Graphics Manager

Graphics Manager

Join our Natural Organics Inc / Natures Plus Family!

For more than 50 years, Natural Organics Inc. headquartered in Melville, NY has been the gold standard in natural vitamins and supplements. Marketing our products under the Natures Plus brand, we are committed to producing the finest, most effective formulations available. Our employees embody the true spirit of our Natures Plus brand. We have one goal...

Bringing you high-quality products with the guaranteed potency you deserve!

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