Production Artist

Brooklyn, NY 11226
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Job Description

At Twelve, we are passionate about bringing innovative merchandise and packaging ideas to life. As a

design-driven product development agency, we collaborate with a wide range of clients to dream, design,

develop, and deliver products for the world's most compelling brands. We're seeking a creatively inspiring,

collaborative and agile Production Artist to join our packaging team and contribute to the creative journey of

our exciting projects.


Job Description

As a Production Artist at Twelve, you will play a critical role in ensuring the seamless transition of packaging

projects from concept to production. You will be responsible for the pre-press stage of the packaging process,

preparing printer-ready files for production and ensuring quality standards for outgoing files. This role reports to

the VP of Development & Packaging.


Responsibilities:

  • Work closely with the Art Team and Creative + Development Team to understand project requirements and

specifications

  • Prepare printer-ready files for various packaging materials, including labels, folding cartons, rigid boxes, belly

bands, corrugated cartons, influencer

  • Evaluate client assets to make sure provided logos, illustrations and artwork are high-quality, and

communicate to Development and Creative partners when updated assets are needed

  • Optimize files for printing, ensuring they meet industry standards and our clients' specifications
  • Display high level of accuracy and attention to details in artwork delivery
  • Review design files for accuracy, consistency, and adherence to brand guidelines
  • Conduct pre-press checks to identify and rectify any issues related to color accuracy, image resolution, and

fonts

  • Ability to relentlessly collaborate as well as work independently on several different projects at once
  • Manage version control and file organization to ensure efficient production workflows
  • Exercise judgment and project management skills, both personally and with team members, to balance

priorities and communicate to teams to meet and exceed project deadlines and commitment

  • Highly organized in maintaining production files to increase job efficiency and ensure that files and

elements are easy to locate.

  • Duties might include minor retouching, color correction or artwork clean-up
  • Proactive about deadlines and timeline executions

Qualifications:

  • 3+ years as a Production Artist
  • Adobe Creative Cloud - InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator experience necessary
  • Must have experience working with file releases for print production
  • An understanding of color management techniques to maintain color consistency during print production.
  • Proficient understanding of various print and finishing techniques, including hot stamping, embossing/

debossing, the Pantone color system, special coatings, and die cuts.

  • Ability to execute design tasks efficiently and accurately.
  • Ability to work after-hours and on different time zones when necessary
  • Must be flexible, open-minded, and respond to constructive criticism with revisions to designs and projects

as necessary.

  • Demonstrate excellent oral and written communication, listening and decision-making skills.

Why Join Us?

  • Medical, Dental, and Vision (company covers 80%!)
  • Short & Long Term Disability as well as a host of voluntary insurance benefits
  • Monthly Mental Health Days
  • Summer Fridays
  • Corporate Benefits Program
  • Company EAP
  • 18-20 weeks of paid maternity leave
  • Discretionary Bonuses

ability as well as a host of voluntary insurance benefitsas