Luxury Beauty Packaging Production Artist

Aquent; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Dental and vision plans

Retirement plan with match

Professional development

Job summary

Aquent Talent is seeking a meticulous Print Production Artist to shape the visual identity of flagship beauty packaging. You will ensure packaging meets high quality standards and aligns with brand storytelling, collaborating with design, product, and production teams to deliver production-ready files.

Join a fast-paced team in San Francisco, bringing precision, color accuracy, and expert proofing to every project while advancing your craft in luxury beauty packaging workflows.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of dedicated Print Production Artist experience in packaging.
• Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and InDesign.
• Solid understanding of CMYK color theory and color nuances.
• Highly motivated, proactive, and able to take initiative.
• Proven ability to work independently and in cross-functional teams.
• Exceptional organizational skills and meticulous attention to detail.
• Thorough understanding of printing processes and manufacturing techniques for packaging.
• Comprehensive knowledge of structure and die-lines.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Excellent typography skills and an unwavering commitment to detail.

Responsibilities

• Adhere strictly to brand guidelines while manipulating graphics.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to meet project goals.
• Perform expert photo retouching and color correction.
• Create physical comps and mockups for packaging concepts.
• Develop print-ready mechanicals for packaging components.
• Lay out, revise, and prepare production-ready mechanicals for vendor submission.
• Release finalized files to vendors for sampling and production.
• Review print proofs for accuracy and quality.

Skills

Print production

Packaging

Color theory

Typography

Attention to detail

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

Tools

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe InDesign

Job description

Aquent Talent is seeking a meticulous Print Production Artist to shape the visual identity of flagship beauty packaging. You will ensure packaging meets high quality standards and aligns with brand storytelling, collaborating with design, product, and production teams to deliver production-ready files.

Join a fast-paced team in San Francisco, bringing precision, color accuracy, and expert proofing to every project while advancing your craft in luxury beauty packaging workflows.