Vanguard Packaging Inc is hiring: Production Artist in Kansas City

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Production Artist
Full Time Professional Kansas City, MO, US

4 days ago Requisition ID: 1087

JOB SUMMARY
The Production Artist is responsible for preparing, reviewing, and releasing accurate, press‑ready artwork for digital pre‑press production. This role operates pre‑press digital equipment, performs file and quality checks, and partners closely with internal teams to ensure customer specifications are met, production deadlines are achieved, and print quality standards are maintained.

OBJECTIVES
Ensure the accurate preparation and delivery of press‑ready artwork by operating digital pre‑press systems, maintaining quality standards, and supporting efficient, on‑time production.

DUTIES AND ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Conduct daily tactical tasks of downloading incoming art files, checking for accuracy and quality, and entering them correctly into our workflow.

Assist in creating visually engaging sell sheets and case studies to support sales.

Assist design team to create compelling representations of displays and packaging to be leveraged in sales presentations and marketing materials, infographics, and social media posts.

Manipulate files to match customer specs and our print requirements.

Make an independent judgment in the graphic assembly of working art files; analyze needs and product requirements to create a final press‑ready file.

Send art files to production as required.

Work with Project Managers, Structural Designers, and Customer Service Specialists to create and assemble internal process books and detailed setup instructions of packaging and displays.

Help maintain internal documentation and organizational standards.

Understand printing processes and parameters.

Comply with all company policies and procedures, including safety, attendance, and maintain good attendance; attendance is an essential duty of the job.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Experience multi‑task and manage timelines.

QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor's degree or college level computer design coursework and combined degree and 3 years.

Strong skills in current Adobe Creative software (specifically Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign).

Strong computer skills with Apple and Microsoft.

PREFERRED

Knowledge of consumer products packaging, displays, creative design, production artwork, and conventional & digital print process experience.

Experience with ArtiosCAD/Esko Automation Engine or Kodak Prinergy.

Experience with color management software such as Esko Color Pilot or GMG OpenColor.

Experience in Esko Studio or similar 3D software.

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