Production Artist
BIC USA Inc. - Shelton, Connecticut, us, 06484![BIC USA Inc.](/api/image?src=https%3A%2F%2Fgeneral-board-default.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fdesk-360x180.webp&w=640&q=75&f=webp)
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Marketing and Product Mgmt
Shelton, CT, US
For over 75 years, BIC has been creating ingeniously simple and joyful products that are a part of every heart and home.
As a member of our team, you'll be a part of reigniting a beloved brand as we continue to reimagine everyday essentials in new, sustainable and responsible ways.
Our "roll up your sleeves and get the job done" approach to work creates an environment where self-starters, problem solvers and innovative thinkers thrive. BIC team members are empowered to take ownership of their careers and bring their unique perspectives to the table to make a meaningful impact on our mission.
It's a colorful world - make your mark by joining the BIC team today.
The Production Artist supports the brand Designers and Marketing Team for packaging and POS. This role must ensure all designs are optimized for print and color accuracy for various printers, print methods, materials, and specialty inks. They seamlessly bridge the gap between design vision and execution. Their technical expertise ensures that the brand vision is brought to life across all categories.
What You'll Do
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Prepare Artwork for Production Across Categories: Produce print-ready files for packaging and printed materials, ensuring accuracy (thorough review of artwork files to identify and correct any errors or inconsistencies before sending them to print, ensuring the final artwork has all the accurate legal information, data, copy, etc.), proper color management, and adherence to printing specifications. Implement special printing effects when applicable: spot varnishes, embossing, foiling, and other embellishments as specified in design briefs, enhancing the visual appeal and tactile experience of packaging materials. Confidence in extending artwork across different sizes when needed.
Collaboration with Design and Engineering Teams: Close collaboration with design and packaging engineering teams is crucial. The Production Artist ensures the artwork is feasible for production. They consider factors such as printability, material limitations, and structural integrity to optimize the design for manufacturing. They are the expert that designers and engineering can lean on for printing and color questions
Quality Assurance: Evaluate proofs, color drawdowns, mockups, materials, BIC Orange ensuring color is consistent across all materials in all categories.Ensures accuracy and consistency, that the artwork translates effectively from digital to physical form. Any discrepancies or issues are promptly addressed to maintain the integrity of the final product
Uses BicFlow to route art for approvals for production of packaging, display and SPR artwork
Can help with adaptive design, line extensions and display work when time allows
What You'll Need
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Bachelor’s degree in graphic design, Visual Arts or Related Field
6-8 years of relevant experience, preferably in the Consumer Product Goods (CPG) industry or agency
Flexibility to manage multiple projects and ability to handle the pressure of meeting strict deadlines with shifting priorities
Proficient in Adobe Photoshop & Illustrator is mandatory. Knowledge and proficiency in O365
Possesses in-depth knowledge of printing techniques, materials, and specifications. Understands how different printing processes (such as offset, digital, or flexography) affect the final output and select the most appropriate method for each project. Understanding of various substrates, inks, coatings, and finishing techniques to achieve the desired visual and tactile effects
Deliver high-quality artwork within specified timelines, seeking assistance or guidance as needed to overcome obstacles
Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
Effective communication and teamwork abilities, with a proactive approach to problem-solving, digital asset management, digital project workflow
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BIC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We strongly commit to hiring people with different backgrounds and experiences to help us build better products, make better decisions, and better serve our customers. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability status, or similar characteristics. All employment is decided based on qualifications, merit, and business need.
BIC is not seeking assistance or accepting unsolicited resumes from search firms for this employment opportunity. Regardless of past practice, all resumes submitted by search firms to any team member at BIC via email, or directly to a BIC team member in any form without a valid written search agreement in place for that position will be deemed the sole property of BIC, and no fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by BIC as a result of the referral or through other means