With more than 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 and , 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 specificationsTake ownership of the accurate application of design, brand and legal copy across packaging formatsEnsure all artwork is technically correct and suitable for auto repro, considering colours, varnishes, whites, printer specifications and mark-upAdhere to artwork checklists and SOPs, ensuring consistently high standards and right-first-time deliveryProduce basic to complex level artwork using industry-standard software and print techniquesEnsure all deliverables meet client, brand and technical specifications, and deadlinesBrand, Quality & Consistency
Maintain excellent brand and design awareness.Ensure all artwork aligns with master guidelines and remains consistent across ranges, formats and live artworkConduct range reviews and proactively flag inconsistencies or risksWork closely with QA, Pre-production, Operations Manager and Production teams to ensure consistency across the accountMake recommendations for improvements to tools, processes and ways of workingWorkflow, Systems & Communication
Attend client and internal meetings ( pre-production, hero meetings) as requiredMaintain accurate project status information within MIS and project tracking systemsWork within agreed workflows, budgets and timelines in conjunction with the Operations ManagerCommunicate clearly with Project Managers to ensure information is cascaded to relevant production staffEnsure stakeholders have up-to-date information on assigned projectsPeople Management & Leadership
Provide technical guidance, mentoring and day-to-day support to artworkersReview artwork produced by others, offering constructive feedback to maintain quality standardsSupport onboarding and training of new team membersContribute to performance management, including input into appraisals, objectives and development plansPromote a collaborative, quality-driven culture focused on right-first-time deliveryCollaboration & Team Contribution
Actively participate in the studio team, sharing knowledge and best practiceBuild strong working relationships with internal teams and external stakeholdersWork autonomously while contributing positively within a fast-paced, deadline-driven environmentRemain flexible and responsive to changing business and client requirementsSkills & Experience
+ years’ experience as a Packaging Artworker / Production Artist within an FMCG packaging environmentStrong experience producing technically accurate, print-ready packaging artworkExcellent Adobe Illustrator skills; strong working knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite, Photoshop, Acrobat and related toolsStrong understanding of print processes, packaging materials and production constraintsExcellent attention to detail and accuracyConfident communicator with the ability to influence and support peersStrong organisational, prioritisation and problem-solving skillsExperience supporting or mentoring junior team membersComfortable working under pressure and meeting tight deadlinesWillingness to work overtime when requiredThe 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 Flow. With a combined legacy spanning more than years, Propelis commences operations with , employees in + countries, nearly $ billion in annual sales, and a diverse client base of over , leading companies.
