Production Artist (Beauty)

Job Description Production Artist Employment Type: Full-Time We are seeking a highly detail-oriented Production Artist with strong packaging and retail experience to support the development and execution of high-quality packaging across a growing consumer beauty portfolio. This hands-on role is ideal for a production expert who understands technical packaging requirements and can create accurate, production-ready artwork for leading retail environments. Responsibilities Prepare, update, and release production-ready packaging artwork across multiple product lines and SKUs. Create and manage mechanicals, dielines, print specifications, bleeds, color builds, and final production files. Ensure artwork is accurate, on-brand, and compliant with printer, vendor, and retailer requirements. Review proofs and samples; identify artwork issues and coordinate revisions with print and packaging partners. Collaborate with design, brand, marketing, product development, and external production vendors. Maintain organized artwork archives, version control, and production documentation. Manage multiple projects, deadlines, packaging updates, line extensions, and seasonal launches with exceptional attention to detail. Support retailer-specific packaging requirements and technical standards. Qualifications 3+ years of production art or packaging production experience, preferably in beauty, cosmetics, CPG, or consumer products. Strong experience preparing packaging artwork and mechanical files for print. Experience supporting packaging for major retail channels is strongly preferred. Advanced proficiency in Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and InDesign. Strong understanding of dielines, prepress, color management, typography, print processes, and packaging specifications. Exceptional attention to detail, organization, and file-management discipline. Ability to manage competing priorities and tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment. Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration skills. Experience partnering with printers, packaging vendors, and internal stakeholders.