WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FORThe
Senior Packaging Production Artist role will own and evolve the packaging production artwork function within Packaging Design for DECIEM. Working with a high degree of autonomy, this role is responsible for translating approved creative into accurate, production-ready packaging artwork across New and Existing Product Development, while managing multi-language and regional packaging artwork, workflows, file systems, and cross-functional relationships. The incumbent will partner directly with Packaging Designers, Regulatory, Sourcing, external vendors, and other cross-functional teams to move projects efficiently from design through final production. Beyond technical execution, this role will establish best practices, streamline workflows, solve problems independently, and support future integration with Estée Lauder Companies (ELC) systems, standards, and processes.
This is a hybrid role based 3-days onsite at our Toronto office.PAY RANGEThe anticipated base salary for this position is $80,000 to $85,000
Exact salary depends on several factors such as experience, skills, education, and budget. Salary range may vary based on geographic location.
WHAT YOU'D BE DOING IN THIS ROLEPackaging Production & Artwork Execution- Own the development of accurate, production-ready packaging artwork across a broad portfolio of products, components, SKUs, and global markets, supporting both New and Existing Product Development.
- Translate approved creative into technically accurate final artwork while maintaining design intent and established brand standards.
- Build and adapt packaging artwork using approved dielines, technical specifications, regulatory copy, and vendor requirements, managing multi-language and multi-region artwork complexities.
- Conduct thorough quality checks to identify and resolve artwork inconsistencies or technical issues prior to release.
Regulatory, Sourcing & Vendor Partnership- Partner directly with Regulatory to implement regulatory-driven artwork changes and ensure approved copy and required information are accurately reflected in multi-region packaging.
- Work directly with Sourcing and external manufacturing and print vendors to obtain and validate dielines, specifications, and technical requirements.
Packaging Workflow & File-System Ownership- Own and manage the Packaging Design artwork workflow and file system, ensuring projects and assets are organized, accurate, and accessible.
- Manage the flow of artwork through Design, Regulatory, Sourcing, vendor, and approval stages, identifying workflow bottlenecks and opportunities to improve efficiency and accuracy.
Process Development & ELC Integration- Develop scalable workflows and best practices that improve artwork accuracy, speed, visibility, and consistency.
Collaboration & Ownership- Manage multiple concurrent artwork projects and prioritize work according to business needs, timelines, and launch dates.
SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS NEEDED TO GET THE JOB DONE- 5-7+ years of relevant experience in production art, packaging production, prepress, or a closely related field.
- Significant experience producing consumer packaging across both New and Existing Product Development, ideally within beauty, cosmetics, personal care, CPG, or another regulated environment.
- Demonstrated experience managing multi-language and regional packaging artwork assets and localized rollouts.
- Advanced proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, particularly Illustrator, InDesign, and Photoshop.
- Strong knowledge of print-production and prepress processes, including color management, dielines, substrates, print specifications, finishes, and production-ready artwork preparation.
- Demonstrated experience working directly with printers, packaging suppliers, and/or manufacturing vendors.
WHAT YOU'LL BE GAINING BY JOINING OUR TEAMThere's a lot of good stuff that comes along with being a DECIEM team member. Here's a few of our favourite perks and benefits, in no particular order...
- Generous Vacation & Personal Days, plus additional time off for volunteering in your community, voting, peaceful protesting, celebrating your birthday, and more.
- 6 months of paid time off for new parents (inclusive of all genders).
- Work from anywhere 4 weeks per year.
- A hybrid work model (for applicable roles).
- Summer Friday's - get off at 1pm all summer long! (for applicable roles).
- A dog-friendly office (and lots of cute dogs to play with).
- Unlimited access to an Employee Assistance Program that includes mental health care, mindfulness programs, and more.
- Access to Development Grants & a LinkedIn Learning membership to help you keep growing and learning.
- A generous discount on DECIEM products for you, your family, and your friends.
