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Packaging Artwork & DTP Specialist

Picnic

In a nutshell

Each package needs to feel unmistakably Picnic and be technically ready for print. As our hands-on DTP and packaging artwork specialist, you’ll take ownership of artwork updates and range extensions, rolling out designs across product ranges and preparing accurate, print-ready files.

About Picnic

  • Ready to help shape the look of 3,000+ Picnic products?
  • Our private label range is constantly growing and evolving, with more than 3,000 products to improve and new ones to launch.

Responsibilities

  • Working closely with designers, category managers, copywriters and external creatives, you’ll help each package move smoothly from design update to final artwork, reviewing colour proofs and keeping quality high along the way.

Tricks of the trade

  • Drive updates on existing private label packaging (e.g., cutter adjustments, copy updates, design tweaks, and range extensions) efficiently to keep lead times low.
  • Produce accurate digital and physical mock-ups to help cross-functional teams evaluate design directions effectively.
  • Structure design feedback from category managers and creative leads, preparing and executing precise iterations.
  • Oversee final production files, ensuring structured archiving and seamless handed-off print assets.
  • Assess artwork and color proofs to ensure consistency and centralize brand guideline updates across all ranges.
  • Collaborate closely with experienced designers, photographers, and international business stakeholders.
  • Your superpowers

Requirements

  • A minimum of 2–3 years of professional experience in Packaging Design, Visual Design, Graphic Design, or Desktop Publishing (DTP).
  • Deep understanding of print processes, prepress preparation, packaging standards, and color proofs.
  • Advanced proficiency in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop.
  • Strong portfolio demonstrating high precision, technical accuracy, and an eye for packaging aesthetics.
  • Self-starter with strong organizational skills and a proactive, "roll up your sleeves" mindset. You thrive in an environment with many moving parts and strict deadlines.

Benefits

  • You are fluent in English; written and spoken.

Picnic perks

  • 🥗Fresh Lunch, coffee, and snacks
  • Our offices are equipped with fully-fledged coffee bars and a kitchen and chefs. They prepare delicious fresh and warm lunches every day so you can keep your energy up.
  • 🚴🏼‍♂️Health insurance discount & bike plan
  • We have a partnership with CZ (a health insurance provider). Picnic employees get a discount on CZ insurance packages between 5% and 15%. Furthermore, through our partnership with Lease a Bike, you can rent-to-own a new (e)bike at a discounted rate
  • 🏠 Relocation
  • If you’re moving from another country to join Picnic we make it as smooth as possible for you. We’ll cover your flight costs for you and your partner and kids, your first month's rent and moving costs (up to €2000), and help you with the 30% tax ruling setup and application.
  • You’ll get ample opportunity to work on yourself at Picnic. Interested in improving your mental wellbeing? Through OpenUp you get free access to trained psychologists and many courses.
  • At Picnic you get 25 holidays, we cover your travel expenses and offer a pension plan. And your phone and laptop are on us, as well.