Packaging Production Artist (Print & Prepress)

Twelve NYC; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full-time benefits

Mental Health Mondays

Generous PTO

Parental leave

Summer Fridays

Discretionary bonuses

Job summary

Twelve Inc. in Seattle seeks a Production Artist to ensure seamless transition from concept to production. You will prepare printer-ready files for packaging materials and ensure quality of outgoing assets.

Responsibilities include collaborating with Art and Creative teams, optimizing files for print, managing file versions, and supporting tight deadlines across time zones. Minor retouching and color correction may be required.

Qualifications

• 3+ years as a Production Artist.
• Experience with Adobe Creative Cloud suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop).
• Experience with file releases for print production and color management.

Responsibilities

• Prepare printer-ready files for packaging materials (labels, cartons, boxes).
• Collaborate with Art Team and Creative Development Team to understand project requirements.
• Evaluate assets for quality and request updates as needed.
• Optimize files for print and ensure standards per client specs.
• Maintain organization of production files and version control.
• Perform pre-press checks for color accuracy, resolution, and fonts.
• Balance multiple projects and meet deadlines across time zones.
• Possibly perform minor retouching or color corrections.

Skills

Production Artist

Adobe Creative Cloud

InDesign

Photoshop

Illustrator

Print production

Color management

Time management

Communication

Tools

Pantone color system

Pre-press workflows

Job description

Twelve Inc. in Seattle seeks a Production Artist to ensure seamless transition from concept to production. You will prepare printer-ready files for packaging materials and ensure quality of outgoing assets.

Responsibilities include collaborating with Art and Creative teams, optimizing files for print, managing file versions, and supporting tight deadlines across time zones. Minor retouching and color correction may be required.