What are the responsibilities and job description for the Packaging Production Artist position at Whole Foods Market IP, L.P.?
Job Description
Responsible for the creation and maintenance of accurate, compliant, and cleanly built packaging files for Whole Foods Market collection of exclusive brands; working within a collaborative, multi-stakeholder environment.
This role is based in Austin, Texas with an expectation of being in the Store Support office five days a week.
Core Responsibilities :
- Build packaging mechanicals for food, supplements and other consumer goods within Whole Foods Market's collection of exclusive brands using approved design concepts, brand guidelines and direction from designers and art director.
- Design well-balanced, aesthetically pleasing line extensions based on a lead item designs and guidance from designer and art director.
- Thoroughly review and edit design files throughout the process, making sure all information is accurate and artwork is consistent with our brand standards.
- Collaborate with designers and project managers to find elegant and compliant design solutions for all FDA required information.
- Accurately complete extensive mechanical revisions to design files for product packaging.
- Collaborate with print production specialists to optimize designs for various printing processes.
- Prepare printer-ready art files for prepress house and / or printer and communicate release of files to appropriate parties.
- Work closely with print production specialist, project manager and designers to communicate and resolve any printing issues.
- Ensure design assets and support art files are properly archived upon project completion.
- Play an active role in design team training and process improvements.
Must Have / Be :
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