Production Artist: Packaging & Print Prep (Hybrid)

OLBERDING; St. Louis (MO); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401k retirement plan

Hybrid work schedule

PTO and holidays

Parental leave

Job summary

Olberding Brand Family seeks a Production Artist to translate designer comps into press-ready artwork for consumer packaging. You will build mechanical files, preflight, and coordinate proofs to meet client and printer needs.

Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, Acrobat) and knowledge of color management and print production across Flexo, Gravure, and Offset are required. Hybrid work schedule offered with collaborative team environment.

Qualifications

• Strong Adobe Illustrator skills.
• Knowledge of consumer products packaging and print services preferred.
• Deep understanding of major printing methods (Flexo, Gravure, Offset).
• Proficient use of Apple OS and business software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Responsibilities

• Work on CP G client jobs creating production art and prepping jobs for assembly.
• Preflight, typesetting, image placement, layout and color adaptation.
• Output production proofs for customer approval.
• Ensure files meet press requirements with proper marks and color correction.
• Maintain accuracy and consistency across orders for efficient output.
• Communicate with internal team and clients throughout the process.

Skills

Adobe Illustrator

Packaging design

Print production

Pre-media

Photoshop

Acrobat

Tools

Illustrator

Photoshop

InDesign

Acrobat

Job description

Olberding Brand Family seeks a Production Artist to translate designer comps into press-ready artwork for consumer packaging. You will build mechanical files, preflight, and coordinate proofs to meet client and printer needs.

Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, Acrobat) and knowledge of color management and print production across Flexo, Gravure, and Offset are required. Hybrid work schedule offered with collaborative team environment.