Mechanical Production Artist - 2D (Hybrid- 4/days a week)

Location: New York, New YorkJob Type: ContractCompensation Range: $40 - 45 per hourA major cosmetics retailer is seeking a Mid-to-Senior level Freelance Mechanical Product Artist to join the team at One Soho Square for 35 hrs/week. This is not a design role; they are looking for a technical powerhouse who thrives in a pure production environment and possesses deep expertise in beauty packaging.You will be responsible for translating design visions into flawless, manufacture-ready mechanical art. You must be highly detail-oriented, capable of maintaining consistent type styles and layout details across multiple formats and complex carton sizes in a high-intensity, fast-paced environment.Responsibilities:Download prep files and set up 2D mechanical art in Illustrator, ensuring absolute consistency in type sizes, style, alignment, logo placement, and image cropping.Properly place emboss patterns, foil stamping, and silk-screening details according to complex printing best practices.Upload PDFs for proofing into Teamcenter and manage the flow of revisions from Regulatory, Marketing, and Editorial teams.Work with layouts to ensure ingredient listings, weight claims, and OTC Drug Fact panels meet cosmetics industry labeling requirements for the US and Canada.Release final art through Teamcenter, providing all necessary working files and links required for manufacturing once approvals are secured.Partner with other team members on layouts and adapt quickly to last-minute changes or tight deadlines. Qualifications:Mid-to-Senior level (No junior candidates will be considered for this opening).Must have prior experience in the Beauty/Cosmetics industry with a specific focus on packaging mechanicals.Expert-level knowledge of Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and InDesign.Excellent understanding of print production, type treatment, and creating artwork mechanicals in 4-point type.Understanding of best practices for complex printing techniques (emboss plates, foil stamping, etc.).JOBID: 032026-126879Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.At Cella, a randstad digital company, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact HRsupport@randstadusa.com.Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Cella by randstad digital offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).This posting is open for thirty (30) days.