Production Artist

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Production Artist, Design Team

Harry’s Inc. started in 2013 with simple, fairly priced products that delivered an amazing experience to guys every day. Since then, Harry’s expanded to the UK, developed relationships with retailers such as Target and Walmart, expanded our grooming brand into a personal care powerhouse, and launched a women’s brand called Flamingo.

The key to our success? Our amazing people. From chemists, mechanical engineers, CX associates, to creative directors, sourcing managers, and logistics specialists, Harry’s team is composed of some of the most brilliant, diverse, and humble people you’ll ever meet. 

Our brands answer unmet consumer needs, but our company is a place of inclusion and innovation that attracts some of the brightest minds across industries, geographies, and backgrounds. Whether we have a team of 3 or 300, our core values and our startup mentality remain; we value continuous improvement and learning, teamwork and collaboration, creative problem solving, and open and direct dialogue and feedback. Come for the coffee and free products, stay for the amazing, passionate culture. 

About the Team

The Design Team at Harry’s is responsible for designing and launching products, packaging, and retail displays for Harry’s, Flamingo and Headquarters in the men’s and women’s grooming categories in Retail and DTC channels. As our brands continue to grow, the team will be the primary driver of design innovation to support a challenging and fast-paced product road map driven by category, retail and geographical expansion.

The Print Production Team is responsible for elevating the physical expression of all Harry's, Flamingo, and Headquarters packaging and retail displays while continually improving our workflow. We maintain clean and polished work while innovating on using materials and methods to push our brands to stand out within the world of consumer packaging. We keep the customer at the core of all creative objectives, working hand-in-hand with Design, Product Development and Supply Chain to create phenomenal packaging and displays.   

About the Role:

Production Artists at Harry's are responsible for converting design files into print-ready files. While honouring the designer’s intent in all ways possible, you will refine designs into mechanical artwork files sufficient for printing with print suppliers and public retail distribution. You will also be responsible for routing all artwork internally to cross-functional stakeholders and iterating on all artwork, per cross-functional markup and art direction. 

Having extensive knowledge of commercial packaging and retail displays, Production Artists will consult with designers throughout the process to ensure all artwork is suited to the manufacturing technique. Production Artists will follow their projects from concept through mass production: reviewing supplier proofs, color chips, prototypes and attending on-site press approvals to ensure the highest quality results.

Responsibilities:

  • Consult with Designers throughout the development process, and honour their intent when converting their designs into print-ready artwork files
  • Work closely with the Store Design team and ID team to write and iterate on print specifications for retail displays and packaging to share with print suppliers and cross-functional partners.
  • Ensure that all artwork and copy meet all necessary regulatory requirements when needed.
  • Check all artwork to ensure accuracy of copy, color, and content.
  • When faced with obstacles, work independently and effectively attain clarification to push projects forward.
  • Route all artwork internally and implement markup changes without error. 
  • Understand and select the manufacturing processes that best suit specific designs and objectives.
  • Evaluate color and finishes in-house during material sampling and on location with our manufacturing partners. 
  • Understand how materials can affect color and deliver detailed feedback to suppliers to achieve desired results.
  • Check printer-supplied proofs to ensure accuracy when compared to released artwork.
  • Work independently and efficiently, with superb attention to detail, while under pressure, within aggressive deadlines.
  • Be proactive in recognizing process improvements for the team and give recommendations during production team meetings.
  • Be willing to help out other production team members when needed.

This should describe you:

  • 5+ years as a Production Artist within a product company, design studio, creative agency, or print publication. or from the manufacturing side. (from a product manufacturer, printing company, packaging supplier, etc.)
  • Experience conducting press approvals on-site at printing and packaging suppliers. Able to build phenomenal rapport with print sales executives and press operators alike.
  • Expert knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite
  • Intimate knowledge of formal typographic and graphic design convention; ability to supply artwork in various file formats according to the manufacturing process
  • Expert ability to create original manufacturing dielines, iterate and impose artwork onto dielines supplied by suppliers
  • Experience with writing error-free print specifications to release to suppliers
  • Professional understanding of litho and digital printing processes as well as the concept of plate separation
  • Fluent in 4-color process, Pantone matching systems, studio color management, color profiles and proofing
  • Strong hands-on studio skills for prototyping packaging designs, as well as light-duty installation skills for retail merchandising
  • BFA/BA in Graphic Design or Media preferred. BA required.

Here's who you'll work with:

  • You’ll be reporting to the Director, Print Production, sitting on the Design Team
  • You’ll work with these teams cross-functionally: R&D, Supply Chain, Retail, and Marketing.


Harry’s Inc. started in 2013 with simple, fairly priced products that delivered an amazing experience to guys every day. Since then, Harry’s expanded to the UK, developed relationships with retailers such as Target and Walmart, expanded our grooming brand into a personal care powerhouse, and launched a women’s brand called Flamingo.

The key to our success? Our amazing people. From chemists, mechanical engineers, CX associates, to creative directors, sourcing managers, and logistics specialists, Harry’s team is comprised of some of the most brilliant, diverse, and humble people you’ll ever meet.

Our brands answer unmet consumer needs, but our company is a place of inclusion and innovation that attracts some of the brightest minds across industries, geographies, and backgrounds. Whether we have a team of 3 or 300, our core values and our startup mentality remain; we value continuous improvement and learning, teamwork and collaboration, creative problem solving, and open and direct dialogue and feedback. Come for the coffee and free products, stay for the amazing, passionate culture.


Harry’s is committed to bringing together individuals from different backgrounds and perspectives. We strive to create an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive, feel a sense of belonging, and do great work together.

Harry’s is an Equal Opportunity Employer, providing equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals. We recruit, hire and promote into all job levels the most qualified applicants without regard to race, color, creed, national origin, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions), parental status, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, veteran status, gender identity or expression, transgender status, sexual orientation, marital, family or partnership status, political affiliation or activities, military service, domestic violence victim status, arrest/conviction record, sexual or reproductive health decisions, caregiver status, credit history immigration status, unemployment status, traits historically associated with race, including but not limited to hair texture and protective hairstyles or any other status protected under applicable federal, state and local laws. Harry’s commitment to providing equal employment opportunities extends to all aspects of employment, including job assignment, compensation, discipline and access to benefits and training.

We respect the laws enforced by the EEOC and are dedicated to going above and beyond in fostering diversity across our company.

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Location

Usually you will find us in SoHo (NYC) or Covent Gardens (London)! Both office locations are easy to get to and have lots of fun restaurants, bars, and shopping nearby.

An Insider's view of Harry's Inc.

What are some social events your company does?

I thrive at Harry’s because we have programs that support all of me as a black gay man. From leading our LGBTQIA+ ERG to cultural events like our annual Juneteenth celebration, I feel heard and seen in intentional ways.

Darren

CX Manager, Flamingo

What kinds of technical challenges do you and your team face?

As Harry's expands beyond razors, we are focused on building a platform that can support multiple brands, which is transforming our technical infrastructure. We're also collaborating with our data analytics team to better understand our customers, both present and future, and serve personalized and curated experiences to them.

Natalie

Software Engineer

What makes someone successful on your team?

Passion, creativity, and thoughtfulness—with a splash of silliness. You have to be willing to move quickly, test-learn, and be different (even if we fail sometimes)

Nicole

Head of Creative and Communications

How do you make yourself accessible to the rest of the team?

Each week my co-founder & I speak at our all-hands meeting, allowing us to openly share what’s on our minds. We host Q&As, Fireside Chats, Lunch N’ Learns, & I co-sponsor our Women’s Employee Resource Group, where I work with folks at all levels within the company.

Andy

Co-Founder & Co-CEO

How do your team's ideas influence the company's direction?

The People Team works to build and sustain a values-driven work culture that is centered around our employees by being progressive, fair and inclusive, and steeped in learning and development. We design and run thoughtful, people-first benefits and processes. We invest in our people's growth.

Nate

Executive Assistant to CPO and Head of DE&I

What are Harry's Inc. Perks + Benefits

Harry's Inc. Benefits Overview

We’re committed to providing our team with benefits that enhance their mental, physical, and overall well-being. Everyone has different needs, but we are happy to have benefits such as medical, dental, vision, FSA, as well as a 401K, access to Eden Health, and a quarterly wellness reimbursement. That's not to mention our bountiful snacks and catered lunch and breakfast once a week, in addition to free products from all of our brands!

Culture
Volunteer in local community
We participate in local events such as charitable races and local school events!
Partners with nonprofits
Every year, we set aside 1% of our sales to donate to charitable organizations that share our ambition to bring quality mental health care to men everywhere.
Open door policy
OKR operational model
Team based strategic planning
Pair programming
Open office floor plan
Employee resource groups
Employee-led culture committees
Quarterly engagement surveys
Hybrid work model
In-person all-hands meetings
Flexible work schedule
Remote work program
Diversity
Dedicated diversity and inclusion staff
Highly diverse management team
Our management team is a representation of our staff! We have a VP and C-Suite that is comprised of 50% women, and have hired from underrepresented communities throughout the leadership group.
Mandated unconscious bias training
We partner with Paradigm to deliver yearly unconscious bias training, and supplement with the People team's own efforts.
Diversity manifesto
Diversity employee resource groups
The Advocates, African Ancestry Collective, All Equals Women's Group, DNA (People of Color at Harry's), Fuerza Latina, and Pride at Harry's
Hiring practices that promote diversity
Health Insurance & Wellness Benefits
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Our FSAs are designed to stretch your dollars farther. These accounts trim off as much as 30% from your health care or dependent care costs because the money you put into an FSA comes out pre-tax.
Disability insurance
Harry's automatically provides a certain level of coverage for you, plus you have the option to purchase additional insurance for yourself and your dependents.
Dental insurance
We have two plans, one Standard and one Enhanced, with both plans covering preventative care at no cost.
Vision insurance
Our vision plan has Warby Parker as an in network provider!
Health insurance
We have three health plans based on your needs with varying deductibles, and no-to-moderate premium costs.
Life insurance
Wellness programs
We offer a variety of benefits - access to Eden Health, a Wellness Reimbursement Program, and a new fitness reimbursement program through our new medical provider.
Team workouts
Mental health benefits
Online and In-Person Mental Health resources, as well as Company wide mental health days!
Transgender health care benefits
Wellness days
Abortion travel benefits
Financial & Retirement
401(K)
401(K) matching
Harry's provides our 401K through Betterment. We match 2% of contributions up to 4% of an employee's annual salary.
Company equity
Every employee is offered a standard welcome grant of equity based on their level, with vesting over a 4 year period. Additionally, we have annual continuation grant bonus programs!
Pay transparency
Child Care & Parental Leave Benefits
Generous parental leave
We offer 16 weeks of paid leave for all new parents, which applies to birth, adoption, and all paths to parenthood.
Family medical leave
Return-to-work program post parental leave
Fertility benefits
Vacation & Time Off Benefits
Unlimited vacation policy
Generous PTO
"My Time" - a flexible time-off policy that includes vacation, sick, and personal time. Additionally, we offer 16 weeks of paid parental leave, plus four weeks of customized re-boarding
Paid volunteer time
You have the opportunity to volunteer up to five full days per year. We also set aside 1% of sales to go back to charitable organizations and causes.
Sabbatical
A four-week, fully paid sabbatical after five years at Harry's. Unplug, unwind, and come back refreshed and ready to tackle the next big challenge.
Paid holidays
10 company-paid holidays per year.
Paid sick days
Flexible time off
Bereavement leave benefits
Company-wide vacation
Office Perks
Commuter benefits
We offer pre-tax commuter benefits through WageWorks.
Company-sponsored outings
Harry's has an annual company-wide offsite, holiday party, and other celebrations based on our big milestones!
Free snacks and drinks
Other snacks and drinks are provided, not to mention cold brew on tap.
Some meals provided
We provide catered breakfast every Wednesday before our company-wide Team Meeting, and catered lunch every Thursday.
Company-sponsored happy hours
Join the #happyhours slack channel to plan the next casual outing!
Pet friendly
Harry's pet policy is dog-friendly daily.
Relocation assistance
Fitness stipend
We give $150 a quarter towards health and wellness.
Home-office stipend for remote employees
Mother's room
Professional Development Benefits
Job training & conferences
Lunch and learns
Our CEO's Jeff and Andy host quarterly AMAs during lunch! In addition, other teams will share out what they're working on as various share-outs, beer & learns, and lunch & learns.
Promote from within
Mentorship program
Continuing education stipend
We have an incredible L&D program that allows you to use a yearly stipend for continuing education or other L&D-related expenses.
Continuing education available during work hours
We recently instituted "Grow Forth Friday" - a 2-hour block with internal and external learning opportunities offered.
Customized development tracks

Additional Perks + Benefits

The best thing about Harry's is we're constantly improving based on employee feedback. Our employee engagement survey, plus consistent feedback loops with our employees means that every year we are getting better and better. In 2019 we implemented a 401k match, more transparent People processes, an L&D stipend, and much more!

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