Production Artist

Twelve NYC; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 81,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits package

Hybrid work environment

Mental Health Mondays

Generous PTO (birthday, personal days,

Parental leave

Summer Fridays

Discretionary bonuses

Job summary

Twelve Inc. is seeking a skilled Production Artist to manage the pre-press stage of packaging projects. You will prepare printer-ready files, ensure color accuracy, and uphold brand standards while collaborating with cross-functional teams across time zones.

The role requires 3+ years in production artistry and strong experience with Adobe Creative Cloud (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator). Hybrid work environment with comprehensive benefits is offered.

Qualifications

• 3+ years as a Production Artist.
• Adobe Creative Cloud - InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator experience.
• Experience with file releases for print production.
• Understanding of color management techniques for print production.
• Familiarity with print and finishing techniques (hot stamping, embossing/debossing, Pantone, coatings, die cuts).
• Ability to execute design tasks efficiently and accurately.
• Willingness to work after-hours and across time zones.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Art, Creative and Development teams to meet project requirements.
• Prepare printer-ready files for labels, cartons, boxes, and related packaging.
• Evaluate assets and request updates from designers when needed.
• Optimize files for printing to meet standards and client specs.
• Ensure accuracy, consistency and brand adherence in artwork.
• Conduct pre-press checks for color, resolution and fonts.
• Balance multiple projects and communicate timelines to teams.
• Maintain organized production files for efficiency.

Skills

Production artistry

Color management

Print finishing

Multitasking

Communication

Time zone flexibility

Tools

InDesign

Photoshop

Illustrator

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.