Print Production Artist

Packaging Prototype Desktop Artist

Founded in 1919 as Phototype and recently rebranded as the Olberding Brand Family, we are a family company focused first on caring for people. We believe that by valuing our employees, they in turn are inspired to champion our clients and the brands they bring to life. We have a variety of services which help CPG clients engage consumers through graphic design and execution. Our services begin in conceptual brand strategy and design, then flow through adaptive design all the way to the production of color accurate and regulatory/retailer compliant physical and digital touch points. We are composed of business units where we Design, Optimize and Protect brands. There are over 400 of us across the US, Europe and Asia. Won't you join us? We'd love to have you on our team!

A Packaging Prototype Desktop Artist is the bridges the gap between design intent and physical prototype creation. Responsible for converting and transforming flat artwork into dimensional packaging mechanical artwork. To be successful in this position, you must be a passionate about packaging creation from artwork to hands on prototype creation. The Packaging Prototype Production Artist is an active member of the cross-functional packaging team, giving and receiving feedback and sharing ideas and production ideas.

Duties and Responsibilities Include:

• Create and adapt packaging artwork for comps, mockups and prototypes based on client's design intend and requirements
• Adapt flat artwork into 3D physical packaging
• Output color managed output and media ranging from poly, vinyl, paperboard, foil to paperboard which simulate actual printed production
• Cut, fold, score and assemble packaging to ensure mechanical artwork
• Create and develop custom color swatches for prototypes though various RIPS, Printers and substrates

Qualifications Include:

• 2-3 years' experience with packaging graphics and design production management
• Good understanding of package design, pre-press, and/or print production processes is a plus
• CPG knowledge or experience is a plus
• Graphics production technology background or experience is a plus
• Deep understanding of inkjet, solvent, and UV print methods

Benefits Include:

• Competitive benefits package (health, dental, vision and 401k)
• Flexible work schedules
• PTO, Personal Time, Volunteer Time Off and 8 observed holidays
• Parental leave

The Olberding Brand Family is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes individuals of diverse talents and backgrounds.

For fastest consideration, please apply online to the Careers section of our website www.olberdingbrands.com. Only applications received through this process will be considered. No phone calls please.