Production Artist: Prepress & Packaging, Hybrid Role

Olberding Brand Family; St. Louis (MO); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401k retirement plan with company

Flexible/hybrid work schedules

Generous PTO and holidays

Parental leave

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Olberding Brand Family seeks a Production Artist to translate designer comps into complete, press-ready production files. You will manage workflow from scheduling to proofing, ensuring accuracy and efficiency for CPg client projects.

The role requires strong Illustrator skills and knowledge of major printing methods, along with proficiency in Mac OS and common office software. Hybrid work options and a comprehensive benefits package are offered.

Qualifications

• Strong Adobe Illustrator skills.
• Experience with production artwork for consumer packaging.
• Knowledge of Flexo, Gravure, and Offset printing methods.
• Proficient in Mac OS and Microsoft Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Work on CPg client jobs creating production art and prepping for assembly (preflighting, typesetting, image placement, layout, color adaptation).
• Manipulate customer artwork to meet production requirements and output proofs for customer approval.
• Design files for press requirements including press marks and color correction; ensure final press-ready files.
• Maintain accuracy and consistency across orders and assist with calibration and workflow procedures.
• Proofread all work including customer proofs and final files.

Skills

Adobe Illustrator

Production artwork

Print design knowledge

Tools

Adobe Photoshop

Acrobat

FileMaker Pro

Microsoft Office

Job description

Olberding Brand Family seeks a Production Artist to translate designer comps into complete, press-ready production files. You will manage workflow from scheduling to proofing, ensuring accuracy and efficiency for CPg client projects.

The role requires strong Illustrator skills and knowledge of major printing methods, along with proficiency in Mac OS and common office software. Hybrid work options and a comprehensive benefits package are offered.