Production Artist

PLZ Corp • Downers Grove, IL

3d • $60,000 - $70,000

About The Position

PLZ is committed to product stewardship and innovation, strong ethical
standards, sustainable operations and most importantly, the development of our
people. Whether at our manufacturing facilities or corporate headquarters, PLZ
prioritizes health and safety, and offers you the support you need to create the
career you want, through engagement, equity and inclusion, and opportunity.

From household cleaning solutions to personal care products, and food to
automotive lubricants, PLZ produces more than 2,500 different aerosol and liquid
products in our facilities across the continent. We know that being the partner
of choice for our clients starts with being the partner of choice for our
employees. Learn more at www.plzcorp.com/careers
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 The Production Artist is responsible for preparing and modifying print-ready
graphics for a wide range of packaging. This includes applying all necessary
graphical, regulatory, and prepress requirements for both house and
private-label brands.

Requirements

• 2-5 years of experience
• Degree in Graphic Design or equivalent training and experience in the graphic arts field.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, meet deadlines, and collaborate with various teams (clients, sales, and regulatory) to ensure compliant and approved labels.
• Self-motivated and able to work independently with limited supervision.

Nice To Haves

• BarTender software experience preferred
• Familiarity with packaging design and regulatory requirements for aerosol and liquid products is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Adapt Existing Packaging: Adapt existing packaging designs for various internal and external brands across diverse markets. This includes retail and professional use in the Cleaning, Automotive, Paint, Pesticides, and Food Service industries.
• Collaborate and Extend Artwork: Work closely with the Scheduler, Senior Packaging Production Artist, Project Managers, and Regulatory Specialists to apply and extend artwork across various packaging types. This includes product labeling (adhered or directly printed), shrink sleeves & wraps, blisters, folding cartons, corrugated cartons, and trays, as well as different sizes, structures, and product varieties (e.g., alternate flavors).
• Ensure Regulatory Compliance: Apply all required regulatory information to packaging while meticulously maintaining the creative integrity of the design (e.g., FTC, FDA, OTC, EPA, and GHS).
• Artwork Creation: Create production-ready art files for all packaging projects using the Mac-based Adobe Creative Suite(Illustrator, InDesign, and Acrobat), Microsoft 365, and BarTender.
• Maintain Brand Consistency: Ensure consistent execution across all projects by rigorously applying brand standards and design best practices.
• Conduct Quality Control: Conduct a thorough QC review of your final artwork to ensure accuracy and quality prior to final QC review and artwork completion.
• Manage Project Schedule: Manage multiple assigned projects in a fast-paced environment, ensuring timelines and expectations are consistently met.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental & Vision benefits.
• Company paid Life and Short-Term disability.
• Voluntary benefits including additional life, disability, and hospital/accident insurance.
• 401k & company provided match.
• Paid Time Off
• Bonus incentive programs (Note, bonuses are subject to the rules governing the program, whereby an award, if any, depends on various factors, including, without limitation, individual and organizational performance.)

What This Job Offers

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