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With more than 150 years of industry-leading experience, the businesses of SGS & Co and SGK are uniting to form SGX—a powerful force in innovative packaging production. Building on the legacy of trusted service since 1947 and 1953, SGX will deliver the full suite of packaging graphics, plate and cylinder production, and metal deco services to brand owners, retailers, and printers—all with a focus on reducing complexity, delivering flawless in-market execution, and leveraging global reach to drive consistency and impact at scale.
We are looking for a Senior Packaging Artworker to join the team based in Cleckheaton. The role is responsible for the creation and delivery of accurate, high-quality, print-ready packaging artwork across a range of FMCG brands. Working from design master files, corporate guidelines, Cascade documents and client briefs, the role ensures brand consistency, technical accuracy and right-first-time artwork within all packaging and print constraints.
In addition to hands-on artwork production, the Senior Packaging Artworker provides day-to-day guidance and technical leadership to artworkers, supporting quality standards, workflow efficiency and team development, including contributing to performance reviews and appraisals.
Key Responsibilities
Artwork Production & Technical Delivery
Create high-quality, print-ready packaging artwork from design files, briefs, corporate guidelines and print specifications Take ownership of the accurate application of design, brand and legal copy across packaging formats Ensure all artwork is technically correct and suitable for auto repro, considering colours, varnishes, whites, printer specifications and mark-up Adhere to artwork checklists and SOPs, ensuring consistently high standards and right-first-time delivery Produce basic to complex level artwork using industry-standard software and print techniques Ensure all deliverables meet client, brand and technical specifications, and deadlines
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Brand, Quality & Consistency
Maintain excellent brand and design awareness. Ensure all artwork aligns with master guidelines and remains consistent across ranges, formats and live artwork Conduct range reviews and proactively flag inconsistencies or risks Work closely with QA, Pre-production, Operations Manager and Production teams to ensure consistency across the account Make recommendations for improvements to tools, processes and ways of working
Workflow, Systems & Communication
Attend client and internal meetings (e.g. pre-production, hero meetings) as required Maintain accurate project status information within MIS and project tracking systems Work within agreed workflows, budgets and timelines in conjunction with the Operations Manager Communicate clearly with Project Managers to ensure information is cascaded to relevant production staff Ensure stakeholders have up-to-date information on assigned projects
People Management & Leadership
Provide technical guidance, mentoring and day-to-day support to artworkers Review artwork produced by others, offering constructive feedback to maintain quality standards Support onboarding and training of new team members Contribute to performance management, including input into appraisals, objectives and development plans Promote a collaborative, quality-driven culture focused on right-first-time delivery
Collaboration & Team Contribution
Actively participate in the studio team, sharing knowledge and best practice Build strong working relationships with internal teams and external stakeholders Work autonomously while contributing positively within a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment Remain flexible and responsive to changing business and client requirements
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Skills & Experience
5+ years’ experience as a Packaging Artworker / Production Artist within an FMCG packaging environment Strong experience producing technically accurate, print-ready packaging artwork Excellent Adobe Illustrator skills; strong working knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite, Photoshop, Acrobat and related tools Strong understanding of print processes, packaging materials and production constraints Excellent attention to detail and accuracy Confident communicator with the ability to influence and support peers Strong organisational, prioritisation and problem-solving skills Experience supporting or mentoring junior team members Comfortable working under pressure and meeting tight deadlines Willingness to work overtime when required
The businesses of SGS & Co and SGK have united to form Propelis, a go-to-market ecosystem that enables marketers to move their brands forward with greater speed, clarity, and confidence. Our broad range of integrated solutions include brand creative, packaging, print solutions, branded environments, and content production. Services are delivered through our family of brands: SGX, Marks, Equator, Collide, and 5Flow. With a combined legacy spanning more than 150 years, Propelis commences operations with 10,000 employees in 30+ countries, nearly $1 billion in annual sales, and a diverse client base of over 2,000 leading companies.
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