Our partner is looking for a Production Artist to join our Packaging team based in Miami, FL. Reporting to Package Design Production Manager, the selected candidate will create print-ready mechanicals according to brand guidelines for the company's packaging needs.

Responsibilities to include:

• Support the company's New Product Development (NPD), Renovation, and International packaging artwork pipelines, creating and releasing approved assets.
• Create on-time, error-free, and ready-to-produce final artwork mechanicals.
• Adhere to file naming and back-up procedures to ensure sound digital asset archival.
• Release final artwork to business partners and/or suppliers (via cloud, ftp, email, etc.).
• Generate physical print proofs for internal and external review purposes.
• Review digital and physical proofs as well as color samples / drawdowns for adherence to spec. Provide approvals to print.
• Create conceptually sound extensions of approved typical designs for additional project components across all company's brands.
• Support and defend the creative concept, and adherence to brand style guidelines throughout the production process.
• Ensure timely delivery of all artwork files to printers; work with print vendors to ensure quality meets expectations.
• Act as liaison between design and print manufacturers to ensure successful and efficient production of all concepts.
• Apply technical art specifications from internal and external business teams to facilitate submissions/adherence with regulatory requirements (legal, FCC, FDA, CSPC, etc.).
• Work closely with Brand, Product Development, and Package Engineering team to coordinate project deadlines and priorities.
• Actively participate in creative / production handoff meetings.
• Maintain personal, daily, and weekly production schedule.
• Occasional travel to vendor sites required (approx. once per quarter) to attend critical print runs or press checks.
• Special project as assigned.

What You Will Need

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience in Graphic Design.
• 2-5 years relevant experience in mechanical production preparation with a focus in packaging artwork (2D), within CPG agency or in house lifestyle consumer packaged brands.
• Experience working with large format printer / proofers, rip software, and color spectrometers to measure & maintain color.
• Strong Design sensibility; able to interpret and support design systems and initiatives.
• High attention to detail and quality.
• Strong knowledge of package printing technologies (Lithography, Flexo, Screen Print, UV, digital, etc.), design trends, materials, and manufacturing machinery/processing.
• Solid understanding of pre-press activities, image formats, file compression and optimization techniques.
• Mastery of Adobe Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign).
• Working understanding of pre and post press workflow (proofing, press checks, color management, adherence to G7 / GMI standards).
• Portfolio showcasing complex, real world, packaging production projects.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to drive multiple projects in unison, from concept to completion, in a fast paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Experience with (or willingness to learn) communication platforms (Slack), Project Management tools (Asana) and Google Workspace (especially Slides, Docs and Sheets).
• Self-starter who values collaboration and feedback.
• Strong listening, verbal, written, and graphic communications skills and an ability to present and communicate with internal and external stakeholders.
• Strong problem-solving abilities, judgment and decision-making skills supported by sound technical justification.
• Ability to travel domestically (approx. once per quarter).

Who You Will Work With

Our partner is an organization that values collaboration and community. As the Production Artist, you will work closely with Brand Management, Product Development, Creative, and Package Engineering teams.

Posted On: Friday, May 9, 2025