Graphic Arts Production Artist

Founded in 1919 as Phototype and recently rebranded as the Olberding Brand Family, we are a family company focused on delivering the highest quality and client service in the graphics design, management and printing industry. We Design, Optimize and Protect Brands. Our clients are primarily consumer products companies and printers and we help them by delivering a broad range of services from brand strategy and packaging design, to adaptive design across various print and digital platforms, all the way to color management and the production of printing plates. With our world headquarters located in Cincinnati, we have over 450 employees throughout the United States and offices in Europe and Asia.

An Adaptive Artist is the bridge between design and production art. The role ensures all work is built correctly from a technical standpoint while maintaining design integrity and consistency. Candidates must possess an understanding of the design process and branding, and be able to maintain design intent while referencing a representative SKU in building out packaging shelf sets and multiple mediums/packaging forms. The Adaptive Artist actively participates in the cross‑functional ops team, giving and receiving feedback and sharing ideas.

Adapt artwork to other structures or variants based on instructions.

Convert and translate customer‑submitted artwork into a press‑compatible file.

Work within a production art environment, remaining flexible on creative design and production requests.

Implement designs for packaging, collateral material, brochures, point‑of‑purchase materials, direct mail campaigns, and digital solutions.

Ensure brand guidelines and graphic standards are implemented correctly in all phases of artwork.

Maintain brand standards for client campaigns and package lines.

Integrate regulatory specifications, printing specifications, file construction standards, and brand equities into projects.

Develop technical skills and design‑focused thinking to support business objectives as outlined in the project brief and demonstrate through deliverables.

Learn and understand file and routing software used to review, compare art and track changes and comments.

Strong knowledge of consumer product packaging, creative design, production artwork and print services preferred.

BS or BA in Graphics Design/Production, Printing or a similar degree preferred.

5‑7 years of experience in Design or Production Art within an agency environment.

Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.

401(k) retirement plan with company contributions.

Flexible/hybrid work schedules that promote work‑life balance.

Generous paid time off, personal time, volunteer time off, and 8 observed holidays.

The Olberding Brand Family is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes individuals of diverse talents and backgrounds.

For fastest consideration, please apply online to the Careers section of our website Only applications received through this process will be considered. No phone calls please.

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