Principal Production Designer, Print & Packaging

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United Kingdom.

📋 Description

• Transform designs into polished, technically precise, press-ready files suitable for packaging and print.

• Implement dielines, manage file layers, and prepare files for various printing and production formats.

• Convert Figma designs into production-ready assets.

• Conduct final quality checks prior to printing.

• Ensure production files comply with vendor specifications, color standards, and substrate requirements.

• Maintain pixel-perfect alignment, proportions, margins, and layout accuracy.

• Assist in proofing, pre-press, and press check procedures.

• Collaborate with both internal and external production teams to troubleshoot and solve issues asynchronously across different time zones.

• Manage file organization for packaging assets and uphold version control.

• Develop and sustain production templates, dieline guides, and reference materials.

• Contribute to documentation and resources for onboarding.

• Oversee the brand font implementation across packaging, collateral, and print templates.

• Aid in the design and production of brand magazines and printed materials.

• Ensure artwork consistency with changing brand guidelines.

• Collaborate with graphic, structural, industrial, and CMF designers.

• Work alongside marketing, operations, and supply chain teams.

• Take proactive ownership of the production design process and maintain open communication with U.S.-based colleagues.

⛳️ Requirements

• Over 12 years of experience in print and packaging production design.

• Advanced proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop).

• Solid working knowledge of Figma and capability to convert digital designs into print-ready files.

• Extensive understanding of print production, packaging materials, color management, and dielines.

• Familiar with U.S.-based printing standards and vendor workflows.

• Experience in managing system updates, such as fonts and templates across large file sets.

• Demonstrated ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously while ensuring accuracy and quality.

• Strong eye for layout, typography, and consistency.

• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.

• Experience working directly with vendors, printers, and packaging suppliers.

• Comfortable with flexible scheduling, asynchronous communication, and self-direction in a remote, cross-time-zone setting.

🏝️ Benefits

• Talent-first flexible/remote work approach.

• Flexible working hours.

• Reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans.

• A diverse, ethical, wellness-focused, and inclusive workplace.