Label Packaging Prepress Production Artist

Inovar Packaging Group; Town of Butler (WI); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Inovar Packaging Group, LLC in Wisconsin is seeking a detail‑oriented prepress specialist to transform customer files for flexographic and digital output and ensure brand consistency.

You will collaborate across Management, Prepress, Production, and Customer Service, perform preflight checks, verify barcodes, manage plate inventory, and maintain deadlines with strong organizational skills.

Qualifications

• Associate degree (or equivalent experience) in a relevant field.
• Hands-on skill with Adobe Creative Suite—Illustrator, Photoshop, Acrobat, and InDesign.
• Comfort with Microsoft Outlook and Excel.
• Excellent organization, multitasking, and time management.
• Critical thinking and proactive problem solving under deadlines.
• Clear, professional communication and a client-service mindset.

Responsibilities

• Prepare customer files for flexographic and digital output, including trapping and distortion.
• Run preflight checks to catch issues early.
• Partner closely with Management, Prepress, Production, and Customer Service.
• Proofread every detail: spelling, grammar, punctuation, and brand consistency.
• Verify barcodes meet quality standards.
• Order and maintain inventory/storage of flexographic plates.

Skills

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Time management

Client-service mindset

Clear communication

Education

Associate degree or equivalent in a relevant field

Bachelor’s degree in graphics or related (preferred)

Tools

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe Acrobat

Adobe InDesign

Esko Workflow

Hybrid Cloudflow

PACKz

Outlook

Excel

Job description

Work Hours: 8am to 4:30pm

Who We Are

At Inovar Packaging Group, LLC, we lead in flexographic and digital label production across North America. We’re relentless about technology, quality, and teamwork—because our customers’ success is our success.

Why Join?

• Competitive compensation with bonus opportunity
• Comprehensive health benefits: medical, dental, vision, life, and short/long-term disability
• 401(k) with generous company match
• PTO for work-life balance
• $5,000 tuition assistance to grow your skills

Is This You?

• Do you turn complex art files into flawless, press-ready layouts?
• Can you spot a typo or color inconsistency from a mile away?
• Do you enjoy coordinating with multiple teams to hit tight deadlines?

What You’ll Tackle

• Transform customer files for Flexographic and Digital output—trapping, stepping, and distortion included
• Run comprehensive preflight checks to catch issues early
• Partner closely with Management, Prepress, Production, and Customer Service
• Proofread every detail: spelling, grammar, punctuation, and brand consistency
• Verify barcodes to ensure they meet quality standards
• Order and maintain inventory/storage of Flexographic plates

What You Bring Minimum

• Associate degree (or equivalent experience) in a relevant field
• Hands‑on skill with Adobe Creative Suite—Illustrator, Photoshop, Acrobat, and InDesign
• Comfort with Microsoft Outlook and Excel
• Excellent organization, multitasking, and time management
• Critical thinking and proactive problem solving under deadlines
• Clear, professional communication and a client-service mindset

Preferred

• Bachelor’s degree in graphics or related
• Experience with Esko Workflow or Hybrid Cloudflow
• Familiarity with PACKz
• Background in flexographic printing or label manufacturing prepress
• Knowledge of manufacturing environments and pre-production graphics manipulation

Tool Proficiency

• Adobe Creative Suite

Legal

Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.