Senior Packaging Artworker (REF 1277)

I Love My Job Ltd.; Greater London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in packaging design seeks a Senior Packaging Artworker to join their creative team. This role involves creating high-quality packaging artwork for major retailers, collaborating across departments, and ensuring adherence to legal and brand standards. Ideal candidates are detail-oriented with strong skills in Adobe Creative Cloud and prior packaging design experience.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in packaging design, creating cutter guides and mock-ups.
• Strong command of Adobe Creative Cloud (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign).
• Good understanding of print production processes and colour management.

Responsibilities

• Creation of high-quality, accurate product and packaging artwork files.
• Conducting thorough quality checks on all artwork files.
• Collaborating with teams to ensure timely delivery of print-ready artwork.

Skills

Attention to detail

Collaboration

Technical expertise

Adaptability

Tools

Adobe Creative Cloud

3D software

Job description

• Up to £35,000 DOE
• Surrey – office based

We are currently seeking a talented Senior Packaging Artworker with experience in retail packaging artwork to join a successful and well established business. Working as part of a creative and supportive team, you will work on a diverse range of design concepts and artwork packaging for leading retailers both here in the UK and worldwide.

This role requires a keen eye for detail, and experience working with cutter guides, brand guidelines, and laying out back of pack information. You will be a key member of the design team, and will collaborate closely with other departments across the business too to create top quality print ready artwork.

If you are a skilled Packaging Artworker looking for an exciting opportunity to showcase your talents, we’d love to see your portfolio!

Key responsibilities for this Packaging Artworker role:

• Creation of high quality, accurate product and packaging artwork files for their client base
• Collaborating with the wider design team and departments across the business to execute print-ready artwork based on approved creative concepts and design briefs
• Ensuing all artwork files are prepared with meticulous attention to detail and accuracy, as well as meeting legal standards and adhering to brand guidelines
• Collaborating with the procurement team to address any technical issues or challenges that may arise during the printing and manufacturing process
• Conducting thorough quality checks on all artworks files to verify accuracy and consistency
• Collaborate with the team to ensure smooth communication and timely delivery of print ready artwork files for production

Experience required for this Packaging Artworker role:

• Strong command of Adobe Creative Cloud – Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign
• Experience with 3D software a benefit but not essential
• Demonstrated experience in packaging design, with the ability to create cutter guides and mock up samples for testing
• Experience laying out back of pack information including legal requirements such as hazard warnings, barcodes, and regulatory compliance to ensure artwork meets industry standards.
• Technical expertise with a good understanding of print production processes, colour management, and printing across different material, formats & finishes
• Meticulous attention to detail with the ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment
• Strong work ethic, diligence, and commitment to meeting deadlines
• Adaptive mindset to handle evolving requirements.
• Enthusiasm for the field and eagerness to learn, a collaborative nature and team player

Diversity & Inclusion:ILMJ values diversity, equality and inclusion and encourages applicants from all backgrounds and identities.