Production Artist - Packaging Design

Production Artist – Packaging Design

Join the MBD team as a Production Artist and help transform creative concepts into flawless, print-ready packaging that strengthens our clients brand presence and captivates their customers.

The role is full-time (40 hours), Mon – Fri, 9 - 5.30pm reporting to the Production Manager and is open to remote working in the US (EST) only.

The pay range for this role is $60,000 to $80,000 dependent on experience.

We are seeking a skilled Production Artist with experience in digital packaging production who will prepare precise, print-ready artwork that meets technical requirements and brings our client’s vision to life.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a company which offers a competitive salary and strong benefits package and work in a fast-paced studio environment with a fantastic team of people.

What you’ll do:

• Prepare, review, and finalize complex packaging artwork files (e.g., cartons, labels, flexible packaging, rigid boxes) for various print methods (e.g., flexography, lithography, digital, gravure).
• Perform essential pre-press tasks including:
• Color Separation & Management: Accurate color separation, spot color conversion, trapping, overprinting, and color correction to match proofs and brand standards.
• File Preparation: Ensure all fonts are outlined, links are embedded, and files are clean and press ready.
• Dieline Integration: Work precisely with supplied dielines, cutters, and structural designs to ensure artwork fits perfectly.
• Quality Control: Conduct thorough quality checks on all files to identify and correct any errors or inconsistencies before release to print.
• Apply printer specifications and substrate requirements accurately.
• Troubleshoot artwork and pre-press issues efficiently, providing technical guidance and solutions

What you’ll bring:

• Extensive experience with digital artwork in a packaging context preferably in a fast-paced studio.
• Expert level digital artwork assembly skills required in both Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop.
• An understanding of print processes for packaging.
• Comfortable working in a macOS environment and adept at using collaborative tools (Outlook, Teams)
• Excellent communication, organizational, and math skills.
• Highly organized and accountable, able to manage multiple concurrent deadlines with minimal supervision.
• Flexible approach with the ability to work in a fast-paced studio handling high volumes to tight deadlines.

What you’ll get:

Heavily subsidized Medical and Dental Insurance; Health Reimbursement Account; Vision Plan; Life Insurance with ADD; 401(k) with 3% Safe Harbor; Paid time off including volunteering; Flexible working.

Ready to apply:

If your skill set and experience are a match for this position, please forward your resume to HR@mbdesign.com for consideration. MBD is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from all qualified applicants.  Our hiring decisions are entirely based on merit, competence, and fit. 

If you have a disability or special need that requires specific accommodations, please let us know.

Salary : $60,000 - $80,000