Designer - Production Artist

Sazerac Company Overview
Build your career at Sazerac! With almost 400 years of rich history, Sazerac Company has thrived as an independent, American family-owned company with operations in the United States and around the world. Since the 2000s, Sazerac has averaged double digit growth every year! Sazerac Company produces and markets the most award-winning bourbons and whiskeys in the world, including Buffalo Trace, Pappy Van Winkle, Eagle Rare, Blanton’s, and Sazerac Rye. Additionally, Sazerac owns many popular brands across a range of spirits, including Fireball, Southern Comfort, Seagram’s V.O., Myers’s, Goldschläger, Parrot Bay, 99 Brand, and Platinum Vodka.
We’re proud of our award-winning culture and distilleries. Our Louisville office has been named one of the “Best Places to Work in Kentucky” four times, and our Buffalo Trace Distillery has earned the title of “world’s most award-winning distillery” through the dedication of our craftsmen for well over 200 years. Whether you’re a recent graduate or an experienced professional, Sazerac provides extraordinary opportunities for growth with competitive salaries and benefits in an exciting, entrepreneurial industry.
Job Description/Responsibilities
We’re looking for a detail-obsessed Technical Designer – Production Artist who thrives at the intersection of design and precision. This role is ideal for someone who not only cares about how things look - but how they’re built, prepped, and perfectly executed in production.
If you love the craft behind the craft - if you’re known for catching the tiniest inconsistencies, love building flawless print files, and enjoy the technical side of design as much as the creative - this could be a great fit.
What You’ll Do
Prepare print-ready artwork for packaging, POS, and related materials.
Build and finalize files including dielines, separations, finishes, and production layers.
Ensure all deliverables meet printer/vendor specifications and production standards.
Manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.
Partner with designers, account teams, and external vendors to ensure seamless execution.
Conduct detailed preflight checks and troubleshoot technical issues.
Support and attend press checks to ensure quality and accuracy.
Maintain organized file structures, naming conventions, and version control
Required
Qualifications/Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in graphic design, visual communication, or a related field (or equivalent professional experience)
3–5 years of experience in a technical design or production artist role
Advanced proficiency in adobe creative suite (illustrator, photoshop, InDesign)
Strong understanding of print production, prepress workflows, and color management and experience producing packaging and/or pos materials
Ability to manage multiple projects under tight deadlines with exceptional attention to detail
Portfolio or work samples required demonstrating technical execution, print-ready files, and packaging/pos experience
Preferred
Experience in consumer packaged goods (CPG) or spirits industry.
Familiarity working alongside legal and regulatory teams, including applying government and compliance mandatories to packaging and label design.
Experience attending or supporting press checks.
Culture And Benefits
Sazerac offers a comprehensive compensation and benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, 401K, paid time off, and more. These benefits may vary depending on location and work type. Learn more about how we support our employees here .
The annual salary range for this role is $71,000 - $106,000. Final compensation will be based on relevant experience, qualifications, geographic location, and internal pay equity considerations.
Sazerac is committed to equality of opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, veteran status, age, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, physical or mental disability or any other legally protected status.
What’s Next
After you apply, a recruiter will review your application and reach out to qualified candidates. Selected candidates will follow our interview process, which may include a phone screen, hiring manager interview, and panel interviews with business leaders. There may be additional steps or assessments throughout the process dependent on the position. Applicants who are not selected to move through the process, at any stage, will be notified via email.

Work arrangement
Yes