Production Artist

Production Artist

Join the in-house Marketing Graphics and Packaging team at Keurig Dr Pepper (KDP), supporting over 125 iconic beverage brands including Dr Pepper, Snapple, Keurig, The Original Donut Shop Coffee, 7UP, Bai, A&W, Core Hydration, Canada Dry, Mott’s, and Schweppes. Our mission is to elevate these beloved brands through compelling, high-quality creative communications and packaging experiences.

Key Responsibilities

• Print Production Execution: Prepare and deliver accurate, print-ready mechanical files across a variety of substrates and formats.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with Associate Production Designers (APD), Print Producers, and Creative Leads to meet project specifications and printing requirements.
• Artwork Development: Create and refine raster and vector artwork, retouch images, and recreate existing designs as needed.
• File Management: Build mechanicals using provided data and direction, adhering to established naming conventions, folder structures, and server protocols.
• Quality Assurance: Submit artwork for Production Manager review to ensure accuracy, printability, and compliance with FDA and legal standards.
• Consistency & Compliance: Maintain visual consistency across SKUs and printed materials; revise artwork based on feedback and regulatory requirements.
• Project Finalization: Perform flight checks, collect files for output, and archive final artwork according to team guidelines.
• Project Evaluation: Interpret job briefs from Packaging Managers and assess the most efficient execution strategies.

• Benefits, subject to election and eligibility: Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Paid Time Off (including paid parental leave, vacation, and sick time), 401k with company match, Tuition Reimbursement, and Mileage Reimbursement
• Annual bonus based on performance and eligibility

• Minimum 3 years of experience in print production, graphic arts, or a related field.
• Strong technical knowledge of print processes, materials, and production standards.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, especially Illustrator, Photoshop, and InDesign; familiarity with other Adobe tools is a plus.
• Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design or equivalent experience.
• Detail-oriented, organized, and capable of managing multiple projects independently.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and strong written and verbal communication abilities.

Keurig Dr Pepper (NASDAQ: KDP) is a leading beverage company in North America, with a portfolio of more than 125 owned, licensed and partners brands and powerful distribution capabilities to provide a beverage for every need, anytime, anywhere. We operate with a differentiated business model and world-class brand portfolio, powered by a talented and engaged team that is anchored in our values. We work with big, exciting beverage brands and the #1 single-serve coffee brewing system in North America at KDP, and we have fun doing it!
Together, we have built a leading beverage company in North America offering hot and cold beverages together at scale. Whatever your area of expertise, at KDP you can be a part of a team that’s proud of its brands, partnerships, innovation, and growth. Will you join us?
We strive to be anemployer of choice, providing a culture and opportunities that empower our team of ~29,000 employees to grow and develop. We offer robust benefits to support your health and wellness as well as your personal and financial well-being. We also provide employee programs designed to enhance your professional growth and development, while ensuring you feel valued, inspired and appreciated at work.
Keurig Dr Pepper is an equal opportunity employer and recruits qualified applicants and advances in employment its employees without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability or association with a person with a disability, medical condition, genetic information, ethnic or national origin, marital status, veteran status, or any other status protected by law.