A creative design firm is seeking a Production Artist to join its remote team. The role focuses on preparing and ensuring the accuracy of production-ready artwork for various packaging projects. Ideal candidates will have proven experience in production art and proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, with strong attention to detail and organizational skills. This entry-level position offers a full-time employment opportunity in the manufacturing sector.
Qualifications
Experience in a creative or manufacturing setting.
Strong Illustrator skills are a plus.
Ability to work independently in a remote environment.
Experience with packaging for CPG or food industries is a plus.
RippedBoxStation invites qualified candidates to join our remote team as a Production Artist.
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: Expertise in color separation, halftones, and ensuring accurate color reproduction for different print methods; managing color consistency across formats and materials.
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.