Production Artist

Twelvenyc; New York (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading design-driven product development agency is seeking a Production Artist to support packaging projects from concept to production. This role requires expertise in pre-press processes, file preparation, and collaboration with various teams to meet high-quality standards. You will thrive in a creative environment, balancing responsibilities across multiple projects while contributing to our exciting brand developments.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, and Vision (80% coverage)

Short & Long Term Disability

Monthly Mental Health Days

Summer Fridays

Discretionary Bonuses

18-20 weeks of paid maternity leave

Qualifications

• 3+ years as a Production Artist.
• Experience with Adobe InDesign, Photoshop, and Illustrator.
• Understanding of color management techniques.

Responsibilities

• Prepare printer-ready files for various packaging materials.
• Conduct pre-press checks to ensure quality standards.
• Work closely with the Art Team to meet project requirements.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Collaboration

Project Management

Color Management

Tools

Adobe Creative Cloud

Job description

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At Twelve, we are passionate about bringing innovative merchandise and packaging ideas to life. As a design-driven product development agency, we collaborate with a wide range of clients to dream, design, develop, and deliver products for the world's most compelling brands. We're seeking a creatively inspiring, collaborative and agile Production Artist to join our packaging team and contribute to the creative journey of our exciting projects.

Role Summary

As a Production Artist at Twelve, you will play a critical role in ensuring the seamless transition of packaging projects from concept to production. You will be responsible for the pre-press stage of the packaging process, preparing printer-ready files for production and ensuring quality standards for outgoing files. This role reports to the VP of Development & Packaging.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with the Art Team and Creative + Development Team to understand project requirements and specifications
• Prepare printer-ready files for various packaging materials, including labels, folding cartons, rigid boxes, belly bands, corrugated cartons, influencer
• Evaluate client assets to make sure provided logos, illustrations and artwork are high-quality, and communicate to Development and Creative partners when updated assets are needed
• Optimize files for printing, ensuring they meet industry standards and our clients' specifications
• Display high level of accuracy and attention to details in artwork delivery
• Review design files for accuracy, consistency, and adherence to brand guidelines
• Conduct pre-press checks to identify and rectify any issues related to color accuracy, image resolution, and fonts
• Ability to relentlessly collaborate as well as work independently on several different projects at once
• Manage version control and file organization to ensure efficient production workflows
• Exercise judgment and project management skills, both personally and with team members, to balance priorities and communicate to teams to meet and exceed project deadlines and commitment
• Highly organized in maintaining production files to increase job efficiency and ensure that files and elements are easy to locate.
• Duties might include minor retouching, color correction or artwork clean-up
• Proactive about deadlines and timeline executions
  
  

Qualifications

• 3+ years as a Production Artist
• Adobe Creative Cloud - InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator experience necessary
• Must have experience working with file releases for print production
• An understanding of color management techniques to maintain color consistency during print production.
• Proficient understanding of various print and finishing techniques, including hot stamping, embossing/debossing, the Pantone color system, special coatings, and die cuts.
• Ability to execute design tasks efficiently and accurately.
• Ability to work after-hours and on different time zones when necessary
• Must be flexible, open-minded, and respond to constructive criticism with revisions to designs and projects as necessary.
• Demonstrate excellent oral and written communication, listening and decision-making skills.
  
  

Why Join Us?

• Medical, Dental, and Vision (company covers 80%!)
• Short & Long Term Disability as well as a host of voluntary insurance benefits
• Monthly Mental Health Days
• Summer Fridays
• Corporate Benefits Program
• Company EAP
• 18-20 weeks of paid maternity leave
• Discretionary Bonuses
• Disability as well as a host of voluntary insurance benefits

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Design, Art/Creative, and Information Technology

• Industries

  Marketing Services

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