Senior Packaging Artworker (REF 1277)
- Up to £35,000 DOE
- Surrey – office based
We are currently seeking a talented Senior Packaging Artworker with experience in retail packaging artwork to join a successful and well established business. Working as part of a creative and supportive team, you will work on a diverse range of design concepts and artwork packaging for leading retailers both here in the UK and worldwide.
This role requires a keen eye for detail, and experience working with cutter guides, brand guidelines, and laying out back of pack information. You will be a key member of the design team, and will collaborate closely with other departments across the business too to create top quality print ready artwork.
If you are a skilled Packaging Artworker looking for an exciting opportunity to showcase your talents, we’d love to see your portfolio!
Key responsibilities for this Packaging Artworker role:
- Creation of high quality, accurate product and packaging artwork files for their client base
- Collaborating with the wider design team and departments across the business to execute print-ready artwork based on approved creative concepts and design briefs
- Ensuing all artwork files are prepared with meticulous attention to detail and accuracy, as well as meeting legal standards and adhering to brand guidelines
- Collaborating with the procurement team to address any technical issues or challenges that may arise during the printing and manufacturing process
- Conducting thorough quality checks on all artworks files to verify accuracy and consistency
- Collaborate with the team to ensure smooth communication and timely delivery of print ready artwork files for production
Experience required for this Packaging Artworker role:
- Strong command of Adobe Creative Cloud – Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign
- Experience with 3D software a benefit but not essential
- Demonstrated experience in packaging design, with the ability to create cutter guides and mock up samples for testing
- Experience laying out back of pack information including legal requirements such as hazard warnings, barcodes, and regulatory compliance to ensure artwork meets industry standards.
- Technical expertise with a good understanding of print production processes, colour management, and printing across different material, formats & finishes
- Meticulous attention to detail with the ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment
- Strong work ethic, diligence, and commitment to meeting deadlines
- Adaptive mindset to handle evolving requirements.
- Enthusiasm for the field and eagerness to learn, a collaborative nature and team player
Diversity & Inclusion: ILMJ values diversity, equality and inclusion and encourages applicants from all backgrounds and identities.
