Print Production Designer

Patco Brands is one of the fastest-growing beverage companies in the United States. Independently owned, Patco has established itself by using 100% Blue Weber Agave and a proprietary process to innovate within the fast-growing ready-to-drink spirits category.

Patco is a maker of margaritas, tequila, hard seltzers, Irish cream liqueur, and other spirits under our own brands and for private labels. Our own brands and private labels, with nationwide distribution, include:

· Rancho La Gloria Ready to Drink Margaritas

· Kirkland Signature Tequila

· Dough Ball Whiskey

Patco products are sold in every major retailer, including Costco, H.E.B., Kroger’s, Target, Walmart, and Whole Foods Market, just to name a few.

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Position Overview:

Patco Brands is seeking a Print Production Designer with a keen eye for design to support the execution of national brands and private label products across a variety of packaging and printed

touchpoints. This role is perfect for someone who thrives on precision in a fast-paced

environment, knows how to implement design to various dielines and substrates, can create

press-ready print production files, and can manage multiple print workflows with ease.

You will collaborate closely with designers, marketers, and external print vendors to bring

concepts to life—from file prep, proofing, press checks, and other support roles for the Print

Production manager.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare and take ownership of print-ready production files with precision. This would include packaging, point of sale materials, and promotional assets
• Implementation of the approved design on dielines, distinguishing spot and process colors, application of various finishes, and familiarity with white plates to create press-ready files
• Collaborate with the design team to ensure creative concepts translate accurately into final press-ready files
• Manage relationships with internal buyers of packaging materials (labels, cartons, capsules, etc.), sales, brand marketing managers, and external print vendors
• Maintain regular communication with various print vendors to track job status and ensure quality control while supporting print production managers with sample prints, press approvals, and press checks
• Organize and manage archives and digital asset libraries for packaging and print-related projects for brand managers and marketing
• Help to uphold consistency across multiple SKUs, product formats, and various print media (paper, film, cartons, cans, and bottles)
• Oversee on-site print production as needed. Experience with preparing packaging comps for meetings and presentations, maintaining in-house printer, and organizing the archive server

Requirements:

• 3-5 years of experience in print production at a design agency or in-house CPG experience
• Deep understanding of print production processes and color management across retail packaging formats
• Expertise in Adobe Creative Suite, particularly Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, Acrobat, and other design applications
• Strong knowledge of design principles, color theory, and file setup for offset litho, flexo, and digital printing on various substrates
• Proven ability to manage multiple production timelines and vendor relationships
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills
• Strong communication skills and confidence working with both creative and technical partners
• On-site printer experience and familiarity with file set-up and proofing workflow are a plus
• Experience with private label products and/or managing multi-brand assets is a plus
• Knowledge of packaging structures, pallet optimization, Nutritional facts, USDA, and FDA regulations, and TTB regulations for packaging is a plus
• Location: This is an in-person role based in Sausalito, CA
• Must be eligible to work in the U.S. without sponsorship

By applying for this position, we are collecting personal information from you. Please read our privacy notice in the link below for information on how we collect and process your personal information.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Design, Art/Creative, and Information Technology

• Industries

  Beverage Manufacturing

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