Title: Artwork Coordinator

Department: Artwork & Marketing

Salary Range: $50,000 - $65,000

Reason: vacancy

Marcan Pharmaceuticals Inc. is a pharmaceutical company actively involved in the development, marketing, sales and distribution of branded and generic pharmaceutical products for the Canadian market. Based in Ottawa, Marcan currently manufactures and distributes a variety of drugs covering a wide range of therapeutic categories through numerous dosage forms.

Marcan is seeking a energetic, creative, and detail-oriented Artwork Coordinator with graphic design experience to fill a recent vacancy. The successful candidate will have excellent communication, organization, and attention to detail. The Artwork Coordinator will report to the Product Manager.

Main duties and responsibilities

- Manage the entire design life cycle from design inception to label approval to finished product label inspection.
- Manage the artwork approval process for all customers that are developing their own labels.
- Accurately maintain a system for tracking artwork.
- Maintain files with current deadlines and packaging configurations.
- Product label creation.
- Web design and maintenance skills.
- Prepare and send cross license artwork for Health Canada (HC) submissions.
- Updating artwork based on HC recommendations.
- Coordinate with suppliers for deadlines.
- Proof & Approve Marcan labels.
- Preparing designs for print publication.
- Maintain a database for product related codes.
- Work with multichannel within the company to ensure communication on projects and labels timelines are understood.




- Collaborate with the creative team to bring concepts and ideas to life.
- Amend final designs to management comments and gain full approval.
- Design and create marketing materials for retail use which includes but not limited to posters, online posts, trade show material.
- Design and maintain company logos – letterhead, envelopes, business cards, etc.
- French/English Translation.

Skills and Experience

- Excellent organization, attention to detail and critical thinking skills.
- Ability to complete administrative tasks.
- Up to date with industry leading software and technologies (Illustrator, Photoshop mandatory).
- Experience using AI tools to improve productivity, content creation, data analysis, and workflow efficiency.
- Ability to think creatively and develop new design concepts, graphics and layouts.
- Time management skills to meet deadlines on multiple projects.
- Ability to keep calm and steady in a fast-changing environment is essential.
- Photo editing and manipulation experience.
- Solid understanding of print and digital production best practices.
- Enthusiastic, self-motivated and has an ability to work independently.




- Has solid communication skills and can work well with a wide range of people across multiple disciplines.
- Stays current and on top of new design trends.
- Able to think outside the box and offer new and unique design solutions.
- Highly creative and imaginative with strong design and interpersonal skills.
- A strong understanding of the pre-press process.
- Ability to receive constructive feedback and provide solutions that uphold the integrity of the main idea.
- Ability to communicate in French and English.

What We Offer

- Group RRSP
- Health & dental benefits
- Paid vacation
- Monday to Friday
- Hybrid work schedule; 4 days in office
- Frequent team lunches
- Free parking
- Free coffee and snacks

The above statement reflects the general details considered necessary to perform the duties of the job. This shall not be construed as a detailed description of all the requirements of the job. While we thank all applicants, only those under consideration for the position will be contacted. If you require accommodation during any stage of the recruitment process, please notify Human Resources. Accommodation is available upon request. Pay: $50,000.00-$65,000.00 per year

Benefits

- Company events
- Company pension
- Dental care
- Discounted or free food
- Extended health care
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- RRSP match
- Vision care

Ability to commute/relocate:
- Ottawa, ON K2E 1A2: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Language:
- English and French (required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Ottawa, ON K2E 1A2

📌 Artwork Coordinator (Ottawa)
🏢 Marcan Pharmaceuticals
📍 Ottawa