Production Artist

Twelve; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 63,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision benefits

Hybrid work environment

Mental Health Mondays

Generous Paid Time Off

Paid Parental Leave

Discretionary Bonuses

Job summary

Twelve in New York is seeking a Production Artist to ensure seamless project transitions from concept to production. The role involves preparing printer-ready files, optimizing artwork for print, and conducting detailed pre-press checks. Candidates should have over 3 years of experience in production art and be proficient in Adobe Creative Cloud applications. Twelve offers a hybrid work environment and comprehensive benefits including paid time off, mental health days, and parental leave.

Qualifications

• 3+ years as a Production Artist.
• Experience with Adobe InDesign, Photoshop, and Illustrator.
• Proficient understanding of printing techniques.
• Strong communication and decision-making skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare printer-ready files for production.
• Work closely with Art and Development teams.
• Conduct pre-press checks for accuracy.
• Manage version control and file organization.

Skills

Adobe Creative Cloud

Production Art

Color Management

Print Production

Attention to Detail

Job description

About Twelve

Twelve designs and builds the world’s most inspiring merchandise and packaging for the world’s most coveted brands. With deep expertise across global production, creative innovation, and sustainability, we turn bold ideas into elevated, high‑impact realities. Our clients—ranging from luxury fashion and beauty to leading lifestyle brands—trust us to deliver unforgettable experiences through beautifully executed product and packaging.

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.

What You Can Expect

• Full‑time benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Life)
• Hybrid work environment
• Mental Health Mondays: Once a month our offices close globally (that's an additional 12 days per year)
• Generous Paid Time Off – including your birthday, personal days, and time off around holidays
• Paid Parental Leave
• Summer Fridays
• Discretionary Bonuses

Salary: $70k depending on experience

Twelve Inc. is committed to building an inclusive environment for people of all backgrounds and everyone is encouraged to apply. It is the policy of the Company to prohibit discrimination of any type and to afford equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, alienage or citizenship status, disability, or handicap, marital status, familial status, veteran status, sexual orientation, arrest record, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.