Finished Artist – Packaging

Job description

We are seeking a highly skilled Finished Artist to join our creative team in a fast-paced wholesale environment. The role focuses on preparing and finalising packaging artwork — including blister cards, product labels, and point-of-sale materials — ensuring all designs are print-ready and meet brand and production standards.

The ideal candidate combines strong technical knowledge of print processes with exceptional attention to detail, working closely with internal teams and external suppliers to deliver accurate, consistent, and visually appealing packaging across our product range.

• Prepare, refine, and finalise artwork for packaging such as blister cards, swing tags, cartons, and labels.
• Ensure all files are print-ready, with correct die-lines, bleeds, colour profiles, and specifications.
• Adapt existing packaging designs across various product ranges and SKUs while maintaining brand consistency.
• Liaise with the design, marketing, and product teams to ensure packaging aligns with brand identity and marketing objectives.
• Collaborate with printers, suppliers, and manufacturers to check proofs and resolve any technical or production issues.
• Manage and organise artwork files, version control, and archiving in an efficient and logical system.
• Conduct quality checks on colour, layout, and content before sending to print.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of print production processes, materials, and finishing techniques.
• Support the creative team with additional layout or marketing collateral as required.

Requirements

• Experience: Minimum 4 years in a finished artist, packaging, or pre-press role — ideally within a wholesale, FMCG, or retail packaging environment.
• Technical skills:
• Expert proficiency in Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and InDesign.

Posted on 03 Nov 14:54, Closing date 2 Jan