Senior Production Artist

SGS & Co; Kirklees; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

SGS & Co is seeking a Senior Packaging Artworker based in Cleckheaton, UK. In this role, you will be responsible for creating high-quality, print-ready packaging artwork across various FMCG brands. The ideal candidate should have over 5 years of experience in an FMCG packaging environment and strong skills in Adobe Illustrator and related tools.

Your role will include providing technical guidance and mentoring to junior artworkers while ensuring that all artwork meets brand and legal guidelines. Join us to contribute positively within a collaborative studio team.

Qualifications

• 5+ years' experience as a Packaging Artworker in an FMCG packaging environment.
• Strong experience producing technically accurate, print-ready packaging artwork.
• Confident communicator with the ability to influence and support peers.

Responsibilities

• Create high-quality, print-ready packaging artwork from design files and briefs.
• Adhere to artwork checklists ensuring consistently high standards.
• Provide technical guidance and mentoring to artworkers.

Skills

Adobe Illustrator skills

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Strong communication

Problem-solving skills

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Photoshop

Acrobat

Job description

SGX is a packaging production company with more than 150 years of industry‑leading experience, offering a full suite of packaging graphics, plate and cylinder production, and metal deco services.

We are hiring a Senior Packaging Artworker based in Cleckheaton. The role focuses on creation and delivery of accurate, high‑quality, print‑ready packaging artwork across various FMCG brands.

Key Responsibilities

• Create high‑quality, print‑ready packaging artwork from design files, briefs, corporate guidelines and print specifications.
• Take ownership of the accurate application of design, brand and legal copy across packaging formats.
• Ensure all artwork is technically correct and suitable for auto repro, considering colours, varnishes, whites, printer specifications and mark‑up.
• Adhere to artwork checklists and SOPs, ensuring consistently high standards and right‑first‑time delivery.
• Produce basic to complex level artwork using industry‑standard software and print techniques.
• Ensure all deliverables meet client, brand and technical specifications, and deadlines.

Brand, Quality & Consistency

• Maintain excellent brand and design awareness.
• Ensure all artwork aligns with master guidelines and remains consistent across ranges, formats and live artwork.
• Conduct range reviews and proactively flag inconsistencies or risks.
• Work closely with QA, Pre‑production, Operations Manager and Production teams to ensure consistency across the account.
• Make recommendations for improvements to tools, processes and ways of working.

Workflow, Systems & Communication

• Attend client and internal meetings as required.
• Maintain accurate project status information within MIS and project tracking systems.
• Work within agreed workflows, budgets and timelines with the Operations Manager.
• Communicate clearly with Project Managers to ensure information is cascaded to relevant production staff.
• Ensure stakeholders have up‑to‑date information on assigned projects.

People Management & Leadership

• Provide technical guidance, mentoring and day‑to‑day support to artworkers.
• Review artwork produced by others, offering constructive feedback to maintain quality standards.
• Support onboarding and training of new team members.
• Contribute to performance management, including input into appraisals, objectives and development plans.
• Promote a collaborative, quality‑driven culture focused on right‑first‑time delivery.

Collaboration & Team Contribution

• Actively participate in the studio team, sharing knowledge and best practice.
• Build strong working relationships with internal teams and external stakeholders.
• Work autonomously while contributing positively within a fast‑paced, deadline‑driven environment.
• Remain flexible and responsive to changing business and client requirements.

Skills & Experience

• 5+ years’ experience as a Packaging Artworker / Production Artist within an FMCG packaging environment.
• Strong experience producing technically accurate, print‑ready packaging artwork.
• Excellent Adobe Illustrator skills; strong working knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite, Photoshop, Acrobat and related tools.
• Strong understanding of print processes, packaging materials and production constraints.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Confident communicator with the ability to influence and support peers.
• Strong organisational, prioritisation and problem‑solving skills.
• Experience supporting or mentoring junior team members.
• Comfortable working under pressure and meeting tight deadlines.
• Willingness to work overtime when required.