Associate Packaging Graphics

Bimbo Bakeries USA•Irving, TX

About The Position

Have you ever enjoyed Arnold®, Brownberry® or Oroweat® bread? A Thomas’® English muffin or bagel? Or perhaps snacked on a Sara Lee®, Entenmann’s® or Marinela® cake or donut? If the answer is yes, then you know Bimbo Bakeries USA! More than 20,000 associates in bakeries, sales centers, offices and on sales routes work to ensure our consumers have the freshest products at every meal. In addition to competitive pay and benefits, we provide a safe and inclusive work environment that appreciates diversity, promotes development and allows our associates to be their authentic selves. #LI-LF1 Come join the largest baking company in the world and our family of 20,000 associates nationwide! Top Reasons to Work at Bimbo Bakeries USA: Salary Range: $54,800 - $71,300 Comprehensive Benefits Package Annual Bonus Eligibility 401k & Company Match Position Summary: The Packaging Associate supports the Packaging Graphics team by managing packaging graphics prepress and 3D product imaging projects for a designated group of brands. This role partners closely with Marketing, Product Development, Regulatory, Operations, and external prepress vendors to gather project requirements, prepare work orders, manage timelines, and ensure accurate delivery of packaging artwork and 3D renderings. The Graphics Associate is responsible for, but not limited to, proofing incoming files, maintaining project documentation, and ensuring high quality execution across all assigned projects. Additional responsibilities include managing, approving, and mailing Color Proofs/GMGs.

Requirements

Bachelor's level degree required. A combination of education, training, and experience that demonstrates competency may be substituted.
Knowledge in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) required
Strong interpersonal communication, problem solving, and team interaction skills required for effective cross functional collaboration
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Detail oriented project management skills with strong follow through to meet deadlines
Interest in learning commercial printing processes, including:
Line vs. process printing
Trapping
Color matching
Pantone matching system (PMS)
Registration
Separation
Die lines
On-site press approvals for first print runs of packaging

Responsibilities

Gather and organize information required to place orders with prepress vendors for packaging art development
Request product samples and organize the information required to place orders with prepress vendors for 3D product image renderings
Prepare detailed prepress work orders, including Project Briefs, Nutritional Regulatory Sheets, and pick‑up art
Order, review, and distribute Color Proofs/GMG for content, color accuracy, design elements and consistency
Manage project timelines and maintain the work order queue
Proof incoming artwork and 3D renderings against work order requirements to ensure accuracy and quality
Track, file, and maintain mechanical production art and 3D product renderings
Audit and record vendor invoices