About This Role
This Production Artist role is critical for ensuring packaging projects move smoothly from concept to production. The person in this role will manage the pre-press stage, preparing printer-ready files and upholding quality standards for all outgoing files.
Responsibilities
- Work closely with the Art Team and Creative + Development Team to understand project requirements and specifications
- Prepare printer-ready files for various packaging materials, including labels, folding cartons, rigid boxes, belly bands, corrugated cartons, and influencer packaging
- Evaluate client assets to ensure provided logos, illustrations, and artwork are high-quality, and communicate to Development and Creative partners when updated assets are needed
- Optimize files for printing, ensuring they meet industry standards and client specifications
- Display a high level of accuracy and attention to detail in artwork delivery
- Review design files for accuracy, consistency, and adherence to brand guidelines
- Conduct pre-press checks to identify and rectify any issues related to color accuracy, image resolution, and fonts
- Collaborate relentlessly as well as work independently on several different projects at once
- Manage version control and file organization to ensure efficient production workflows
- Exercise judgment and project management skills, both personally and with team members, to balance priorities and communicate to teams to meet and exceed project deadlines and commitments
- Maintain production files in a highly organized manner to increase job efficiency and ensure that files and elements are easy to locate
- Perform minor retouching, color correction, or artwork clean-up as needed
- Be proactive about deadlines and timeline executions
Requirements
- 3+ years as a Production Artist
- Adobe Creative Cloud experience (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator) necessary
- Experience working with file releases for print production
- Understanding of color management techniques to maintain color consistency during print production
- Proficient understanding of various print and finishing techniques, including hot stamping, embossing/debossing, the Pantone color system, special coatings, and die cuts
- Ability to execute design tasks efficiently and accurately
- Ability to work after-hours and across different time zones when necessary
- Must be flexible, open-minded, and respond to constructive criticism with revisions to designs and projects as necessary
- Demonstrate excellent oral and written communication, listening, and decision-making skills
Benefits
- Full-Time Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Life)
- Mental Health Mondays: Once a month our offices close globally (an additional 12 days per year)
- Generous Paid Time Off, including your birthday, personal days, and time off around holidays
- Paid Parental Leave
- Summer Fridays
- Discretionary Bonuses
About the Company
Twelve Twelve designs and builds merchandise and packaging for global brands. The company has expertise across global production, creative innovation, and sustainability, turning ideas into high-impact realities for clients ranging from luxury fashion and beauty to leading lifestyle brands.