Packaging Production Artist Graphic Designer

Overview

We are seeking a highly skilled Packaging Production Artist to join our creative team and ensure designs are executed flawlessly from concept to final production. You will work closely with the Prepress Manager to refine production-ready artwork, maintaining strict brand consistency and technical accuracy. This is an ideal role for a detail-oriented professional with a strong technical background in packaging and print production.

Job Highlights

• Schedule: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM PST or 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM PST
• Work Arrangement: Work from home
• Contract: Independent Contractor

Independent Contractor Perks

• Health Insurance coverage for eligible locations
• Permanent work from home
• Immediate hiring
• Steady freelance job

Responsibilities

• Prepare and refine production-ready artwork for packaging, ensuring accuracy in layout, typography, color, and branding consistency, including preflight checks.
• Collaborate with the Prepress Manager and other team members to adapt creative concepts into final packaging files.
• Ensure all packaging materials meet brand guidelines and production specifications.
• Work with dielines, prepress standards, and printing requirements to ensure high-quality outputs.
• Manage multiple packaging projects simultaneously while maintaining attention to detail and meeting deadlines.
• Troubleshoot and resolve any production-related issues, ensuring designs translate effectively into physical packaging.
• Utilize an organized digital asset management system for packaging files and templates.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Production Artist or similar role in a creative or manufacturing setting. Packaging experience is a plus.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, specifically Illustrator, Photoshop, and InDesign. Strong Illustrator skills are a plus.
• Strong knowledge of print production processes, including color management, prepress, and dielines.
• Attention to detail with a strong understanding of typography, layout, and branding principles.
• Ability to work independently in a remote environment while effectively collaborating with Prepress Management and Customer Service utilizing the Google suite of apps.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills to handle multiple projects and deadlines.
• Experience working with packaging for CPG (Consumer Packaged Goods), food, or similar industries is a plus.
• Familiarity with digital printing processes is a plus but not required.

Additional Info:

• Role Focus: This role is primarily focused on ensuring that designs meet technical pre-press specifications, with occasional contributions to the creative process.
• Packaging Projects and Printing Methods: Primarily labels, flexible packaging, cartons, direct print tubes, and jars. Printing methods will mostly be digital but will include both flexo and offset.
• Color Management and Processes: Yes, color management includes expertise in color separation processes, working with halftones, and ensuring accurate color reproduction for different print methods. It also requires expertise in managing color between different printing formats and materials. The candidate should be familiar with industry-standard tools and techniques to maintain consistency and quality across various printing processes.
• Workflow and Collaboration: The typical workflow begins with receiving design files and direction from the Prepress Manager or customer service team. Reviewing them for compliance with pre-press standards, and preparing them for printing. This role collaborates closely with design teams, production managers, and print vendors to ensure smooth transitions from concept to final production. Clear communication and attention to detail are essential at each stage.
• Production Challenges and Role Impact: Common production challenges include maintaining color consistency across different print runs, ensuring design elements translate accurately to various materials, maintaining proper and accurate versioning, and meeting tight deadlines. This role plays a key part in mitigating these challenges by optimizing artwork, troubleshooting issues, and ensuring all specifications are met before production begins.
• Preferred Experience: Ideally, we are seeking candidates with experience in packaging design and pre-press production. Industry-specific experience, such as working with food or consumer packaged goods (CPG), is preferred but not required. A strong understanding of print processes, file preparation, and color management is essential.

Side note: Since this is a permanent work-from-home position and an “Independent Contractor” arrangement, the candidates must have their own computer and internet connection. They will handle their own benefits and taxes. The professional pay rate is based on hourly rates and the rate depends on your performance in the application process.

Reminder

Apply directly to the link provided; you will be redirected to BruntWork’s Career Site. You must apply using the provided link to complete the initial requirements, which include pre-screening assessment questions, a technical check of your computer, and a voice recording.

APPLICATIONS WITH COMPLETE REQUIREMENTS WILL BE PRIORITIZED.

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