Production Artist

Avery Dennison • Town of Salina, NY

2d • $55,575 - $82,992 • Onsite

About The Position

As a Production Artist, you will play a key role in creating new designs, developments, and techniques using combinations of materials and technologies to generate unique, innovative products for the company. You will quantify and document color requirements, establish standard operating procedures, and review emerging technologies to ensure optimal product development, sampling, and commercialization.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree (B.A. or B.S.) in Graphic Design, Print Media, or equivalent from a four-year college or university, or an equivalent combination of education and experience required.
• Minimum of 3+ years of related experience and/or training required.
• Demonstrated expertise in color management, sample print review, color correction execution, and setting up parameters for print-related equipment.

Nice To Haves

• Technical experience preferred in one or more areas: textiles, embroidery, printing, coating, adhesives, film, or packaging.
• Experience with print processes associated with sublimated products and textiles in the apparel industry is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Quantify, document, and establish color specifications, profiles, and matching standards for print processes associated with sublimated products, textiles, and printed substrate materials.
• Assess incoming requests and review printed samples against technical design parameters, performing necessary color corrections to verify acceptance to customer and industry standards.
• Coordinate with merchandising, design, R&D, and commercialization teams to ensure prototype development, seasonal line launches, and product commercialization meet design, cost, and manufacturability requirements.
• Establish standard operating procedures and perform documented setup parameters for print-related equipment (including printers and calendars) to ensure proper color management in sampling and production.
• Research and evaluate emerging print, sublimation, laser, and lamination technologies through trade show research and supplier visits while supporting NetSuite integration and Esko utilization.

Benefits

• 401(k) Retirement Plan: You receive an automatic contribution of 3% of eligible pay (even if you contribute $0) plus a matching contribution of 50% on the first 7% of eligible pay you contribute.
• Healthcare: Starts on day 1! (Including Medical, Dental, Vision, HSA, FSA)
• Paid Holidays: You receive 13 paid holidays each year as determined by local management.
• Inclusive Healthcare: Expert, whole-health care regardless of gender identity.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level