Graphic Artist

Position Summary:

We are seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Graphic Artist to join our flexible packaging team. This role is critical in preparing and maintaining the digital assets needed to produce high-quality packaging graphics for flexographic printing. The ideal candidate will have strong technical proficiency in design and prepress software, a deep understanding of printing processes, and a collaborative mindset for working with both internal teams and clients.

This position involves translating client packaging concepts into production-ready art files while maintaining the integrity of design and print quality. You'll play a key role in ensuring customer satisfaction and successful on-press outcomes.

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Key Responsibilities:

Collaborate with clients to bring their packaging vision to life while constructively integrating feedback.
Present concepts and designs professionally, aligning visuals with client brand guidelines and expectations.
Translate customer concepts into accurate, print-ready production art files for flexographic presses.
Design rough layouts, incorporating typography, imagery, and brand elements into cohesive packaging solutions.
Maintain a consistent workflow in graphics production, ensuring timely and precise output of files.
Work closely with internal teams—including prepress, sales, and production—to meet project timelines and specifications.
Support outside vendors or print service providers when needed, ensuring consistent quality and color management.
Stay current with design tools, software updates, and packaging industry standards.
Use Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and other prepress tools to prepare and finalize art for print.
Ensure designs meet all technical print and packaging requirements including dielines, bleeds, trapping, and resolution standards.
May advise clients on FDA labeling requirements or packaging compliance, with final content approval resting with the customer.
Monitor and ensure overall print quality, identifying and correcting potential design or production issues before press.
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Qualifications:

Proven experience in packaging design and flexographic printing processes.
Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop on PC platforms; experience in a prepress production environment is essential.
Strong knowledge of digital file management, color theory, and print production standards.
Excellent organizational and time management skills with the ability to juggle multiple projects under tight deadlines.
Strong communication and customer service skills, with the ability to collaborate cross-functionally.
Ability to troubleshoot file or printing issues and provide proactive solutions.
Working knowledge of FDA labeling guidelines for food packaging is a plus.
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Why Join Us?

At Allied Packaging, we’re dedicated to innovation and quality in everything we do. You'll be part of a talented, driven team that values your input and encourages growth. If you're passionate about packaging, print, and design—and want to be part of a company that makes a visible impact on the shelf—this is the role for you.