Avery Dennison Corporation (NYSE: AVY) is a global materials science and digital identification solutions company that provides a wide range of branding and information solutions that optimize labor and supply chain efficiency, reduce waste, advance sustainability, circularity and transparency, and better connect brands and consumers. Our products and solutions include labeling and functional materials, radio frequency identification (RFID) inlays and tags, software applications that connect the physical and digital, and a variety of products and solutions that enhance branded packaging and carry or display information that improves the customer experience. Serving an array of industries worldwide — including home and personal care, apparel, general retail, e-commerce, logistics, food and grocery, pharmaceuticals and automotive — we employ approximately 35,000 employees in more than 50 countries. Our reported sales in 2023 were $8.4 billion. Learn more atwww.averydennison.com.
, Job Description
The Production Artist takes responsibility for the internal development of production artwork for customer accounts, specifically those requiring 24-hour turnaround time on the artwork. This role coordinates internal production artwork and projects relating to a Retail Brand Owner (RBO) in line with agreed global pricing and deployment strategies and in line with the global production artwork guidelines. The Production Artist modifies and leads redesigns of existing branding concepts and ensures the proactive development and delivery of creative products in alignment with customer strategy. If you are a production artist/designer looking for a collaborative culture where ideas turn into actions, this is the place for you.
Your Responsibilities
Ensure the accurate interpretation of the customer’s art-based requirements (new projects and existing)
Take ownership for production projects through to completion within agreed timeline
Support of global and local Customer Product Development (CPD), Sales, and Business Development strategies
Development of customer (RBO) artwork utilizing the internal processes such as OFE, PDM, FTP and customers systems and deployment protocols; Work within the Global Production Art standards
On-site support for the customer in their developments, cleaning and setting up for print of customer artwork following global standards
Organize and take ownership for all elements required for development of artwork and associated components, including artwork proofs, samples, mock -ups and toolkits
Develop and apply a deep understanding of all printing processes and techniques, materials and substrates used in RBO developments; Follow current trends and be familiar with new production techniques
Maintain a constant line of communication and provide relevant information to internal colleagues to drive the development process; Keep internal colleagues informed of any changes such as new product developments, integrated workflows, RBO brand changes and timelines
Maintain a constant line of communication with the Sr. Production Artist, Customer Product Development (CPD) Specialist and Global Account Director (Sales) regarding current projects and timelines
, Qualifications
BA in Graphic Design or related field strongly preferred
2+ year of experience in production/pre-press required
Advanced knowledge of graphics programs, including Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop and InDesign and to be efficient on Mac platform
Experience producing production art for specific area assigned, such as offset, flexo, printed fabric labels, woven labels and/or heat transfer labels
Very high degree of visual attention and accuracy skills to read, interpret, apply, and utilize colors, details, font sizes, label sizes
Medium level of PC proficiency required, including Microsoft Office, Gmail and Internet
Acquire and maintain knowledge of production tolerances (internal and external) and be able to manipulate files to meet these specs
Skill in understanding, performing, and applying calculations necessary to complete work and utilize software applications, such as amounts, proportions, percentages, surface area, circumference, quantities, etc
Ability to effectively communicate information and respond to questions from co-workers and management, as well as from sales or customers as needed
Skills in effectively planning and organizing own work and managing time to complete work according to tight schedules
Basic presentation design skills such as board cutting, gluing and layout
Interacting with customers during design and production discussions
Ability to multi-task and prioritize while working within deadlines
Excellent communication skills and fluency in English
Additional Information
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or other protected status. EEOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Design, Art/Creative, and Information Technology
Industries
Packaging and Containers Manufacturing
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