Olberding Brand Family

Title: Associate 3D Prep Artist Location: Cincinnati, OH Job Description: Job Id: 752 # of Openings: 1 Founded in 1919 as Phototype and recently rebranded as the Olberding Brand Family, we are a family company focused on delivering the highest quality and client service in the graphics design, management and printing industry. We Design, Optimize and Protect Brands. Our clients are primarily consumer products companies and printers, and we help them by delivering a broad range of services from brand strategy and packaging design to adaptive design across various print and digital platforms, all the way to color management and the production of printing plates. With our world headquarters located in Cincinnati, we have over 450 employees throughout the United States and offices in Europe and Asia. The Associate 3D Prep Artist supports the preparation, organization, and maintenance of production-ready assets used in 3D visualization workflows across client brands, products, and packaging programs. This entry-level role is designed for someone developing technical proficiency while learning established workflows, tools, file standards, and team processes. Working with guidance from more experienced team members, the Associate 3D Prep Artist helps prepare artwork, dielines, textures, reference materials, and supporting files so the 3D Production Team can work efficiently and accurately. Duties and Responsibilities Include: - Support the preparation and organization of client artwork, dielines, textures, reference materials, and production assets for use by the 3D Production Team - Learn and follow established workflows, naming conventions, folder structures, file organization standards, and asset handoff processes - Assist with reviewing incoming files for completeness, accuracy, usability, and alignment to project requirements under guidance from senior team members - Help maintain the 3DHub asset library by organizing files, updating asset information, and supporting accurate categorization for future use - Support basic adaptation and optimization of packaging assets for Cinema 4D and related 3D production tools while building technical confidence - Contribute across multiple clients and projects by completing assigned prep tasks, supporting team needs, and helping keep projects moving - Participate in workflow discussions to build understanding of the 3D production process Qualifications Include: - 0–2 years of experience in production art, packaging graphics, digital asset management, digital content workflows, 3D art, or related creative production roles - Technical proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, especially Illustrator and Photoshop - Foundational understanding of graphic design, production art, packaging graphics, digital assets, or related creative production workflows - Interest in learning 3D production workflows, product visualization, packaging structures, and asset preparation for 3D environments - Coursework, internship, freelance, or entry-level experience preparing, organizing, or maintaining creative, print, packaging, digital, or 3D assets preferred - Exposure to packaging, product visualization, CPG brand content, Cinema 4D, or similar 3D production environments, preferred - Associate or bachelor’s degree in graphic design, Digital Design, Digital Marketing, Production Art, Information Management, 3D Art, Animation, or a related field; equivalent coursework, internship experience, portfolio work, or professional experience may be considered Why Choose Olberding Brand Family? When you join Olberding Brand Family, you’re not just taking a job; you’re becoming part of a legacy of excellence and innovation. We offer a supportive and dynamic work environment where your expertise in pre-media will be highly valued. We believe in supporting our employees' well-being and offer a competitive benefits package that includes: - Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance to keep you and your family healthy - A 401k retirement plan with company contributions to help you plan for your future - Flexible/hybrid work schedules that promote work-life balance - Generous paid time off (PTO), personal time, and volunteer time off, in addition to 8 observed holidays - Parental leave to support growing families - Career development opportunities The Olberding Brand Family is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes individuals of diverse talents and backgrounds. Ready to make your mark in the world of premedia excellence? For the fastest consideration, please apply online to the Careers section of our website at www.olberdingbrands.com. Only applications received through this process will be considered. No phone calls, please.

Operations Manager Location: Tampa, FL Hybrid Job Id: 753 Job Description: Founded in 1919 as Phototype and recently rebranded as the Olberding Brand Family, we are a family company focused on delivering the highest quality and client service in the graphics design, management and printing industry. We Design, Optimize and Protect Brands. Our clients are primarily consumer products companies and printers and we help them by delivering a broad range of services from brand strategy and packaging design, to adaptive design across various print and digital platforms, all the way to color management and the production of printing plates. With our world headquarters located in Cincinnati, we have over 450 employees throughout the United States and offices in Europe and Asia. The Operations Manager will oversee the daily business activities of an artwork operational team. This team has project management, adaptive design and production art personnel and responsibilities, as it pertains to the packaging pre-media industry. The Operations Manager will be responsible for managing its resources and ensuring that all procedures are carried out properly, including regular evaluations of operational efficiencies, project planning, assigning team activities, and making changes to maximize the staff’s productivity. The Operations Manager will assess the needs of their team, collaborates with functional directors, and find ways to contribute to the overall strategic goals of the company. Duties and Responsibilities Include: - Plan and monitor the day-to-day running of business to ensure smooth progress - Supervise staff and provide constructive feedback - Assist the team in gathering information, conducting pre-pro meetings and entering work into production schedules - Oversee customer support processes and organize them to enhance customer satisfaction - Evaluate overall performance by gathering, analyzing and interpreting data and metrics Qualifications Include: - Minimum of 2-5 years’ experience in operational management with detailed knowledge in Design Adaptation and Graphics Services/Pre-media - Proven management experience - Excellent organizational and leadership abilities - In depth knowledge of diverse business functions and principles (e.g. design, color management, production art, 3D/eComm, prepress, etc.) - Working knowledge of data analysis and performance/operation metrics - Proficient use of Apple operating system including knowledge of business software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, FileMaker Pro and Acrobat) Why Choose Olberding Brand Family? When you join Olberding Brand Family, you’re not just taking a job; you’re becoming part of a legacy of excellence and innovation. We offer a supportive and dynamic work environment where your expertise in pre-media will be highly valued. We believe in supporting our employees' well-being and offer a competitive benefits package that includes: - Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance to keep you and your family healthy - A 401k retirement plan with company contributions to help you plan for your future - Flexible/hybrid work schedules that promote work-life balance - Generous paid time off (PTO), personal time, and volunteer time off, in addition to 8 observed holidays - Parental leave to support growing families - Career development opportunities The Olberding Brand Family is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes individuals of diverse talents and backgrounds.

Role Description An Adaptive Artist is the bridge between design and production art, responsible for ensuring all work is built correctly from a technical standpoint while maintaining design integrity and consistency. To be successful in this position, you must possess an understanding of the design process and branding, and be able to maintain design intent while referencing a representative SKU in building out packaging shelf sets and multiple mediums/packaging forms. The Adaptive Artist is an active member of the cross-functional ops team, giving and receiving feedback and sharing ideas. Responsible for creating and adapting artwork to other structures or variants based off the instructions using Adobe Illustrator. Not just exclusive to adaptive projects, you will be responsible for converting and translating customer submitted artwork into a press compatible file. You will work within a production art environment and become flexible on creative design and production requests. SUBMISSIONS WITHOUT PORTFOLIO, LINKS OR ATTACHMENTS, WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED - Implements designs for packaging, collateral material, brochures, point of purchase materials, direct mail campaigns, digital solutions, etc. - Ensures brand guidelines and graphic standards are implemented correctly in all phases of artwork - Works from initial concept to final production stages - Maintains brand standards for client campaigns/package lines - Effectively integrates regulatory specifications, printing specifications, file construction standards, and brand equities into projects - Developed technical skills and design focused thinking to support business objectives as outlined in the project brief and demonstrated through deliverables - Focused effort to learn and understand file and routing software used to review/compare art and track any changes and/or comments Qualifications - Advanced skills using Adobe Illustrator and Adobe Suite - Strong analytical, problem solving, critical thinking and innovative solution capabilities - Strong knowledge of consumer products packaging, creative design, production artwork and print services preferred - BS or BA in Graphics Design/Production, Printing or similar degree preferred - 5-7 years experience in Design or Production Art within an agency environment - Consumer product company knowledge or experience required Benefits - Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance to keep you and your family healthy - A 401k retirement plan with company contributions to help you plan for your future - Flexible/hybrid work schedules that promote work-life balance - Generous paid time off (PTO), personal time, and volunteer time off, in addition to 8 observed holidays - Parental leave to support growing families - Career development opportunities