Junior Packaging Production Artist

Kendo Brands, Inc. • San Francisco, CA

46d • Hybrid

About The Position

We are currently seeking a junior to mid-level Packaging Production Artist to join our creative packaging team. The ideal candidate will be an experienced Packaging Production Artist who can seamlessly join a highly productive and fast paced environment with keen eye for design, typography and attention to detail. This position is a hybrid-on site role in San Francisco that requires three days a week in office. This is NOT a graphic design role. Candidates must have packaging print production experience to be considered.

Requirements

• Available to work on-site Tues, Wed, Thurs
• 2+ years of Print Production Artist experience in Packaging
• Proficient in Adobe software: Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign
• Basic color CMYK theory and eye for the nuances of color
• Highly motivated and able to take initiative
• Must be able to work independently and in conjunction with cross-functional teams
• Highly organized and detail-oriented
• Thorough understanding of various printing processes and manufacturing techniques for both primary and secondary packaging.
• Thorough understanding of structure/die-lines
• Strong communication skills
• Excellent typography skills and attention to detail
• Thrive under pressure while managing multiple projects in a fast-paced environment - flexibility is a must
• Knowledge of common industry printing processes and manufacturing techniques
• Packaging experience in the color cosmetics and beauty industries preferred
• Comp/prototype experience is a plus.
• A passion for beauty, fashion and cosmetics preferred

Nice To Haves

• Packaging experience in the color cosmetics and beauty industries preferred
• Comp/prototype experience is a plus.
• A passion for beauty, fashion and cosmetics preferred

Responsibilities

• Follow strict brand guidelines as well as be able to manipulate graphics creatively when necessary.
• Work independently and in conjunction with cross-functional teams
• Photo retouching and color correction
• Create comps by hand and mockup samples.
• All Packaging Needs – Secondaries, Primaries, Ancillaries, etc.
• Layout, revise and prep production-ready mechanicals for the vendor
• Release files to vendor for both sampling and production
• Review and approval of all related print proofs

Benefits

• medical, dental and vision insurance
• flex paid time off program
• parental leave
• employee discount/perks
• a retirement plan with employer contributions
• Summer Fridays
• opportunity to work from anywhere for two weeks during the calendar year and December wellness/shutdown week for applicable positions

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees