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Mammoth Brands · 1 day ago

Production Artist

Mammoth Brands is a modern CPG company focused on creating innovative products and improving consumer experiences. The Production Artist will be responsible for converting design files into print-ready files while collaborating with designers and cross-functional teams to ensure high-quality packaging and retail displays.

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Responsibilities

Consult with Designers throughout the development process, and honor their intent when converting their designs into print-ready artwork files
Work closely with the Store Design team and Industrial Design team to write and iterate on print specifications for retail displays and packaging to share with print suppliers and cross-functional partners
Ensure that all artwork and copy meet all necessary regulatory requirements when needed
Check all artwork to ensure accuracy of copy, color, and content
When faced with obstacles, work independently and effectively attain clarification to push projects forward
Route all artwork internally and implement markup changes without error
Understand and select the manufacturing processes that best suit specific designs and objectives
Evaluate color and finishes in-house during material sampling and prototype reviews, and on location with our manufacturing partners
Understand how materials can affect color and deliver detailed feedback to suppliers to achieve desired results
Check printer-supplied proofs to ensure accuracy when compared to released artwork
Work independently and efficiently, with superb attention to detail, while under pressure, within aggressive deadlines
Be proactive in recognizing process improvements for the team and give recommendations during production team meetings
Be willing to help out other production team members when needed

Qualification

Adobe Creative SuiteCommercial packaging knowledgePrint production processesArtwork adaptationPress approvals experiencePrototyping skillsAttention to detailCross-functional collaboration

Required

5+ years as a Production Artist within a product company, design studio, creative agency, print publication, or from the manufacturing side
Experience preparing and adapting artwork for retail and point of purchase displays, with an understanding of structure, materials, and production constraints
Experience conducting press approvals on-site at printing and packaging suppliers
Expert knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite
Intimate knowledge of formal typographic and graphic design convention; ability to supply artwork in various file formats according to the manufacturing process
Expert ability to create original manufacturing dielines, iterate and impose artwork onto dielines supplied by suppliers
Experience with writing error-free print specifications to release to suppliers
Professional understanding of litho, flexo, and digital printing processes, as well as the concept of plate separation
Fluent in 4-color process, Pantone matching systems, studio color management, color profiles, and proofing
Strong hands-on studio skills for prototyping packaging designs, as well as light-duty installation skills for retail merchandising
BA required

Preferred

BFA/BA in Graphic Design or Media preferred

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision coverage
401k match
Equity in Mammoth Brands
Flexible time off and working hours
Wellness and L&D stipends
4 weeks sabbatical after 5 years, 6 weeks after 10 years, and 8 weeks after 15 years
20 fully paid weeks off for parents who give birth, or 16 fully paid weeks off for all other paths to parenthood
Fun IRL and virtual events including happy hours, team building events, and parties on our rooftop
Free products from all of our brands

Company

Mammoth Brands

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Mammoth Brands manages brands like Harry's, Flamingo, Lume, and Mando, offering personal care and hygiene products.

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage

Leadership Team

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Andy Mayfield
Co-Founder & Co-CEO
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Jeffrey Raider
Co-Founder & Co-CEO
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