This role oversees a high-volume, fast-paced print production department, managing all aspects of internal print-shop operations, external vendor workflows, and the in-house team of designers responsible for bringing creative concepts to life. The position leads the development and execution of a wide range of printed materials-including creative label designs, IFCs, brochures, in-store displays, and other brand assets-ensuring every piece is visually compelling, consistent, and aligned with brand strategy. With strong creative vision and exceptional project-management skills, this leader directs numerous concurrent projects from concept through final production, maintaining accuracy, efficiency, and quality across all outputs. The role fosters a collaborative, innovative environment within both the design and production teams, driving excellence in creative execution, print quality, and workflow performance.
Responsibilities:- Oversee all daily operations of a high-volume printing department, managing both internal print-shop production and external vendor workflows to ensure accuracy, efficiency, and exceptional output quality.
- Lead the full lifecycle of label design and production-including new designs, updates, compliance changes, and templating-ensuring all labels remain consistent, well-branded, and scalable across multiple product lines.
- Manage a large volume of simultaneous print, label, and packaging projects, demonstrating strong project-management skills in prioritization, scheduling, resource allocation, and issue resolution.
- Develop and maintain structured workflows, tracking systems, and process improvements that support speed, consistency, and high-volume throughput.
- Supervise and mentor both the design team and print-shop employees, providing clear direction, performance management, coaching, and day-to-day operational leadership.
- Create and refine packaging and label designs that uphold brand values, maximize shelf presence, and support consumer engagement.
- Collaborate with creative, marketing, production, regulatory, and product teams to ensure all printed materials meet brand, compliance, functional, and marketing requirements.
- Oversee all pre-press activities-including proofing, color accuracy, file preparation, and vendor-ready deliverables-to guarantee flawless print execution at scale.
- Evaluate and refine print specifications, substrates, finishes, and production techniques to achieve optimal quality, cost-efficiency, and speed.
- Maintain and continuously optimize label and packaging templates to ensure uniformity, rapid updates, and streamlined high-volume production.
- Build and manage detailed production schedules, timelines, and traffic flows, ensuring on-time delivery across all concurrent initiatives.
- Uphold brand standards and packaging guidelines across every printed touchpoint, reinforcing consistency and excellence.
- Stay ahead of industry trends with printing technology, materials, packaging innovations, workflow software, and efficiency-enhancing tools relevant to high-volume production environments.
- Develop compelling visual concepts and packaging directions for product launches, campaigns, and seasonal programs.
- Present creative and production recommendations to stakeholders, clearly explaining design rationale, workflow impacts, and final execution approaches.
- Build strong, solution-oriented relationships with external print vendors, overseeing capacity planning, quality control, proof approval, and troubleshooting.
Qualifications:- Education: Bachelor's degree in Graphics Design, Visual Arts, or Packaging Design
- Experience:
- 5+ years of experience in graphic design, art direction, packaging and branding for CPG products in the health and wellness space.
- Deep understanding of print processes (digital, offset, large-format), substrates, color management, pre-press, proofing, and finishing techniques.
- Strong background in creative label design, layout, typography, and brand-forward storytelling.
- Experience developing brochures, IFCs, in-store displays, and other consumer-facing printed materials.
- Ability to guide the visual direction of print materials while maintaining brand integrity and consistency.
- Ability to manage high-volume, fast-turn print workflows with precision and quality control.
- Proven ability to oversee multiple concurrent projects with shifting priorities and tight deadlines.
- Strong scheduling, trafficking, resource management, and workflow optimization skills.
- Ability to build structure, maintain timelines, and proactively problem-solve in a fast-paced environment.
- Exceptional attention to detail across copy, color, layout, and production specs.
- Proven ability to lead and support a diverse team, fostering collaboration, accountability, and high performance across all day-to-day operations.
Required Skills:- Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign)
- Comfort with project-management tools, workflow software, and file-management systems.
- Experience with packaging design, print production, and vendor coordination
- Knowledge of pharmaceutical packaging materials and regulatory requirements.
- Experience with cross functional collaboration
- Strong understanding of production-ready file building, die lines, templates, and variable data considerations.
Local Candidates Only. This position reports to the office 5 days per week.
Benefits:- Competitive salary
- Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Aflac, Short- and Long-Term Disability
- 401(k) with company match
- Generous paid time off days and holidays
- Opportunities for professional development and growth
- Discounted vitamins and supplements
- EAP (Employee Assistance Program)
- State of the Art Relaxation Room
