Artwork Production Specialist

Rituals Cosmetics Enterprise B.V.; Amsterdam; Hybrid; EUR 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Rituals Cosmetics Enterprise B.V. is seeking an Artwork Production Specialist to manage the artwork process from design lock to final print proof.

You collaborate with Product Development, Brand, Quality & Regulatory, Sourcing, external agencies, suppliers and printers to ensure packaging files are technically correct, legally compliant and production-ready. You will coordinate dielines, print specifications, colour setup and approvals across boxes, labels and other packaging formats, keeping

Responsibilities

• Artwork production & prepress coordination: Translate approved packaging designs into accurate, production-ready artwork.
• Artwork production & prepress coordination: Work with dielines, technical drawings, print specifications and supplier requirements.
• Artwork production & prepress coordination: Check artwork files for details such as layout, separations, barcodes, overprint, bleed, colour setup, legal text placement and version accuracy.
• Artwork production & prepress coordination: Coordinate proofing rounds with agencies, suppliers and printers, including colour checks and production validations.
• Artwork production & prepress coordination: Make sure final files are complete, correct and ready for print.
• Artwork project management: Own the artwork timeline from design handover to final approval and production release.
• Artwork project management: Manage several artwork projects in parallel across different categories and markets.
• Artwork project management: Create clear briefs for external agencies and suppliers.
• Artwork project management: Collect, structure and follow up on feedback from Brand, Product Development, QA, Regulatory and Sourcing.
• Artwork project management: Keep approvals moving and escalation risks early when deadlines, technical constraints or compliance requirements are at risk.
• Artwork project management: Maintain accurate version control, documentation and project tracking.
• Stakeholder alignment & quality control: Act as the linking pin between internal teams, external artwork agencies, suppliers and printers.
• Stakeholder alignment & quality control: Align with Quality & Regulatory on legal copy, claims, translations and required packaging information.
• Stakeholder alignment & quality control: Challenge unclear input and make sure decisions are documented.
• Stakeholder alignment & quality control: Safeguard consistency, quality and technical execution across packaging launches.
• Stakeholder alignment & quality control: Support improvements in the artwork management process and tools.

Job description

As Artwork Production Specialist, you manage the artwork process from design lock to final print proof. You work closely with Product Development, Brand, Quality & Regulatory, Sourcing, external agencies, suppliers and printers to make sure every packaging file is technically correct, legally compliant and ready for production.

You are the person who understands the details behind packaging artwork: dielines, print specifications, colours, barcodes, overprint, bleed, legal copy, supplier requirements and approval rounds. You know how to speak the technical language of printers and agencies, while keeping internal stakeholders aligned when timelines are tight.

You will work across multiple packaging projects and categories in parallel. This can include artwork for boxes, labels, tubes, foams, sleeves, gift sets and other primary or secondary packaging formats. You spot risks early, collect and structure feedback, manage approval flows and make sure files do not come back from the printer with avoidable surprises.

Key responsibilities:

Artwork production & prepress coordination

Translate approved packaging designs into accurate, production-ready artwork.

Work with dielines, technical drawings, print specifications and supplier requirements.

Check artwork files for details such as layout, separations, barcodes, overprint, bleed, colour setup, legal text placement and version accuracy.

Coordinate proofing rounds with agencies, suppliers and printers, including colour checks and production validations.

Make sure final files are complete, correct and ready for print.

Artwork project management

Own the artwork timeline from design handover to final approval and production release.

Manage several artwork projects in parallel across different categories and markets.

Create clear briefs for external agencies and suppliers.

Collect, structure and follow up on feedback from Brand, Product Development, QA, Regulatory and Sourcing.

Keep approvals moving and escalation risks early when deadlines, technical constraints or compliance requirements are at risk.

Maintain accurate version control, documentation and project tracking.

Stakeholder alignment & quality control

Act as the linking pin between internal teams, external artwork agencies, suppliers and printers.

Align with Quality & Regulatory on legal copy, claims, translations and required packaging information.

Challenge unclear input and make sure decisions are documented.

Safeguard consistency, quality and technical execution across packaging launches.

Support improvements in the artwork management process and tools.