Production Artist - Packaging & Print

POSITION SUMMARY
The Production Artist – Packaging & Print is responsible for the accurate, production-ready execution of packaging, labels, signage, and supporting print materials across the ProCaps product portfolio. This is a hands-on production role requiring deep expertise in print production and prepress, along with strong graphic design fundamentals and the ability to make thoughtful layout, typography, and visual decisions within established creative direction.
This role takes approved creative and translates it across multiple products, SKUs, sizes, formats, and applications while maintaining brand consistency and technical accuracy. The Production Artist personally builds, revises, proofs, preflights, and releases files for production — ensuring artwork is visually polished and technically correct before it reaches printers, vendors, or manufacturing.
Success requires exceptional attention to detail, strong file and version-control discipline, and comfort working in a fast-paced environment with frequent revisions and compressed timelines. The ideal candidate is a production artist with a designer’s eye: someone who enjoys detailed production work but also has the design judgment to solve routine layout and execution challenges independently.
Requirements
WHAT YOU BRING
MINIMUM JOB QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design, Visual Communications, or a related field preferred, or equivalent practical experience
5+ years of professional experience in production art, graphic production, packaging production, print-focused graphic design, or a closely related role
Advanced proficiency in Adobe InDesign, Illustrator, and Photoshop
Demonstrated hands-on experience building and releasing packaging, label, and print production files
Strong understanding of prepress workflows including dielines, bleeds, trims, overprint, trapping, resolution, CMYK, Pantone, color management, and printer specifications
Experience working across multiple products, SKUs, sizes, or packaging variations strongly preferred
Strong typography, layout, and information-hierarchy skills with the ability to work within established creative direction
Strong file management, organization, proofreading, and version-control discipline
Ability to manage multiple production deadlines and high-volume revisions with accuracy
Experience in CPG, supplements, food/beverage, beauty, consumer products, manufacturing, or another packaging-intensive environment preferred
Experience with Adobe Acrobat for proofing and file review
Product photography, retouching, or image compositing experience a plus
Blender or other 3D visualization/rendering experience is a plus
Basic digital design capability for occasional marketing support is a plus
Microsoft Office proficiency (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)
WHAT YOU'LL DO
OTHER ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Packaging & Label Production
Build and maintain production-ready artwork for labels, cartons, inserts, packaging components, and related printed materials
Adapt approved creative across multiple products, SKUs, strengths, sizes, and packaging variations while maintaining consistency
Work accurately within supplied dielines and packaging specifications
Apply strong typography, hierarchy, spacing, and layout judgment within information-dense and constrained packaging formats
Create mockups and visual comps as needed for internal review and approval
Print Production & Prepress
Prepare and release final print-ready files according to printer, vendor, and manufacturing specifications
Manage bleeds, trims, dielines, overprint, trapping, color separations, image resolution, and file structure
Work accurately with CMYK, Pantone, and established color-management standards
Preflight files and identify technical or production issues before artwork is released
Review printer and vendor proofs for color, content, alignment, typography, image quality, and production accuracy
Communicate directly with printers and vendors to troubleshoot file or production issues
Production Design & Creative Execution
Translate established creative direction into polished production artwork across packaging, signage, print, and supporting marketing materials
Extend existing designs intelligently across new sizes, formats, products, and applications without requiring every layout decision to be directed
Support limited original design needs within established brand standards, including inserts, signage, displays, sales materials, and internal communications
Maintain visual consistency while solving practical layout and production constraints
Signage & Large-Format Graphics
Build production-ready signage, environmental graphics, displays, and other large-format materials
Prepare artwork to appropriate scale, resolution, finishing, and vendor specifications
Coordinate with vendors to ensure files reproduce accurately at final size
Revisions, File Management & Version Control
Execute packaging and label revisions resulting from product updates, compliance changes, creative updates, or business needs
Maintain organized working files, production files, archives, and version histories
Ensure the correct approved artwork and version is being used before files are released
Follow established file naming, folder structure, and archiving standards
Manage multiple simultaneous projects, revisions, and deadlines without sacrificing accuracy
Image & Retouching Support
Retouch, composite, color-correct, resize and prepare product imagery for packaging, print, and digital applications
Ensure imagery meets required resolution, color mode, file format, and production specifications
Maintain consistency in image quality, color, and product presentation across applications
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Work closely with Creative, Marketing, Product, Operations, Procurement, Project Management, and external vendors
Interpret feedback accurately and execute revisions efficiently
Communicate technical production limitations, risks, or questions before they affect final output
Participate in creative and production reviews and contribute practical solutions to production challenges
Quality Control & Continuous Improvement
Perform detailed quality-control reviews of all final artwork prior to production release
Verify content, dimensions, color specifications, imagery, alignment, file links, and technical setup
Take ownership of accuracy rather than relying on printers, vendors, or downstream teams to catch errors
Support improvements to templates, production workflows, file organization, and overall production efficiency
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Duties are performed primarily in a smoke-free office environment
We are an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
We pride ourselves on maintaining a clean and organized environment, fostering a sense of pride and ownership in our space.
Our culture is rich in diversity, quality, safety, fun, and respect, creating a vibrant and inclusive atmosphere.
We are dedicated to professionalism and growth, continually striving to improve and excel in all we do.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Ability to sit and work at a computer for extended periods.
Ability to frequently stand and walk throughout office, manufacturing, and warehouse environments.
Ability to bend, reach, kneel, twist, and grip items as required.
Ability to lift and carry up to 25 pounds occasionally.
Ability to comply with applicable safety, sanitation, personal protective equipment, and facility requirements when entering manufacturing or operational areas.
Benefits
WHAT WE OFFER
ProCaps Laboratories provides:
A competitive salary depending on experience and qualifications
Eligible for a discretionary company-wide bonus
Top-Tier Medical, Dental & Vision Coverage – $0 cost when you qualify for our Wellness Program
Generous Paid Time Off – includes 8 paid company holidays
401(k) with Company Match – up to 4.5%
100% Company-Paid Life Insurance
100% Company-Paid Short-Term Disability Insurance
Gym Membership Reimbursement
Monthly Vitamin Allowance + Employee Discounts on Products
Company-Funded Health Savings Account (HSA) – $1,600 annually
Cash Bonuses Through Employee Referral Program
Optional Pet Insurance Available
***Fantastic work environment that focuses on Safety, Quality, Community, and amazing people. We hire top talent and celebrate the ingenuity and tenacity of our team members and leaders!
APPLICATION DEADLINE : This position will remain open until filled. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

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