Packaging Designer - 24 Seven Talent : Job Details

Client Overview: Our client, a retail and apparel company, is seeking a Packaging Designer to join their team.

Role Overview: The Packaging Designer is responsible for the design, creation and development of cost effective and secure packaging for designated brands within the Apparel division to support strategic business initiatives. This position will conceptualize design, execute prototypes, and bring attention-grabbing packaging proposals to life.

Packaging Designer Responsibilities:

• Create concept designs for a range of brands and apparel products for internal and external customer review.
• Drive concept artwork from initial design to detailed tech-packs for factory development and production.
• Manage development with multiple factories and compare cost, lead times, and sample execution to establish standards.
• Create and maintain seasonal packaging and trim guides to distribute internally and with the factories.
• 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.
• Perform any other duties as assigned in support of the company needs and operations.

Packaging Designer Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Design or related area and some work experience in the design industry.
• Experience in Graphic Design.
• Experience in Apparel Packaging Design, Packaging Design, and/or Trim development is a plus
• 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.