Packaging Artworking by an Artworker
Print-ready packaging artwork built to brand and to spec. From single hero SKUs to global multi-market rollouts, we deliver files that come back from print exactly how you signed them off.
What is packaging artworking?
Packaging artworking is the technical craft of turning approved packaging design into production-ready files. That means working from supplied dielines, applying brand and legal copy correctly, separating colours, embedding barcodes and regulatory marks, and exporting print-ready PDFs that match each printer's specification. Done well, it is invisible — the work shows up only when something is wrong on shelf. We've spent 25+ years making sure it doesn't.
What's included
How we work
- 1
Brief & assets
You share the brief, dielines, brand guidelines and copy decks. We confirm scope, printer spec and timing in writing.
- 2
Artwork build
We build artwork to dieline, apply copy and assets, separate colour and embed barcodes — flagging anything that risks the print.
- 3
Internal QA
Every file goes through a structured pre-flight: bleeds, trims, overprint, separations, copy, barcode verification, regulatory marks.
- 4
Approvals & amends
PDFs back to you and your stakeholders for sign-off, with versioned amends managed cleanly.
- 5
Print-ready release
Final files released to the printer in their required format with a release note covering specs and any production notes.
What you get
- Print-ready PDFs to printer specification
- Editable working files (Illustrator / InDesign)
- Verified barcodes with check digit reports
- Versioned proofs and a clear amend trail
- Asset library structured for future SKUs
- Release notes for the printer
Selected work
Frequently asked questions
Do you work from supplied dielines or create them?
Both. Most clients supply dielines from their structural team or printer; where they don't exist, we build them from spec or sample.
Can you handle multi-market rollouts?
Yes. We routinely roll a hero SKU out across multiple languages and regulatory regimes, keeping a single source of truth for assets and copy.
What turnaround should I expect?
Single-SKU adaptations are typically 2–5 working days. Larger rollouts are scoped up front with a clear schedule.
Do you cover EAA accessible packaging requirements?
Yes. We prepare EAA-compliant packaging artwork and supporting documentation for brands selling into EU markets.
Ready to brief your next project?
Tell us what you need and we'll come back within 48 hours with a clear plan and timing.
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