Artworker

Description:

Job Title: Artworker

Location: Hoddesdon (on-site)

Salary: £40,000

Working Hours: 8:30am – 5:00pm

What you need to know about this employer

Our client is a well-established and international consumer goods manufacturer and distributor, known for designing innovative, high-quality products distributed globally. With a collaborative and fast-paced culture, the company is focused on developing market-leading products and continuing its strong growth through innovation.

Job Overview

We’re looking for a detail-driven and technically skilled Artworker to join a collaborative creative team. This is a hands-on role where you’ll play a key part in bringing packaging designs to life—ensuring every file is accurate, consistent, and ready for production.

If you enjoy working in a fast-paced creative environment, solving technical challenges, and seeing your work out in the real world, this could be a great fit!!!!

Key Responsibilities

Produce final, print-ready packaging artwork from approved design concepts
Prepare artwork to meet print specifications (bleed, crop marks, colour profiles, trapping, etc.)
Work with packaging templates and assist in developing new ones
Liaise with printers, manufacturers, and internal teams to resolve technical issues
Review and sign off artwork before production
Maintain organised file management and version control
Collaborate with the wider design team to meet deadlines

Required Skills & Experience

Experience in an artworker role (agency, studio, or in-house)
Strong background in packaging artwork
Proficient in Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and InDesign
Solid understanding of print processes (litho, digital, special finishes)
Ability to work from dielines and technical drawings
Strong attention to detail and accuracy
Good communication skills

Desirable Skills

Experience with consumer product packaging
Knowledge of retail packaging formats (blister packs, cartons, labels, etc.)
Basic 3D mock-up skills (e.g. Cinema 4D)

Benefits

Company pension
Company events
Cycle to work scheme
Employee discount
Holiday allowance
Birthday leave
Private medical appointment service

Thank you for your interest in this vacancy, advertised by SMT Recruitment, acting as an employment agency/business. Your application will be considered alongside others, and we will contact you within three working days if you are shortlisted.

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