Production Artist

We are 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 our packaging needs.

Responsibilities to include:

• Support 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 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.
• 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).