Packaging Production Artist

Celsius • Louisville, KY

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The Packaging Production Artist is a full-time, in-office, second-shift position at the Celsius Brand Studio in Louisville, Kentucky, reporting to the Packaging Production Manager. The role supports Alani Nu’s Production Team and works collaboratively across the creative department to finalize packaging files for print while maintaining brand standards and ensuring accurate, error-free output.

The position is suited to someone with a deep understanding of packaging and label artwork who works quickly and meticulously under deadlines. The artist prepares production-ready files for various substrates, with particular focus on labels and flexible packaging, and uses efficient workflows, hotkeys, and design shortcuts to optimize production flow.

Requirements

• Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design, Visual Communication, or a related field.
• At least 3 years of production art experience, with a strong focus on label design and packaging in a fast-paced environment.
• Advanced proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, especially Illustrator and Photoshop; fluency with hotkeys is essential.
• Expert knowledge of dielines, resolution, bleed, color modes, and other technical production specifications.
• Familiarity with printing on various substrates and working within tight tolerance constraints.
• Ability to work quickly and independently while maintaining a high standard of accuracy.
• Excellent file organization and version-control practices.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in consumer-packaged goods (CPG), cosmetics, supplements, or regulated industries.
• Working knowledge of packaging compliance standards, such as FDA and EU standards.
• Experience with 3D visualization tools such as Esko, Studio Visualizer, or Adobe Dimension.
• Knowledge of sustainable packaging and print best practices.

Responsibilities

• Build and finalize production-ready packaging files, especially for labels and flexible packaging formats.
• Set up dielines, prepare layers, convert color spaces such as CMYK and spot colors, and optimize file structures for clean, efficient output.
• Execute quick turnarounds using efficient workflows and software shortcuts or hotkeys.
• Ensure accuracy in typography, barcodes, legal and regulatory copy, and file alignment across packaging components.
• Collaborate with designers, regulatory teams, and print vendors to ensure label artwork meets print and compliance standards.
• Handle multiple SKUs simultaneously while maintaining speed, accuracy, and version control.
• Proof, preflight, and troubleshoot production files to ensure print execution across substrates such as paper, plastic, foil, and film.
• Maintain organized file systems and update packaging templates as needed.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• Long- and short-term disability.
• Life insurance.
• 10 vacation days per year, subject to accrual policy.
• 11 company-paid holidays.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Identity theft and legal services.
• Position may be eligible for other compensation, including bonuses and Restricted Stock Units, subject to company plans.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree