Adaptive Artist
OLBERDING, Cincinnati, OH, United States
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Founded in 1919 as Phototype and recently rebranded as the Olberding Brand Family, we are a family company focused on delivering the highest quality and client service in the graphics design, management and printing industry. We Design, Optimize and Protect Brands. Our clients are primarily consumer products companies and printers and we help them by delivering a broad range of services from brand strategy and packaging design, to adaptive design across various print and digital platforms, all the way to color management and the production of printing plates. With our world headquarters located in Cincinnati, we have over 450 employees throughout the United States and offices in Europe and Asia.
An Adaptive Artist is the bridge between design and production art, is responsible for ensuring all work is built correctly from a technical standpoint while maintaining design integrity and consistency. To be successful in this position, you must possess an understanding of the design process and branding, and be able to maintain design intent, while referencing a representative sku, in building out packaging shelf sets and multiple mediums/packaging forms. The Adaptive Artist is an active member of the cross‑functional ops team, giving and receiving feedback and sharing ideas.
Responsible for creating and adapting artwork to other structures or variants based off the instructions. Not just exclusive to adaptive projects, you will be responsible for converting and translating customer submitted artwork into a press compatible file. You will work within a production art environment and become flexible on creative design and production requests.
Submissions without portfolio, links or attachments will not be considered
Duties and Responsibilities Include
Implements designs for packaging, collateral material, brochures, point of purchase materials, direct mail campaigns, digital solutions, etc.
Ensures brand guidelines and graphic standards are implemented correctly in all phases of artwork
Works from initial concept to final production stages
Maintains brand standards for client campaigns/package lines
Effectively integrates regulatory specifications, printing specifications, file construction standards, and brand equities into projects
Developed technical skills and design focused thinking to support business objectives as outlined in the project brief and demonstrated through deliverables
Focused effort to learn and understand file and routing software used to review/compare art and track any changes and/or comments
Qualifications Include
Strong analytical, problem solving, critical thinking and innovative solution capabilities
Strong knowledge of consumer products packaging, creative design, production artwork and print services preferred
BS or BA in Graphics Design/Production, Printing or similar degree preferred
5-7 years experience in Design or Production Art within an agency environment
Consumer product company knowledge or experience required
Why Choose Olberding Brand Family?
When you join Olberding Brand Family, you’re not just taking a job; you’re becoming part of a legacy of excellence and innovation. We offer a supportive and dynamic work environment where your expertise in pre‑media will be highly valued. We believe in supporting our employees' well-being and offer a competitive benefits package that includes:
Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance to keep you and your family healthy
A 401k retirement plan with company contributions to help you plan for your future
Flexible/hybrid work schedules that promote work‑life balance
Generous paid time off (PTO), personal time, and volunteer time off, in addition to 8 observed holidays
Parental leave to support growing families
The Olberding Brand Family is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes individuals of diverse talents and backgrounds.
For fastest consideration, please apply online to the Careers section of our website www.olberdingbrands.com. Only applications received through this process will be considered. No phone calls please.
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Founded in 1919 as Phototype and recently rebranded as the Olberding Brand Family, we are a family company focused on delivering the highest quality and client service in the graphics design, management and printing industry. We Design, Optimize and Protect Brands. Our clients are primarily consumer products companies and printers and we help them by delivering a broad range of services from brand strategy and packaging design, to adaptive design across various print and digital platforms, all the way to color management and the production of printing plates. With our world headquarters located in Cincinnati, we have over 450 employees throughout the United States and offices in Europe and Asia.
An Adaptive Artist is the bridge between design and production art, is responsible for ensuring all work is built correctly from a technical standpoint while maintaining design integrity and consistency. To be successful in this position, you must possess an understanding of the design process and branding, and be able to maintain design intent, while referencing a representative sku, in building out packaging shelf sets and multiple mediums/packaging forms. The Adaptive Artist is an active member of the cross‑functional ops team, giving and receiving feedback and sharing ideas.
Responsible for creating and adapting artwork to other structures or variants based off the instructions. Not just exclusive to adaptive projects, you will be responsible for converting and translating customer submitted artwork into a press compatible file. You will work within a production art environment and become flexible on creative design and production requests.
Submissions without portfolio, links or attachments will not be considered
Duties and Responsibilities Include
Implements designs for packaging, collateral material, brochures, point of purchase materials, direct mail campaigns, digital solutions, etc.
Ensures brand guidelines and graphic standards are implemented correctly in all phases of artwork
Works from initial concept to final production stages
Maintains brand standards for client campaigns/package lines
Effectively integrates regulatory specifications, printing specifications, file construction standards, and brand equities into projects
Developed technical skills and design focused thinking to support business objectives as outlined in the project brief and demonstrated through deliverables
Focused effort to learn and understand file and routing software used to review/compare art and track any changes and/or comments
Qualifications Include
Strong analytical, problem solving, critical thinking and innovative solution capabilities
Strong knowledge of consumer products packaging, creative design, production artwork and print services preferred
BS or BA in Graphics Design/Production, Printing or similar degree preferred
5-7 years experience in Design or Production Art within an agency environment
Consumer product company knowledge or experience required
Why Choose Olberding Brand Family?
When you join Olberding Brand Family, you’re not just taking a job; you’re becoming part of a legacy of excellence and innovation. We offer a supportive and dynamic work environment where your expertise in pre‑media will be highly valued. We believe in supporting our employees' well-being and offer a competitive benefits package that includes:
Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance to keep you and your family healthy
A 401k retirement plan with company contributions to help you plan for your future
Flexible/hybrid work schedules that promote work‑life balance
Generous paid time off (PTO), personal time, and volunteer time off, in addition to 8 observed holidays
Parental leave to support growing families
The Olberding Brand Family is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes individuals of diverse talents and backgrounds.
For fastest consideration, please apply online to the Careers section of our website www.olberdingbrands.com. Only applications received through this process will be considered. No phone calls please.
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