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. ________________________________________ 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.________________________________________ 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.________________________________________ 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.