maintain knowledge area of work domain
• Take the support of team members/manager when solving problems that have an impact on the deliverable.
• Capability to face unexpected challenges. Think through clearly and seeks required support to overcome the challenges and day to day issues.
• To remain current on developments and emerging trends in own area, identifying new trends and requirements that can support business development.
• Willingness to put in additional effort to meet client deliverables & process requirements.
• Ability to maintain data, does basic analysis to generate information and manages work with relevant information
• Ability to identify patterns across situations that are not obviously related and to identify key or underlying issues in complex situations to analyse the best trade-offs
• Demonstrate ability to foster a great relationship with internal and external stakeholders by skilfully managing the expectations to achieve great client satisfaction
Must have:
Skills:
• MS Office
• Adobe Illustrator
• Adobe Indesign
• Adobe Photoshop
• Adobe Acrobat
• Good communication (Oral and Written)
• Critical Thinking
Knowledge Requirement:
• Good knowledge in artwork development process
• Knowledge and experience in any PLM tool.
• Good knowledge about pharma industry/packaging process.
• Strong process analysis and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to translate business needs into tech-enabled solutions.
• Experience with RPA or workflow automation tools.
• Knowledge in various printing processes.
Additional Requirements:
• Travel: As per business requirement
• Time Zone coverage: As per business requirement / Shifts
Nice to have:
• Diploma in multimedia certificate course for Undergraduates.
• Certification in Automation tools, Lean Six Sigma, or related methodologies is a plus.
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