Print Production Artist - Packaging & Retail Displays
- Full-time
- Alternate Location: Oakland, United States
Company Description
Job Description
We are looking for a Print Production Artist to join our Hardware Packaging team. We create high-quality out of box experiences for our sellers and pride ourselves in bringing creative and sustainable solutions into existence. As a Print Production Artist, you will oversee production of print-ready art files, image proofing, and consistency of design templates across programs. Your role has a high-level of technical expertise and organization, and is instrumental to producing great packaging and display experiences for our sellers.
Role Location:
We want employees to reside where they feel most creative and productive. This role is based in the United States and is open to all U.S-based individuals who can be partners with this team, including sharing and adjusting to typical working hours in Pacific Time.
You will:
Produce artwork mechanical files for print deliverables
Collaborate with Designer to manage consistent art and templates across all programs
Partner with Production Managers to ensure accurate specifications
Manage artwork versions and localizations, ongoing changes, and supply accurate files for proofing
Ensure artwork and imaging are optimized for print and produce match prints for team review
Meet review and release deadlines
Drive file organization and consistency of naming conventions for all deliverables and programs
Willing to travel domestically and internationally for press approvals (~10%)
Qualifications
You Have:
5+ years of experience in Print Production comprised of multiple materials and high aesthetic quality
Management and light editing of high-resolution art and image assets
Knowledgeable about RGB / CMYK color conversion and profiles for print
Leader in digital file management organization and web-based production workflows
Creative problem solving and experience closing technical issues
Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite Print Production applications (INDD, AI, PSD, PDF)
BS in design or equivalent industry experience
Experience with pre-press, digital printing, or proofing
Additional Information
Perks
At Square, we want you to be well and thrive. Our global benefits package includes:
- Healthcare coverage
- Retirement Plans
- Employee Stock Purchase Program
- Wellness perks
- Paid parental leave
- Paid time off
- Learning and Development resources