Production Artist — Packaging

Written By Dana Siomkos

Freelance, NYC

YOU: A highly detail-oriented production artist who thrives in the precision side of design. You know packaging isn’t just about making things look good, it’s about accuracy, organization, systems, and understanding how creative translates into real-world production. You’re deeply experienced in packaging mechanicals, prepress, and print workflows, with a sharp eye for detail and a proactive mindset when it comes to spotting issues before they become problems.

THEM: A purpose-driven CPG lifestyle brand shaping the future of connected, consumer-facing equipment.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Build clean, print-ready packaging mechanicals across a variety of packaging formats and structures

  • Apply strong knowledge of FDA packaging requirements, barcode standards, and packaging production best practices

  • Interpret and work within complex dielines while maintaining accuracy and file integrity

  • Manage revisions across cross-functional teams including Marketing, Legal, Quality, Engineering, and Product

  • Set up spot colors, varnishes, finishes, and prepress specifications correctly within production files

  • Perform detailed preflight and quality checks, proactively identifying and resolving production or regulatory issues

  • Create and maintain Photoshop render templates and production-ready mockup systems for design teams

  • Maintain organized asset libraries, version control, and structured file systems across shared environments

  • Support multiple concurrent packaging projects in a fast-paced studio environment

  • Uphold high standards for organization, production accuracy, and packaging craft throughout all deliverables

REQUIREMENTS:

  • 5–7 years of production art experience with a strong focus on print packaging and mechanical production

  • Deep knowledge of packaging production workflows, prepress, printing methods, and packaging specifications

  • Strong understanding of FDA packaging requirements and food/CPG packaging standards

  • Expertise in Adobe Illustrator and strong proficiency in Photoshop production workflows

  • Experience working within high-SKU or large-scale packaging environments

  • Ability to interpret structural dielines and prepare production-ready files accurately and efficiently

  • Strong organizational skills with disciplined file management, naming conventions, and version control practices

  • Comfortable working within formal workflow and approval systems (Workfront experience is a plus)

  • Collaborative, proactive, and highly detail-oriented approach to production work

  • Ability to manage multiple priorities independently while maintaining a high level of accuracy

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