Print, Packaging, and Production Senior Associate

Go.AI; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Go.AI, based in Chicago, seeks a Print Production Lead to oversee print, packaging, and design workflows. You will coordinate production schedules with internal stakeholders and external vendors, ensure dieline accuracy, and manage color and prepress processes.

You will also guide packaging artwork, align with brand and regulatory standards, and drive cross-team collaboration while maintaining budgets and timelines. A 5–10 year background in print/packaging and Adobe Suite expertise is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Graphic Design or related field
• Based in Chicago, Illinois
• 5–10 years of experience in print production, packaging production, graphic design and specialty finishes
• Expert in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, InDesign, and Photoshop)
• Familiarity with color management, prepress workflows, dielines, CAD templates and packaging specifications
• Experience managing multiple print vendors and packaging suppliers
• Proven experience taking multiple simultaneous projects from concept through final production
• Detail-oriented, highly organized, excellent communicator, and solutions-oriented

Responsibilities

• Coordinate production schedules with internal stakeholders and external vendors
• Create production-ready artwork files, verifying bleeds, trapping, color profiles, resolution, and dieline accuracy
• Oversee proofing, color matching, and final approvals
• Resolve production issues and quality concerns
• Design and prepare packaging artwork and specifications for production
• Review and approve structural packaging dielines
• Align packaging with brand standards and regulatory requirements
• Coordinate package revisions and version control
• Develop and document production workflows, standards, and tracking procedures
• Maintain project budgets and identify cost-saving opportunities
• Facilitate cross-team coordination and communication

Skills

Project management

Vendor management

Attention to detail

Communication

Brand standards alignment

Education

Bachelor's degree in graphic design

Tools

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe InDesign

Adobe Photoshop

CAD templates

Job description

Print Production

• Coordinate production schedules with internal stakeholders and external vendors
• Create production-ready artwork files, verifying bleeds, trapping, color profiles, resolution, and dieline accuracy
• Oversee proofing, color matching, and final approvals
• Resolve production issues and quality concerns

Packaging Production

• Design and prepare packaging artwork and specifications for production
• Review and approve structural packaging dielines
• Align packaging with brand standards and regulatory requirements
• Coordinate package revisions and version control

Graphic Design

• Coordinate with Design team to create and update product packaging/inserts, brochures, direct mail, and trade show materials
• Align all materials with brand standards
• Support creative team initiatives and campaigns

Vendor Management

• Serve as the primary point of contact for all print and packaging vendors
• Source and evaluate new vendors as needed for quality and service expectations
• Maintain strong vendor relationships

Project Management

• Develop and document production workflows, standards, and tracking procedures
• Maintain project budgets and identify cost-saving opportunities
• Facilitate cross-team coordination and communication

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or higher in graphic design, communications, marketing, or business, or equivalent project experience
• Based in Chicago, Illinois
• 5-10 years of experience with print production, packaging production, graphic design and specialty finishes
• Expert in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, InDesign, and Photoshop)
• Familiarity with color management, prepress workflows, dielines, CAD templates and packaging specifications
• Experience managing multiple print vendors and packaging suppliers
• Proven experience taking multiple simultaneous projects from concept through final production
• Detail-oriented, highly organized, excellent communicator, and solutions-oriented