Packaging Production Artist, OXO & HF

Our Home & Outdoor division is united by thoughtful design and lasting quality. From kitchens to campsites, we provide consumers with premium, innovative products for life -- in and out of the home. This business unit includes our OXO , Osprey, and Hydro Flask brands, and this role may support one or more of these brands. Look around your home, and you'll find us everywhere, in your kitchen, living room, bedroom, and bathroom. We are already making your everyday lives better. We are powered by knowledgeable, enthusiastic, and forward-thinking people committed to developing a culture of inclusion. Whether you are just starting your career or in need of a challenge, we recognize, develop, and empower talent! Position: Packaging Production Artist, OXO & HF Department: Marketing - Home & Outdoor Work Location: New York, NY, Hybrid (work 3 days onsite) Hybrid Schedule: At Helen of Troy, we embrace a flexible hybrid work model designed to support collaboration and productivity. For roles eligible for hybrid work, our standard schedule includes in-office collaboration from Tuesday through Thursday, with the option to work remotely on Mondays and Fridays. Any updates to this model will be communicated in advance. Please note that hybrid eligibility and schedules may vary based on business needs and manager expectations. What you will be doing: We are seeking a highly skilled Packaging Production Artist to support two global consumer brands, OXO and Hydro Flask. This role is responsible for implementing compliance, regulatory, and legal updates across packaging templates and mechanicals, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and print readiness across all formats. Implement compliance, sustainability, regulatory, and legal changes across packaging templates and mechanicals. Intake compliance updates from Compliance and Legal teams and create accurate packaging artwork revisions. Own compliance updates across a large ecosystem of packaging files (~5,000 SKUs). Prepare clean, print-ready packaging files, with and without imagery. Follow established brand-specific production guidelines and layer structures. Troubleshoot spatial and graphic challenges to fit compliance requirements. Collaborate with packaging production and design teams to align on brand standards and updates. Liaise with overseas production teams to ensure accurate communication and version control. Track changes, version updates, and approvals following established workflows. Skills needed to be successful in this role: Motivated self-starters with calm, solutions-oriented approach Highly organized production specialists who enjoy accuracy-driven work Professionals comfortable managing high-volume updates Individuals who collaborate well across time zones and teams Experts who bring discipline, structure, and technical mastery to packaging systems Adaptability to industry evolution including software updates Strong communication skills, including virtual collaboration with other Helen of Troy facilities and overseas partners High attention to detail and strong organizational skills Minimum Qualifications: 5+ years of professional packaging production experience Expert proficiency in Adobe Illustrator; strong Photoshop and InDesign skills Deep understanding of print production, including color management, dielines , and substrates for various packaging constructions Understanding of (Pantone) color systems including, spot white ink, various varnishes, and spot UV Demonstrated experience with large projects containing many packaging SKUs and components. Ability to interpret compliance and legal requirements in artwork Authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis Preferred Qualifications: Pre-Press experience and understanding of printer specifications across multiple print vendors Experience using Project Management software In New York, the standard base pay range for this role is $ 70,000 - $ 90,000 annually. This base pay range is specific to New ork and may