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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