Senior Production Artist

About This Role

This senior production artist role focuses on building and preparing packaging artwork files to the highest industry standards, following brand, market, and regulatory requirements. It suits a candidate who thrives on precision, enjoys solving technical challenges, and takes pride in delivering high-quality, print-optimized artwork that reaches consumers globally.

Responsibilities

• Create and amend high-quality packaging artwork files using industry-standard software
• Prepare artwork for print using established reprographic and prepress techniques
• Apply technical knowledge across multiple print processes, including flexo, gravure, offset, and digital methods
• Ensure all artwork is produced accurately and complies with brand guidelines, printer specifications, and regulatory requirements
• Conduct thorough quality checks to maintain exceptional standards and minimize errors
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines and agreed SLAs
• Work collaboratively within the artwork and project management teams
• Support continuous improvement initiatives that enhance efficiency, quality, and workflow performance
• Contribute towards team and business KPI targets through consistent delivery and high levels of productivity
• Act as a technical resource and mentor for junior team members and project managers where appropriate

Requirements

• Minimum 3 years' experience within the packaging artwork industry, ideally in a senior or advanced production artwork role
• Advanced proficiency in Adobe software, particularly Adobe Illustrator
• Strong working knowledge of Esko and Hybrid software, including relevant packaging artwork and prepress workflows
• Excellent understanding of reprographics and print production requirements
• Experience preparing files for a variety of print processes and packaging substrates
• Strong knowledge of packaging artwork standards, print specifications, color management, and quality control procedures
• Exceptional attention to detail with a commitment to getting things right the first time
• Proactive mindset with the ability to identify solutions and drive tasks forward independently
• Strong work ethic and a positive, can-do attitude
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Ability to work efficiently under pressure while maintaining accuracy
• Strong communication and collaboration skills
• A team player who contributes positively to team culture and shared success
• Passion for quality, continuous improvement, and delivering outstanding client outcomes

Benefits