Packaging Designer - United Legwear and Apparel Company : Job Details

Unity. Loyalty. Advancement. Charity. It's what drives United Legwear & Apparel Co. to be the best global designer, manufacturer, and distributor of legwear, bodywear, apparel, and accessories. Founded in 1998 by Isaac E. Ash to make the very best legwear on the market, ULAC is an industry leader offering a full range of products for babies, kids, teens, and adults. We strive to sell our products at affordable prices for families. Hard work and exponential growth year on year have transformed ULAC into a global apparel and accessories company. Our goal to deliver superior products that ensure superior customer satisfaction is made possible by our team of dedicated professionals who work together to make the company the best in business. Our manufacturing, distribution, and logistics division produces the highest quality products at the best possible prices without cutting corners. The integrity of goods is key, so compliance and quality assurance are top priorities, along with meeting every delivery date-whether shipping across the state or around the world. We strive to foster an inclusive company culture that stands united to accomplish our mission. We are loyal to our people, supporting their development and ability to achieve excellence. We believe that when people bring their personal best to work each day, it leads to success, advancement, and upward mobility for all. We believe every individual has two hands: one to help themself, and one to help others. We pride ourselves in our value of charity and the commitments we make to help people in need. ULAC supports organizations that help those compromised by sickness, poverty, natural disasters, socioeconomic inequality, and other dire circumstances. If you share our vision of delivering superior products in a culture of growth, excellence, and caring, then we want to hear from you! For more information about United Legwear & Apparel Co., please visit: Job Summary: The Designer (Packaging) is responsible for the design, creation and development of cost effective and safe packaging of designated brand right products that support strategic initiatives. This position will conceptualize design and execute a prototype for attention-grabbing packaging materials using design elements such as shape, color, graphics and typography to create packaging that is functional and appealing to customers. Essential Functions (Including but not limited to):

• Create concept designs for a range of brands and products for internal and external customer review.
• Drive concept artwork from initial design to creating packaging dielines and detailed tech-packs for factory development and production.
• Create submission boards for licensor/customer approvals.
• Detailed layout review, sample review for color, quality, and artwork approvals
• Sample organization and filing
• Mock-up packaging prototypes
• Support the team with program reports, brand/customer guidelines, development/production lists, and other delay tasks.
• Data entry and uploading final tech-packs into ERP system for production.
• Perform any other duties as assigned in support of the company needs and operations.

Qualifications/Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Design or related area and some work experience in the design industry.
• Experience in Graphic Design.
• High creativity and artistic abilities with keen attention to detail and ability to visualize in three dimensions.
• Highly proficient in MAC OS, Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop
• Proficient computer skills to include Adobe Suite programs and Microsoft Office (Excel and Word).
• Excellent written and verbal skills as required for effective interpersonal communication.
• Strong organizational skills that reflect ability to perform and prioritize multiple tasks and workload efficiently and seamlessly and follow-up.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with a team under critical time frames.
• Self driven and experience working in a fast-paced environment and ability to apply good work habits to effectively complete assigned tasks and contribute to the smooth operation of the company/department.

This is an onsite position working daily in our New York Office. This position is contract to permanent placement. The hourly rate range is $30.00 - $39.00 p/h.