Graphic Designer - Packaging & Production GuruNanda Buena Park, CA Job Details Full-time $60,000 - $65,000 a year 1 day ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Paid time off Vision insurance Employee discount Referral program Qualifications Adobe Photoshop Teamwork Production design Packaging graphic design Product design rendering Production color matching AI tools proficiency Adobe Illustrator Color management Graphic design Schedule management Digital photography software Photo editing Attention to detail Packaging Digital compositing Visual communication design Graphic Design Prepress software Artistic color correction ChatGPT Cross-functional communication Time management Full Job Description Position Summary We are seeking a detail-oriented Production Graphic Designer to support the accurate and timely production of print, packaging, e-commerce, and sales assets. This role focuses on revising existing artwork, preparing and preflighting production files, releasing approved files for print, and creating final product renders for digital use. The ideal candidate has strong technical production skills, a thorough understanding of packaging construction and print requirements, and the ability to manage multiple projects in a deadline-driven environment. This position requires close collaboration with creative, marketing, e-commerce, sales, product development, and external print partners.

• Key Responsibilities
• Artwork Production and Revisions
• Revise, resize, and update existing packaging, print, and marketing artwork according to approved creative direction.
• Implement copy, regulatory, legal, ingredient, specification, barcode, and design changes accurately.
• Adapt approved designs across product variants, sizes, formats, and SKUs while maintaining brand consistency.
• Review project briefs and source materials to confirm that all required information has been incorporated.
• Maintain organized, editable production files using proper layer structures, linked assets, naming conventions, and version control.
• Proofread artwork and verify details such as dimensions, product claims, copy, colors, barcodes, and placement before release.
• Packaging and Print Production
• Build and modify artwork using printer-supplied or vendor-approved dielines.
• Confirm artwork alignment with dielines, structural specifications, print areas, folds, cut lines, glue zones, and required clearances.
• Prepare production-ready files with the correct bleeds, crops, color profiles, separations, overprints, trapping, linked assets, and outlined fonts.
• Preflight files to identify and correct production issues before submission.
• Prepare and package final files according to printer, vendor, and internal requirements.
• Release approved artwork for print and confirm that the correct files and supporting assets have been delivered.
• Review digital and physical proofs, communicate required corrections, and prepare revised production files when needed.
• Coordinate with printers, packaging vendors, and internal stakeholders to resolve technical file or production questions.
• Maintain accurate records of approved, released, revised, and archived artwork.
• Product Renders and Digital Asset Delivery
• Create polished final product renders and digital images from approved packaging artwork.
• Retouch, color-correct, composite, resize, and optimize product imagery for e-commerce, sales, presentations, and marketing use.
• Produce required image variations, including alternate views, product configurations, and channel-specific sizes.
• Ensure that digital assets accurately reflect the final approved packaging.
• Upload completed renders and final assets to designated asset-management or file-sharing platforms.
• Organize assets using established folder structures and naming conventions.
• Generate, verify, and release final asset links to e-commerce, sales, marketing, and other internal teams.
• Confirm that uploaded files are accessible, current, and formatted correctly for their intended use.
• Workflow and Quality Control
• Manage multiple projects, revisions, and deadlines simultaneously.
• Track projects from initial artwork revisions through final print release and digital asset delivery.
• Follow established approval workflows and ensure that files are not released before receiving required approvals.
• Perform thorough quality-control reviews at each stage of production.
• Communicate project status, file issues, missing information, and potential production risks clearly and promptly.
• Maintain current knowledge of print production, packaging, digital imaging, and design-production best practices.
• Use artificial intelligence tools, including ChatGPT, to support appropriate aspects of production, research, workflow efficiency, copy review, and problem-solving.
• Review and validate all AI-assisted output for accuracy, brand alignment, confidentiality, and compliance with company policies.
• Required Qualifications
• Three or more years of professional graphic design or production design experience, with a strong focus on print and packaging.
• Advanced proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, particularly Adobe Illustrator and Adobe Photoshop.
• Strong understanding of packaging dielines, production file construction, and prepress requirements.
• Demonstrated experience preflighting, preparing, packaging, and releasing files for commercial print production.
• Working knowledge of CMYK and spot-color workflows, Pantone colors, bleeds, separations, overprints, trapping, image resolution, linked assets, and font management.
• Experience creating product renders, digital composites, and e-commerce-ready image assets.
• Familiarity with artificial intelligence platforms, particularly ChatGPT, and the ability to use them effectively and responsibly within a professional workflow.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
• Excellent organizational, time-management, and file-management skills.
• Ability to prioritize assignments and work efficiently across multiple deadlines.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to receive feedback, implement revisions accurately, and collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• A portfolio demonstrating print production, packaging, artwork adaptation, and production-ready file preparation.
• Preferred Qualifications
• Associate's or bachelor's degree in graphic design, visual communication, packaging design, or a related field.
• Experience working with consumer packaged goods, retail products, health and wellness products, beauty products, or other regulated product categories.
• Experience reviewing printer proofs and communicating directly with print and packaging vendors.
• Familiarity with digital asset management, project-management, proofing, and file-sharing platforms.
• Experience with Adobe Acrobat's print-production and preflight tools.
• Knowledge of 3D rendering, packaging mockup, or visualization software.
• Familiarity with e-commerce image standards for major retailers and online marketplaces.
• Basic knowledge of photography, retouching, color correction, and image compositing.
• Core Competencies
• Production accuracy
• Technical problem-solving
• Quality control
• Attention to detail
• Organization and version control
• Deadline management
• Cross-functional collaboration
• Clear communication
• Adaptability
• Responsible use of AI tools
• Measures of Success Success in this position will be demonstrated by:
• Accurate, complete, and technically sound production files.
• On-time delivery of print-ready artwork and digital assets.
• Minimal errors, rework, and vendor file rejections.
• Consistent adherence to brand and production standards.
• Clear tracking and organization of artwork versions and approvals.
• Accurate final renders that match approved packaging.
• Reliable delivery of accessible asset links to e-commerce and sales teams.
• Proactive communication regarding deadlines, missing information, and production risks.
• Equal Employment Opportunity Guru Nanda is an equal opportunity employer.

We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace and consider qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$60,000.00 - $65,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) Dental insurance Employee discount Health insurance Paid time off Referral program Vision insurance Application Question(s): Do you have production design experience, with a strong focus on print and packaging ? Do you have understanding of packaging dielines, production file construction, and prepress requirements. Do you have experience working with consumer packaged goods, retail products, health and wellness products, beauty products, or other regulated product categories ?

Experience:

Graphic design: 4 years (Required)

Adobe Photoshop:

4 years (Required)

Adobe Illustrator:

4 years (Required)

Work Location:

In person