Production Art Lead

For 95 years, Boelter has been helping our customers create unforgettable experiences. Our focus is to provide unparalleled service and high-quality products. Boelter takes your best and makes it even better.

Boelter participates in every aspect of the restaurant supply, hospitality, and beverage industries. From designing commercial kitchens to delivering barware supplies, from installing food service equipment to staging the perfect tabletop - with our full spectrum of services and products - we bring inspiration to the table.

PRODUCTION ART LEAD
Location: Pewaukee, Wisconsin

POSITION SUMMARY

The Production Art Lead is responsible for overseeing and contributing to Boelter’s production art and proofing operations for decorated products, ensuring that all artwork, proofs, and production files are accurate, clearly communicated, and aligned with the requirements of external decorating partners.

This role serves as the internal expert on artwork preparation, proofing standards, and decoration feasibility, while maintaining consistent quality standards across Boelter’s decorating partner network.

The Production Art Lead owns the production art function, including managing team members, improving workflows, and partnering cross-functionally with internal teams and external vendors to support successful execution of custom branded products.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITES

Production Art Leadership

• Manage and mentor Production Art team members, providing guidance on proof creation and artwork preparation
• Coordinate day-to-day proofing workflow to ensure timely delivery of accurate proofs

Proofing and Artwork Preparation

• Prepare and modify artwork for production, ensuring files meet vendor specifications and production requirements
• Create and review production proofs for custom-branded products, including guidance and oversight of production artists
• Review artwork for feasibility and identify potential risks or issues prior to production and act as an internal resource for resolving artwork-related challenges

Decorating Partner Coordination

• Facilitate art-related communication between Boelter teams and vendors to ensure alignment on artwork files, proofs, and production requirements
• Support collaboration between internal teams and decorating vendors to maintain consistent proofing expectations and production standards
• Maintain documentation and standards related to artwork preparation and proofing workflows, including templates

Cross Functional Collaboration

• Partner with Creative Design to ensure smooth transition from creative concepts to production-ready artwork
• Support Sales and Customer Service teams with artwork feasibility and proofing guidance
• Collaborate with external decorating partners to ensure alignment on artwork expectations and production requirements

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

• Strong understanding of artwork preparation for decorated promotional products
• Bachelor’s or Associate’s degree in Graphic Design, Production Art, or related field
• Minimum 5 years of experience in proofing, prepress, or artwork preparation
• Advanced proficiency in Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and other production design tools; experience working with prepress and proofing systems such as Prinergy and Insite strongly preferred
• Familiarity with the alcoholic or alternative beverage industry is a plus

PHYSICAL DEMANDS and WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Some travel may be required (vendor visits, internal meetings, or trade shows)
• Hybrid work schedule aligned with company policies
• Sedentary work that primarily involves sitting/standing

At Boelter, we care about our associates. We are pleased to offer a comprehensive suite of benefits that are designed to promote and support total well-being for you and your family.
Associates working a minimum of 30 hours per week are eligible to enroll in our benefit programs. Coverage begins the first of the month following hire date for those that enroll in:

• Medical & Prescription Drug
• Dental
• Vision
• Flexible Spending
• Health Savings Accounts
• Long-Term Disability
• Basic Life/AD&D
• Supplemental Life/AD&D

Short-Term Disability coverage is provided via salary continuation at a rate of 60% of your base salary. You are eligible for this coverage after one year of employment.
401(k) contributions can start as soon as the first payroll of employment and include a company match.

You can also take advantage of Associate Perks immediately such as Paid Time Off and associate discounts at our stores.

We are proud to offer On Demand pay to their associates. Work today and get paid tomorrow!
Boelter is committed to offering a robust benefits package and exciting work culture that makes it a great place to work! Wont you come join us?