TOPPAN Packaging Americas specializes in designing and manufacturing sustainable, high-performance flexible and thermoformed packaging solutions for the food, beverage, medical and consumer goods industries. We offer products like transparent high barrier films, pouches, clamshells and trays, utilizing advanced technology to enhance product safety, visibility and environmental sustainability.
TOPPAN Packaging Americas operates as part of the global TOPPAN group, with 22 manufacturing facilities across North America, Latin America and Europe.
Want to learn more? Visit us at packaging.toppan.com
Summary Description:
As a division of TOPPAN Packaging Americas - Trident create digital packaging assets for some of the most recognisable brands in the world. Our dynamic, innovative team works with FMCG brands to prepare packaging artworks for mass print production. A digitally focused company, we continuously strive to stay at the forefront of our field, designing and developing our own cutting-edge technologies and powerful systems. This ensures that we are constantly driving our business forward and offering our customers the highest quality service, whether this is retouching media ready for print or crafting a 3D image for E-
commerce sites.
The Senior Artworker role is responsible for producing digital artworks, reprographics and colour separations for all print disciplines.
What you’ll be doing:
Artwork Production
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Builds artwork files in adherence with the business’ standard working practices & client’s brand rules.
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Ensures Right First Time quality performance is achieved.
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Collaborates with multiple functions to service the client.
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Creates print trial files and carries out colour retouching/colour correction for all print disciplines.
Brand Guardianship
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Owns the brand guidelines; including their creation, amendment and periodical review.
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Ensures brand consistency is maintained throughout the full project range across all production locations.
Project Management
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Represents the artwork production team in the planning of projects.
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Leads the artist team in the completion of projects from receipt of brief to delivery of data within contractual KPI.
Continuous Improvement
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Seeks ways to optimise process to improve quality and delivery.
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Promotes best practice and continuous improvement within the team.
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Leads and supports with production initiatives.
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Participates in root cause and corrective action investigations.
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Leads the artist team with the introduction of technology changes from User Acceptance Testing to deployment.
Coaching & Development
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Guides and advises less experienced members of the team.
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Identifies and discusses issues with relevant team members.
Client Interaction
- Delivers customer demonstrations.
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Participates in client meetings.
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Participates in the implementation of new business.
This is a HYBRID position located out of our Cincinnati OH Office
We’d love to hear from you if:
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Experience in packaging artwork production.
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Use of software applications used in artwork packaging production such as Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, MS Office.
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Detailed understanding of print processes and reprographics application.
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Ability to adapt a design to different components / sizes in keeping with design intent.
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Ability to perform colour retouching for multiple print disciplines.
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Making a visual change to images (cosmetic retouching).
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Colour retouching/correction with special colours (or Extended Colour Gamut), considering the impact of screen angles.
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Colour retouching/correction ensuring an image is fit for the flexographic print process.
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Ability to visually inspect two samples and understand what retouching/corrections are needed to get the closest possible match.
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Ability to interpret complex guideline documents.
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Communication skills particularly listening, verbal and written.
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Ability to build relationships at all levels.
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Team working skills.
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Ability to plan, prioritise and organise.
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Time Management skills to respond to a dynamic work environment.
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Coaching skills.
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Proactive problem solving.
At TOPPAN Packaging Americas, We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package designed to support our employees’ overall wellbeing. This includes competitive pay, robust benefits, and programs that help you thrive both personally and professionally. Specific benefits and wellbeing programs may vary based on your work location, employment classification, or collective bargaining agreement.
Benefits
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Medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your dependents, including FSA and HSA options
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401(k) retirement plan with company match
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Wellbeing tools and resources to support holistic health, including an Employee Assistance Program with a variety of services
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Paid time off and holidays to recreate, rejuvenate and care for the health of yourself and family
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Variety of company paid and voluntary employee-paid insurance plans including life, personal accident, and disability insurance
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Tuition reimbursement
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, and related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran or military status, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.
We are committed to providing a workplace where everyone feels respected, valued, and able to contribute to their fullest potential. We also provide reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities throughout the application and employment processes. If you require assistance or accommodation due to a disability, please contact us.
