We are one of the fastest growing brands in the consumer good industry and we are seeking an additional Senior Packaging Designer to join our team. This role will design high-quality, market-leading packaging and will be able to run the packaging design process from concept through production.
This is a hybrid role with two to three days onsite at our El Segundo location. Applications that do not have a portfolio submitted will not be considered.
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES
• Hands-on product packaging concept and design and development of products and collections of products in a wide range of products and collectibles categories from concept to production
• Lead the design and execution of “trend-right” graphics against brand objectives and strategic plan/timeline.
• Art directs final photography and leads the visual look for licensed and original brands
• Create and manage planograms for retailer presentations
• Demonstrate line cohesion via complimentary packaging scales and unified brand design approach
• Manage and lead all packaging timelines with key partners
• Project manage product packaging design and development from concept to production, prioritizing multiple products and projects at any given time while efficiently delivering milestones, on-time
• Present products and product lines to executives and other stakeholders internally across the organization; take direction and feedback from stakeholders and execute against directives
• Communicate extensively throughout the packaging design process with internal and external resources, including designers, product development and engineering personnel, and vendor/factory partners
• Develop cost effective packaging designs in partnership with structural engineer (s).
• Conceptualizes and executes presentation materials
• Identify core market comps for brands and lines and conduct basic market research
• Stay abreast current trends and ensure designs are innovative and competitive
• Mentor junior level design staff
SKILLSET
• Strong organizational and project management skills
• Able to clearly communicate verbally, written and visually visions, ideas and designs.
• Excellent ideation and conceptual skills
• High-energy motivated to take ownership and deliver good work for its own sake
• Fluent in Illustrator, Photoshop, Microsoft Excel, Word and PPT
• Lead the design for trade shows, retail shows, PR, etc. as requested
• Understands all elements of design: illustration, page layout, color and typography
• Able to design for print and package 3D production and lead in the creative process
• Able to work effectively with limited direction and zero micromanagement
POSITION REQUIREMENTS
• 7+ years of consumer product design experience
• Project management training
• BFA or equivalent degree in related field, Industrial or Product Design
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