Associate Production Artist
Job Description
About Lowe’s
Lowe’s Companies, Inc. (NYSE: LOW) is a FORTUNE® 50 home improvement company serving approximately 16 million customer transactions a week in the United States. With total fiscal year 2023 sales of more than $86 billion, Lowe’s operates over 1,700 home improvement stores and employs approximately 300,000 associates. Based in Bengaluru, Lowe’s India develops innovative technology products and solutions and delivers business capabilities to provide the best omnichannel experience for Lowe’s customers. Lowe’s India employs over 4,200 associates across technology, analytics, merchandising, supply chain, marketing, finance and accounting, product management and shared services. Lowe’s India actively supports the communities it serves through programs focused on skill-building, sustainability and safe homes. For more information, visit, www.lowes.co.in.
About The Team
The Private Brands Team is committed to delivering a cohesive and consistent brand experience through effective portfolio management and minimizing dependencies on third-party agencies.
The Packaging Operations Team is responsible for the execution of our Private Brand strategies. This includes managing packaging, print quality management, packaging innovation, and development. This team oversees the review of instruction manuals, works with Legal on trademarks and registration marks for logos, products, and collection names, and supports our sustainability goals.
Job Summary
As an Associate Production Artist, you will develop the product specific packaging artwork from approved master templates adhering to the printer specifications and brand guidelines.
The Associate Production Artist will get trained and will support the designers in building clean, press ready packaging files and be excited to be part of a professional, collaborative, fast‐paced environment.
Roles & Responsibilities
Core Responsibilities:
Creates and rebuilds multilingual production-ready artwork files across various pack sizes based on brand guidelines and approved master templates while maintaining consistency across the complete range.
Produces technically correct, print‐ready mechanical files
Determines size and arrangements of illustrative material and copy, selects style and size of type, and arranges layout based on available space, design and production requirements.
Prepares electronic proofs of finished artwork for internal and external approval
Works on and completes multiple orders and projects in the allotted time throughout the day
Interacts regularly with designers and other team members as needed for completion of assigned projects
Manages the execution of the work, ensuring that creative projects are completed on time
Other duties as assigned
Years Of Experience
1-3 years of experience
Education Qualification & Certifications (optional)
Required Minimum Qualifications
Graduation or Diploma in a relevant subject.
Skill Set Required
Primary Skills (must have)
Possesses a strong portfolio of well‐produced work
Ability to build strong, technically tight, problem‐free mechanicals ready for print
Must be highly proficient in industry standard design software (Adobe InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, etc.), MS Office and other applicable programs on Macintosh platform.
Extreme attention to detail – should demonstrate an individual’s quality performance of not less than 90% Right First Time (RFT)
Must understand die lines and mechanical specifics of a broad range of product packaging
Proficient knowledge of prepress and printing standards, including Litho and Flexo
Ability to produce independently in a team environment
Good communication skills, both written and verbal, along with the ability to listen for understanding to execute the work
Manages time effectively. Flexible during high-volume periods (some longer hours).
Secondary Skills (desired)
Solid understanding of standard weights & measures requirements
Lowe’s is an equal opportunity employer and administers all personnel practices without regard to race, color, religious creed, sex, gender, age, ancestry, national origin, mental or physical disability or medical condition, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, military or veteran status, genetic information, or any other category protected under federal, state, or local law.
Starting rate of pay may vary based on factors including, but not limited to, position offered, location, education, training, and/or experience. For information regarding our benefit programs and eligibility, please visit https://talent.lowes.com/us/en/benefits.
