Packaging Designer

Duties & Responsibilities

• Translate design direction from the Art Director into compelling design solutions.
• Produce creative concepts and maintain quality packaging designs for the company’s line of products.
• Manage all product deliverables on assigned programs.
• Execute production functions, such as cropping, scaling, illustration and retouching.
• Understand mechanical standards for effective cost savings for production.
• Follow licensor and in-store requirements and ensure all designs meet those requirements.
• Collaborate closely with Brand Managers, Art Directors and Editors.
• Communicate with the Packaging Engineer & Planning teams to ensure that the latest specs and die lines are available.
• Communicate with print vendors on file status.
• Attend team meetings and provide progress reports.

Skills & Abilities

• Expert skills in Adobe CC (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, Acrobat), as well as Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Excellent design, layout and typography skills.
• Knowledge of cuts, creases, perforations, folding, nature and behavior of the packaging material such as paper, corrugated sheet and other types.
• Ability to manage both small and large projects to completion.
• Excellent communication skills – written and oral.
• Ability to work under pressure to meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment with multiple priorities.
• Attention to detail and strong organizational skills - Accuracy is essential.
• Emphasis on teamwork and collaboration. Willing to pitch in however and whenever needed to accomplish goals of the department.
• Ability to work independently, using judgment on design techniques, processes and methods for performing work activities.

Education & Qualifications

• Bachelor of Fine Art Degree with an emphasis on Graphic Design or equivalent.
• 3 - 5 years related business experience in Packaging Design or Print Production.
• Packaging, Prepress or Graphic Production experience preferred.
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• PLEASE attach portfolio along with resume for review 

The salary range for  this position is $65,000- $75,000 which represents base pay only and does not include short-term or long-term incentive compensation. When determining base pay, as part of a final compensation package, we consider several factors such as location, experience, qualifications, and training.