Own Brand Packaging & Product Artworker (Packaging)

TL;DR

Own Brand Packaging & Product Artworker (Packaging): Creating technical artwork and production files for own-brand packaging and product ranges with an accent on scalability and technical precision. Focus on extending design systems for SKU variants and managing high-standard print production files.

Location: Hybrid in London

Company

hirify.global is a brand focused on building innovative and uplifting brand experiences for its customers through creative flair and customer insight.

What you will do

• Prepare print-ready artwork files for packaging formats including boxes, sleeves, wraps, labels, tubes, and tins.
• Extend established design systems to create new SKU variants and size derivatives independently.
• Help codify design guidelines for product subcategories to ensure variant creation is consistent and repeatable.
• Manage artwork according to supplier specifications, including bleeds, colour profiles (CMYK/Pantone), and dielines.
• Liaise with print suppliers on technical queries, amends, and physical proof sign-off.
• Maintain and organize the own-brand artwork library, including version control and asset management.

Requirements

• Deep, hands-on knowledge of print production, CMYK/Pantone colour management, dielines, and bleed.
• Ability to apply system thinking to scale designs across various formats.
• Obsessive accuracy regarding technical details like spot colours and font outlining.
• Capacity to manage a high volume of live files across multiple projects proactively.
• Comfortable collaborating with designers to flag technical or creative concerns early.
• Experience using automated workflows and AI-assisted tools for asset management and variant creation.

Culture & Benefits

• Fast-paced environment that values guts, curiosity, and the willingness to try new things.
• Culture based on the principles of "Think deeply, act swiftly" and "Care wildly".
• Hybrid work arrangement.
• Collaborative atmosphere focused on thoughtfulness and creative excellence.

Hiring process

• Initial screening call with the Talent Manager.
• Interview with the Lead Physical Product Designer.
• Creative task followed by a presentation to the team and Creative Director.
• Final interview with the Chief Marketing Officer.