QA Graphic Designer

This position provides responsibility for label design, documentation and review of the label life cycle from creation to release deliverables for production, including control of label inventories in JDE to ensure label compliance at the contract manufacturers.

Core Duties and Responsibilities:

• Create and modify label design for Life Extension, Life Extension International, Wholesalers and all other private labels based on regulations and branding guidelines.
• Responsible for label art file creation and revision (using InDesign-Illustrator); including but not limited to addition of product specific details (product name, facts panel, claims, etc.) and adjustment of font style, size, and color, and generating UPC and QR codes.
• Ensure label requirements meet the vision for design elements proposed from cross-functional teams, which may include participation in multiple strategy meetings with different internal departments.
• Seamlessly communicate effectively across several different functional areas including Purchasing, Technical Services and Product Development, Marketing and Wholesale.
• Request, compile, and maintain all controlled document files and GMO and gluten testing records in a timely, organized, and accurate manner.
• Create and monitor Destruction Requests to Contract Manufacturers and all necessary follow-ups to ensure compliance.
• Review Product Creation Forms (PCFs) and Finished Product Specification Packets for all information applicable to labelling (label size, formula, other ingredients).
• 2 onsite days per week is an essential function of this position.
• Manage the labeling process

Position Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in graphic design, art, or related discipline.
• Three or more years of experience with design software, including Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop, Dreamweaver.
• Technical skills to work with popular graphic design programs like the Graphics Design Software including review for label format set up, font size, supplement facts, claims among other requirements
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Organizational and time-management skills for meeting deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Desire to build skill set with education and training.
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, technical and analytical skills