Freelance Packaging Production Artist - CPG
Creative Circle · Bedminster, NJ · 3 mo ago
HybridContract
Responsibilities
- Building and adapting production files across multiple packaging formats and substrates
- Applying approved design systems consistently across SKU variations
- Managing mechanical details, versioning, and file organization
- Preparing accurate files for prepress and printer handoff
- Working closely with internal designers, Regulatory, and external production partners
Requirements
- 5 years of strong CPG packaging experience, ideally within the food or another highly regulated industry
- Experience handling production execution efficiently and accurately
- Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator, prepress preparation, and printer handoffs
- Ability to work within an established design system rather than developing a new creative direction
Qualifications
The Packaging Production Artist must have:
- A bachelor’s degree in graphic design, art, or a related field
- Strong organizational and problem-solving skills
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills
- Knowledge of printing processes and materials
Skills
- Adobe Illustrator
- Prepress preparation
- Printer handoffs
- Design systems
- Version control
Benefits
- Minimum Essential Coverage (MEC) medical plan
- Dental/vision/term life package
- Discount prescription program
- Critical illness, accident, tele-behavioral health
- 401(k) plan
Pay
Compensation is commensurate with experience.
Schedule
This is a 40 hours/week, hybrid assignment aiming to start in August and go through February 2027 with possible extension based on workload.