Lead Packaging Artwork Specialist for FMCG

Craft; Leeds; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday plus bank holidays and

Birthday off

Company sick pay and pension

Cycle to work scheme

Tech & home scheme

Childcare salary sacrifice

Job summary

Craft invites a Senior Packaging Artworker to lead the packaging artwork function for a major UK retailer, acting as the technical expert ensuring print-ready files move through production flawlessly. You’ll own artwork processes, systems and quality standards across packaging deliverables, interpret concepts into robust production files, and manage pre-press and colour management.

Working autonomously in a small team, you’ll drive efficiency, challenge briefs for feasibility and coordinate with

Qualifications

• Senior Packaging Artworker with 10+ years of agency or production experience.
• Experience with process-driven retail clients and FMCG packaging.
• Freelance or senior-level background aiming to lead a dedicated function.

Responsibilities

• Lead the packaging artwork function and ensure print-ready artwork across formats and substrates.
• Transform creative concepts into technical, production-ready files and manage pre-press and colour control.
• Liaise with printers to ensure seamless delivery and uphold quality standards; manage file versioning and workflow efficiency.

Skills

Senior Packaging Artworker

Packaging Artwork

Pre-press

Colour Management

Job description

Craft invites a Senior Packaging Artworker to lead the packaging artwork function for a major UK retailer, acting as the technical expert ensuring print-ready files move through production flawlessly. You’ll own artwork processes, systems and quality standards across packaging deliverables, interpret concepts into robust production files, and manage pre-press and colour management.

Working autonomously in a small team, you’ll drive efficiency, challenge briefs for feasibility and coordinate with