Packaging Production Artist

Role Overview The Packaging Production Artist will translate creative packaging concepts into precise, print-ready production files across all brands and product lines. Responsibilities Create accurate, high-quality print-ready packaging files and mechanicals based on approved design concepts, ensuring all outputs meet production specifications and brand standards. Build and refine dielines, layouts, and production art across packaging formats including labels, cartons, shrink sleeves, and aluminum beverage cans. Apply expert knowledge of prepress workflows, including color separations, trapping, bleed, resolution, and file organization to ensure flawless print execution. Partner closely with the Senior Packaging Designer and Director of Art to execute design intent with precision and consistency. Prepare and deliver press‑ready files to printers and prepress partners, ensuring all technical requirements are met prior to release. Collaborate with printers, converters, and manufacturers to troubleshoot and resolve production issues, ensuring quality and efficiency. Execute extensive file revisions and version control, maintaining accuracy across multiple SKUs and line extensions. Optimize artwork for various printing processes (flexographic, offset, digital, gravure) and substrates. Demonstrate advanced understanding of beverage packaging production, including aluminum can printing constraints such as spot color limitations, trapping, and cylindrical distortion considerations. Ensure all packaging complies with regulatory, technical, and brand requirements (e.g., barcode placement, legal copy, nutrition panels). Maintain organized file structures and archive production assets in accordance with team standards and workflows. Develop mockups and production proofs to validate artwork prior to manufacturing. Stay current on evolving print technologies, materials, and finishing techniques to continuously improve output quality. Support process improvements and contribute to scalable production workflows across the creative team. Required Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design, Packaging Design, or related field. 4–8+ years of experience in packaging production, prepress, or production art, ideally within a creative agency or CPG brand environment. Strong portfolio demonstrating precision production work and packaging execution. Advanced proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign) and Acrobat. Expert-level understanding of dielines, mechanical builds, and print production processes. Proven experience creating print‑ready files for packaging across multiple formats. Deep knowledge of color management (CMYK, Pantone), trapping, bleed, and print specifications. Specialized experience with beverage packaging and aluminum can printing strongly preferred, including understanding of spot color systems, base coats, varnishes, and press limitations. Familiarity with a wide range of printing processes and finishing techniques. Exceptional attention to detail with a commitment to accuracy and quality. Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects in a fast‑paced environment. Excellent communication and collaboration skills when working with cross‑functional teams and external vendors. Preferred Qualifications Experience working with beverage, CPG, or lifestyle brands. Familiarity with 3D mockup/visualization tools. Knowledge of sustainability considerations in packaging production. Experience with packaging workflow tools or asset management systems. Benefits Competitive health insurance. Life insurance. Mental wellness programs. 401K matching. Lifestyle Spending Account. Unlimited vacation paid time off and volunteer time off. Discounts on C4 Energy, Cellucor, and XTEND products. Paid parental leave. Reimbursement for expenses related to childcare, fertility treatments, legal fees, and more through the Lifestyle Spending Account. Nutrabolt is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. #J-18808-Ljbffr Woodbolt Distribution, LLC