Kendo Brands is hiring: Packaging Production Artist in San Francisco
Kendo Brands, San Francisco, CA, United States
Job Description
ABOUT KENDO
Kendo Holdings, Inc. is a San Francisco-based beauty brand developer and wholesaler owned by LVMH Moët Hennessy - Louis Vuitton, the world’s largest luxury group. A play on the words “can do”, Kendo has become the hub of creativity and next generation beauty product development for global Sephora channels and selective retailers outside of Sephora.
Through original development, collaborations and acquisitions the Kendo stable of brands will always be creative, inspiring and innovative. A dynamic engine of speed, expertise and market-savvy, the Kendo team continues to redefine the beauty industry through great product, great storytelling, great retail and direct‑to‑consumer partnerships. This shows up in everything we do and in what we stand for:
“Can Do” Spirit: We work together to make our wildest dreams a reality: As entrepreneurs, we embrace optimism and find creative ways to reach our goals
Advocacy, Diversity, and Inclusion: We recognize and celebrate the full spectrum of personal identities. We create safe spaces so everyone’s voice is heard. We listen with humility and act with courage.
Storytelling: We tell authentic stories like no, one else. It’s our key to inspire trust and build relationships, rallying, our people, partners, and consumers around our brands.
Resilience: We embrace challenges as opportunities. Change is ever‑constant, and agility is our strength.
Product Excellence: We put the consumers first: We constantly raise the bar to create products of the highest quality that everyone just has to have.
The salary range for this position is $81,900 – $102,400 per year. Offered salary is dependent upon experience and San Francisco location. Kendo Total Rewards offerings also include an annual bonus and a comprehensive benefits package including: medical, dental and vision insurance, flex paid time off program, parental leave, employee discount/perks, a retirement plan with employer contributions, Summer Fridays, opportunity to work from anywhere for two weeks during the calendar year and December wellness/shutdown week for applicable positions.
The Kendo house of brands currently includes: Fenty Beauty, Fenty Skin, Fenty Eau de Parfum, Fenty Hair, Ole Henriksen, Lip Lab.
SUMMARY
We are currently seeking a junior to mid-level Packaging Production Artist to join our creative packaging team. The ideal candidate will be an experienced Packaging Production Artist who can seamlessly join a highly productive and fast paced environment with keen eye for design, typography and attention to detail.
This position is a hybrid‑on‑site role in San Francisco that requires three days a week in office. This is NOT a graphic design role. Candidates must have packaging print production experience to be considered.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Follow strict brand guidelines as well as be able to manipulate graphics creatively when necessary.
Work independently and in conjunction with cross‑functional teams
Photo retouching and color correction
Create comps by hand and mockup samples.
Create Print‑Ready Mechanicals according to brand guidelines for:
All Packaging Needs – Secondaries, Primaries, Ancillaries, etc.
Layout, revise and prep production‑ready mechanicals for the vendor
Release files to vendor for both sampling and production
Review and approval of all related print proofs
REQUIREMENTS
Available to work on‑site Tues, Wed, Thurs
2+ years of Print Production Artist experience in Packaging
Proficient in Adobe software: Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign
Basic color CMYK theory and eye for the nuances of color
Highly motivated and able to take initiative
Must be able to work independently and in conjunction with cross‑functional teams
Highly organized and detail‑oriented
Thorough understanding of various printing processes and manufacturing techniques for both primary and secondary packaging.
Thorough understanding of structure/die‑lines
Strong communication skills
Excellent typography skills and attention to detail
Thrive under pressure while managing multiple projects in a fast‑paced environment – flexibility is a must
Knowledge of common industry printing processes and manufacturing techniques
Packaging experience in the color cosmetics and beauty industries preferred
Comp/prototype experience is a plus.
A passion for beauty, fashion and cosmetics preferred
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In Summary: Kendo Holdings, Inc. is a San Francisco-based beauty brand developer and wholesaler owned by LVMH Moët Hennessy - Louis Vuitton . The salary range for this position is $81,900 – $102,400 per year . The ideal candidate will be an experienced Packaging Production Artist with keen eye for design, typography and attention to detail .
En Español: Descripción de trabajo ABOUT KENDO Kendo Holdings, Inc. es un desarrollador y mayorista de marcas de belleza con sede en San Francisco propiedad de LVMH Moët Hennessy - Louis Vuitton, el grupo de lujo más grande del mundo. Un juego sobre las palabras can do, Kendo se ha convertido en el centro de la creatividad y desarrollo de productos de beleza de próxima generación para los canales globales Sephora y minoristas selectivos fuera de Sephura. A través del desarrollo original, colaboraciones y adquisiciones, la estabilidad de las marcas Kendo siempre será creativa, inspiradora e innovadora. El cambio es constante y la agilidad es nuestra fortaleza. La excelencia del producto: ponemos a los consumidores en primer lugar: elevamos constantemente el nivel para crear productos de la más alta calidad que todos tienen que tener. El rango salarial para este puesto es de $81,900 $102,400 por año. El sueldo ofrecido depende de la experiencia y la ubicación de San Francisco. Kendo Total Rewards también incluye una bonificación anual y un paquete completo de beneficios, incluyendo: seguro médico, dental y de visión, programa flexible de tiempo libre pagado, licencia parental, descuento / concesiones para empleados, un plan de jubilación con contribuciones agudas, viernes de verano, oportunidad de trabajar desde cualquier parte durante dos semanas durante el año calendario y la semana de bienestar / cierre para puestos aplicables. Los candidatos deben tener experiencia en la producción de impresión de embalajes para ser considerados. RESPONSABILIDADES Siga estrictas pautas de marca y prepararse para la producción, así como poder manipular gráficos creativamente cuando sea necesario. Trabaje independientemente y junto con equipos interfuncionales Retucción de fotos y corrección de color Crea composiciones a mano y muestras de maquillaje Crear Mecánicos Propietarios de Impresión según las directrices de la marca para: Todas las necesidades de empaquetado Secundarias, Primarias, Axilares, etc. Layout, revisión y preparación mecánica lista de producción para el proveedor Liberar archivos al proveedor tanto para muestreo como para producción Requisito de evaluación y aprobación de todas las impresiones relacionadas Disponible para trabajar en el sitio Tues, Wed- and Thurs 2 años de habilidades de fabricación rápida En Proyectores de software de diseño, Diseño básico y conocimientos técnicos de trabajo Preferientes para los procesos de construcción de productos de plástico y una amplia comprensión de las técnicas de la industria del diseño.
ABOUT KENDO
Kendo Holdings, Inc. is a San Francisco-based beauty brand developer and wholesaler owned by LVMH Moët Hennessy - Louis Vuitton, the world’s largest luxury group. A play on the words “can do”, Kendo has become the hub of creativity and next generation beauty product development for global Sephora channels and selective retailers outside of Sephora.
Through original development, collaborations and acquisitions the Kendo stable of brands will always be creative, inspiring and innovative. A dynamic engine of speed, expertise and market-savvy, the Kendo team continues to redefine the beauty industry through great product, great storytelling, great retail and direct‑to‑consumer partnerships. This shows up in everything we do and in what we stand for:
“Can Do” Spirit: We work together to make our wildest dreams a reality: As entrepreneurs, we embrace optimism and find creative ways to reach our goals
Advocacy, Diversity, and Inclusion: We recognize and celebrate the full spectrum of personal identities. We create safe spaces so everyone’s voice is heard. We listen with humility and act with courage.
Storytelling: We tell authentic stories like no, one else. It’s our key to inspire trust and build relationships, rallying, our people, partners, and consumers around our brands.
Resilience: We embrace challenges as opportunities. Change is ever‑constant, and agility is our strength.
Product Excellence: We put the consumers first: We constantly raise the bar to create products of the highest quality that everyone just has to have.
The salary range for this position is $81,900 – $102,400 per year. Offered salary is dependent upon experience and San Francisco location. Kendo Total Rewards offerings also include an annual bonus and a comprehensive benefits package including: medical, dental and vision insurance, flex paid time off program, parental leave, employee discount/perks, a retirement plan with employer contributions, Summer Fridays, opportunity to work from anywhere for two weeks during the calendar year and December wellness/shutdown week for applicable positions.
The Kendo house of brands currently includes: Fenty Beauty, Fenty Skin, Fenty Eau de Parfum, Fenty Hair, Ole Henriksen, Lip Lab.
SUMMARY
We are currently seeking a junior to mid-level Packaging Production Artist to join our creative packaging team. The ideal candidate will be an experienced Packaging Production Artist who can seamlessly join a highly productive and fast paced environment with keen eye for design, typography and attention to detail.
This position is a hybrid‑on‑site role in San Francisco that requires three days a week in office. This is NOT a graphic design role. Candidates must have packaging print production experience to be considered.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Follow strict brand guidelines as well as be able to manipulate graphics creatively when necessary.
Work independently and in conjunction with cross‑functional teams
Photo retouching and color correction
Create comps by hand and mockup samples.
Create Print‑Ready Mechanicals according to brand guidelines for:
All Packaging Needs – Secondaries, Primaries, Ancillaries, etc.
Layout, revise and prep production‑ready mechanicals for the vendor
Release files to vendor for both sampling and production
Review and approval of all related print proofs
REQUIREMENTS
Available to work on‑site Tues, Wed, Thurs
2+ years of Print Production Artist experience in Packaging
Proficient in Adobe software: Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign
Basic color CMYK theory and eye for the nuances of color
Highly motivated and able to take initiative
Must be able to work independently and in conjunction with cross‑functional teams
Highly organized and detail‑oriented
Thorough understanding of various printing processes and manufacturing techniques for both primary and secondary packaging.
Thorough understanding of structure/die‑lines
Strong communication skills
Excellent typography skills and attention to detail
Thrive under pressure while managing multiple projects in a fast‑paced environment – flexibility is a must
Knowledge of common industry printing processes and manufacturing techniques
Packaging experience in the color cosmetics and beauty industries preferred
Comp/prototype experience is a plus.
A passion for beauty, fashion and cosmetics preferred
#J-18808-Ljbffr
In Summary: Kendo Holdings, Inc. is a San Francisco-based beauty brand developer and wholesaler owned by LVMH Moët Hennessy - Louis Vuitton . The salary range for this position is $81,900 – $102,400 per year . The ideal candidate will be an experienced Packaging Production Artist with keen eye for design, typography and attention to detail .
En Español: Descripción de trabajo ABOUT KENDO Kendo Holdings, Inc. es un desarrollador y mayorista de marcas de belleza con sede en San Francisco propiedad de LVMH Moët Hennessy - Louis Vuitton, el grupo de lujo más grande del mundo. Un juego sobre las palabras can do, Kendo se ha convertido en el centro de la creatividad y desarrollo de productos de beleza de próxima generación para los canales globales Sephora y minoristas selectivos fuera de Sephura. A través del desarrollo original, colaboraciones y adquisiciones, la estabilidad de las marcas Kendo siempre será creativa, inspiradora e innovadora. El cambio es constante y la agilidad es nuestra fortaleza. La excelencia del producto: ponemos a los consumidores en primer lugar: elevamos constantemente el nivel para crear productos de la más alta calidad que todos tienen que tener. El rango salarial para este puesto es de $81,900 $102,400 por año. El sueldo ofrecido depende de la experiencia y la ubicación de San Francisco. Kendo Total Rewards también incluye una bonificación anual y un paquete completo de beneficios, incluyendo: seguro médico, dental y de visión, programa flexible de tiempo libre pagado, licencia parental, descuento / concesiones para empleados, un plan de jubilación con contribuciones agudas, viernes de verano, oportunidad de trabajar desde cualquier parte durante dos semanas durante el año calendario y la semana de bienestar / cierre para puestos aplicables. Los candidatos deben tener experiencia en la producción de impresión de embalajes para ser considerados. RESPONSABILIDADES Siga estrictas pautas de marca y prepararse para la producción, así como poder manipular gráficos creativamente cuando sea necesario. Trabaje independientemente y junto con equipos interfuncionales Retucción de fotos y corrección de color Crea composiciones a mano y muestras de maquillaje Crear Mecánicos Propietarios de Impresión según las directrices de la marca para: Todas las necesidades de empaquetado Secundarias, Primarias, Axilares, etc. Layout, revisión y preparación mecánica lista de producción para el proveedor Liberar archivos al proveedor tanto para muestreo como para producción Requisito de evaluación y aprobación de todas las impresiones relacionadas Disponible para trabajar en el sitio Tues, Wed- and Thurs 2 años de habilidades de fabricación rápida En Proyectores de software de diseño, Diseño básico y conocimientos técnicos de trabajo Preferientes para los procesos de construcción de productos de plástico y una amplia comprensión de las técnicas de la industria del diseño.