Packaging Production Designer

AriZona Beverages, founded in Brooklyn, N.Y. in 1992, is proud to be a family owned and operated American company. AriZona’s mission is to offer top quality beverages in uniquely designed packages that are accessible and affordable. AriZona Beverages — makers of the number one ready-to-drink Iced Tea in America - holds a unique position in the global beverage industry with its iconic $0.99 big can and “keeping it real” no frills approach to the consumer market. AriZona never pays for glitzy advertising campaigns to gain consumer loyalty and is constantly ahead of the curve, carving out trends without the use of focus groups and market research. With a loyal following across various demographics, AriZona pulls its own inspiration from its fierce social media following and devoted fan base.

SUMMARY/OBJECTIVE

The Packaging Production Deisgner is responsible for translating creative packaging designs into technically precise, press-ready files. This role requires deep knowledge of prepress standards, color accuracy, and print production for a wide variety of packaging types including cans, bottles, corrugation, shrink sleeves, and display materials.

You’ll act as the bridge between design and manufacturing, ensuring all files are correctly built, optimized for the intended print method, and compliant with brand and regulatory guidelines. Projects include packaging, point-of-sale materials, trade show graphics, and retail activations.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Build and prepare mechanical artwork for cans, bottles, sleeves, folding cartons, corrugate, and other packaging formats
• Tailor files to various print processes including dry offset, flexographic, digital, gravure, offset , and shrink sleeve
• Apply dielines, bleeds, trapping, overprints, and safety margins in line with production specs
• Conduct color separations (CMYK and spot), apply ICC profiles, and support proofing workflows
• Collaborate with internal design and external print vendors to ensure accurate, high-quality production
• Perform file conversions, resizing, templating, and versioning across multiple SKUs
• Maintain accuracy across product lines, ensuring consistency in layout, branding, and compliance
• Generate digital mockups/renders using tools like Adobe Diension, Esko or Blender
• Conduct rigorous preflight and QC checks to flag and fix errors before hand-off
• Manage file systems, naming conventions, and asset version control

QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS

• 3+ years of prepress or print production experience, preferably in CPG, beverage, or packaging-focused environments
• Graphic Design experience with proficiency in Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign , and Acrobat
• Familiarity with prepress tools such as ColorTone , PrintIQ , and Esko or equivalent
• Solid understanding of print production methods and substrates (metal, plastic, glass, corrugated, etc.)
• Working knowledge of color theory, ICC color profiles, Pantone matching , and print proofing
• Ability to spot layout or design issues and collaborate effectively with the creative team
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Experience with FDA/TTB packaging compliance or sustainable packaging materials

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY

No direct reports

WORK ENVIRONMENT

In office

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand and walk. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move heavy objects.

OTHER DUTIES

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

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