Creative Production Designer Job at Congo Brands in Louisville

Overview:
CONGO Brands is seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Creative Production Designer to join our fast-paced creative team. This role is focused on executing high-detail, high-accuracy production files for CPG (consumable Packaging), retail packaging and POP/POS graphics. You will work closely with our diverse team of designers, production artists, and marketing teams to prepare flawless, high-impact artwork that meets both creative and technical expectations.

This position demands advanced proficiency in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop, with a strong emphasis on image retouching, color accuracy, and production formatting. Familiarity with Esko software is a plus.

Key Responsibilities:

• Build and refine print-ready artwork for packaging and in-store displays
• Perform detailed photo retouching and color correction to meet brand standards
• Utilize Esko and Adobe software to manage die lines, templates, distortions, and compliance workflows
• Ensure technical accuracy and consistency across layered Illustrator files
• Collaborate cross-functionally with creative, marketing, and regulatory teams
• Manage file output, QC checks, and production versions in a high-volume environment

Qualifications:

• 3+ years of experience in a graphics production, packaging design, or retail display role
• Proven experience in retouching, color correction, color separation, and file Proven experience in retouching, color correction, and file preparation
• Excellent organizational skills with extreme attention to detail
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
• Experience with POP/POS design is highly preferred
  Extensive knowledge in prepress and printing process.

Why CONGO Brands?
We are an innovative, high-growth company where quality, creativity, and speed go hand-in-hand. You’ll be part of a high-performing team, producing visually impactful work seen in major retail environments across the country. This is a role for someone who takes pride in precision and thrives on delivering clean, accurate production results.