Job Title: Artworker
Location: Hoddesdon (on-site)
Salary: £40,000
Working Hours: 8:30am 5:00pm
What you need to know about this employer
Our client is a well-established and international consumer goods manufacturer and distributor, known for designing innovative, high-quality products distributed globally. With a collaborative and fast-paced culture, the company is focused on developing market-leading products and continuing its strong growth through innovation.
Job Overview
We re looking for a detail-driven and technically skilled Artworker to join a collaborative creative team. This is a hands-on role where you ll play a key part in bringing packaging designs to life ensuring every file is accurate, consistent, and ready for production.
If you enjoy working in a fast-paced creative environment, solving technical challenges, and seeing your work out in the real world, this could be a great fit
Key Responsibilities
- Produce final, print-ready packaging artwork from approved design concepts
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Prepare artwork to meet print specifications (bleed, crop marks, colour profiles, trapping, etc.)
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Work with packaging templates and assist in developing new ones
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Liaise with printers, manufacturers, and internal teams to resolve technical issues
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Review and sign off artwork before production
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Maintain organised file management and version control
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Collaborate with the wider design team to meet deadlines
Required Skills & Experience
- Experience in an artworker role (agency, studio, or in-house)
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Strong background in packaging artwork
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Proficient in Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and InDesign
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Solid understanding of print processes (litho, digital, special finishes)
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Ability to work from dielines and technical drawings
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Strong attention to detail and accuracy
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Good communication skills
Desirable Skills
- Experience with consumer product packaging
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Knowledge of retail packaging formats (blister packs, cartons, labels, etc.)
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Basic 3D mock-up skills (e.g. Cinema 4D)
Benefits
- Company pension
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Company events
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Cycle to work scheme
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Employee discount
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Holiday allowance
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Birthday leave
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Private medical appointment service
Thank you for your interest in this vacancy, advertised by SMT Recruitment, acting as an employment agency/business. Your application will be considered alongside others, and we will contact you within three working days if you are shortlisted.
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