Quality Checker - Packaging Artwork

Job Summary:

We are seeking a meticulous and detail-oriented Quality Checker to join our packaging artwork team. The role requires thorough experience in reviewing packaging artworks for compliance, consistency, and accuracy. The ideal candidate should be familiar with Adobe Creative Suite tools and artwork validation workflows in regulated industries like pharmaceutical or CPG/FMCG domains.

Role & responsibilities

• Verify packaging artwork files against technical briefs, regulatory standards, and brand guidelines.
• Check alignment, font consistency, spelling, and layout accuracy in Illustrator and InDesign files.
• Compare artwork revisions using visual comparison tools or side-by-side manual methods.
• Validate correct Pantone, CMYK, and black/white color usages as per print specifications.
• Ensure images and logos are high-resolution, color corrected, and placed correctly.
• Track version history and ensure all changes are properly implemented and approved.
• Collaborate with designers, regulatory, and project managers to resolve discrepancies or errors.
• Support final quality checks before prepress or print delivery.
• Document QA feedback, maintain checklists, and prepare reports on defects or non-conformities.
• Support towards RCA/CAPA

Preferred candidate profile

• 3+ years of experience in packaging artwork QA or Quality control with process improvement suggested based on the errors identified against Designers/Artworkers
• Strong knowledge of Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, and Acrobat for visual checks (Mandatory)
• Familiarity with color formats (Pantone, CMYK, RGB) and prepress compliance
• Ability to detect layout errors, font mismatches, bleed/trims, and inconsistencies
• Good communication skills for documenting and escalating issues
• Understanding of regulatory packaging standards (especially in Pharma or CPG/FMCG)
• Proficiency in using markup tools, comparison software