Location: Hoddesdon (on-site)
Salary: £33,000 – £35,000 (depending on experience)
Working Hours: 8:30am – 5:00pm
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 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 (Smart10 Ltd), 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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Salary description
£33000.00 - £35000.00 per year