Senior Artwork Production Specialist - Media & Graphics Design

About the role

Project LUCIDA is looking for a Senior Analyst & Specialist in its Media & Graphics Design team in San José, Costa Rica. You will turn creative concepts into high-quality, production-ready artwork for packaging, print, promotional and marketing materials, working with cross-functional teams and external suppliers to ensure accuracy, consistency and timely delivery.

Key responsibilities

• Prepare and deliver production-ready artwork for packaging, labels, promotional materials and marketing collateral.
• Convert creative designs into print-ready files, checking text, graphics, colors, dimensions, barcodes, dielines and legal content.
• Ensure compliance with brand guidelines, regulatory requirements, labeling standards and technical specifications.
• Perform prepress verification and prepare files for different printing processes, using color management, CMYK, Pantone, bleeds, trapping and packaging specs.
• Manage artwork revisions, version control, approval workflows and documentation.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external print suppliers to solve technical and production issues.
• Manage multiple projects and contribute to continuous improvement.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree or technical diploma in Graphic Design, Visual Communication, Prepress Technology or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• 5-8 years of experience in artwork production, graphic design, prepress, packaging artwork, print production or a related field.
• Strong knowledge of Adobe Creative Cloud (Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop, Acrobat Professional).
• Knowledge of color management, dielines, bleeds, trapping, packaging specifications and barcode verification.
• Ability to manage several projects and work with stakeholders; intermediate or advanced English.
• Bonus points: artwork management systems (Esko WebCenter, BLUE, Loftware), SAP, PLM or document management systems, direct mail and North American print formats, page imposition, preflight, color correction, regulated industries (Food, Pharma, Medical Devices, Cosmetics, Consumer Goods) and experience with external printers.

To apply, attach your CV and a link to a portfolio of relevant artwork, packaging, print or graphic design work.

What we offer

• Health and life insurance
• Accenture days and 3 extra vacation days
• On-site doctor
• Birthday leave
• Internet reimbursement