HairClub ยท 1 month ago
Contract - Print & Product Design Production Manager (Part-Time Consultant)
HairClub is a company focused on providing quality products and services in the health and beauty sector. They are seeking a Print & Product Design Production Manager to oversee the production of product labels and packaging while ensuring compliance with brand standards and regulatory guidelines.
Consumer GoodsFitnessHealth Care
Responsibilities
Oversee end-to-end production for all product labels, printed boxes, packaging inserts, merchandising displays, and printed collateral
Develop project scopes, detailed specifications, and secure competitive quotes from print and packaging vendors
Manage production schedules, timelines, milestones, and deliverables across multiple concurrent projects
Evaluate vendor capabilities, materials, and pricing to recommend the best partners for each project
Maintain a centralized production calendar and ensure timely delivery of all assets
Collaborate with internal creative and product development teams to ensure packaging and label designs meet brand standards and requirements
Review and refine design files, dielines, technical drawings, label structures, and packaging layouts prior to production release
Oversee the full proofing process, including preflight checks, color proofs, printed mockups, and final approvals
Ensure all artwork adheres to technical requirements (color profiles, resolution, bleeds, fonts, trapping)
Maintain consistency across product families and ensure adherence to packaging guidelines
Partner with Product Development, Marketing, and Creative teams to coordinate new product naming, ensuring alignment with brand positioning and customer experience
Facilitate internal review sessions, collect cross-functional input, and maintain version histories for all naming candidates
Work with Legal to review naming options for trademark availability and regulatory compliance
Collaborate closely with the Legal department to ensure all product labels, packaging, and collateral meet compliance and regulatory standards
Support trademark review processes, ensuring proposed product names and packaging elements are evaluated for trademark usage
Ensure packaging meets FTC, FDA, and other applicable regulatory guidelines
Maintain up-to-date documentation of compliance reviews, approvals, and trademark submissions
Conduct thorough inspections of prototypes, pre-production samples, and final printed materials to ensure accuracy and quality
Identify issues early and work with vendors to resolve discrepancies promptly
Maintain SKU-specific documentation, including version control, technical specs, regulatory updates, and approved artwork archives
Build strong relationships with print vendors, packaging manufacturers, and suppliers
Negotiate pricing, minimum order quantities, and production terms to ensure cost efficiency while maintaining quality
Identify cost-saving opportunities through materials, formats, or process improvements
Qualification
Required
7+ years of experience in print production, packaging development, label design management, or related consumer products roles
Expert understanding of print methods (offset, digital, flexo, screen), finishing, coatings, substrates, and packaging engineering
Strong knowledge of dielines, carton construction, label materials, adhesives, shrink applications, and structural packaging
High proficiency in reviewing artwork in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop, and related platforms
Deep understanding of prepress workflows, proofing processes, and color management
Experience coordinating naming, trademark review, or compliance processes with Legal teams
Exceptional project management and communication skills
Highly organized, accurate, and detail-oriented with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
Preferred
Experience in health, beauty, or regulated consumer product categories
Familiarity with sustainability trends, eco-friendly materials, and packaging optimization
Knowledge of barcoding, UPC generation, batch coding, and printing tolerances
Experience with supply chain or inventory coordination for packaging components
Company
HairClub
HairClub is a pioneer in providing personalized hair restoration solutions for all stages of hair loss across North America.
Funding
Current Stage
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