Packaging Graphic Designer - Contract Job at Epoca International in Boca Raton

Job Description

Job Description

Job Overview

Epoca International is a designer and distributor of consumer houseware products. Epoca is focused on building strong consumer brands and driving innovation within the marketplace. Our portfolio includes Paris Hilton housewares, Ecolution Cookware, Primula Beverage Products, Tasty home goods and Cooking Light kitchen products, as well as a variety of private label retailer offerings.

Packaging Designer responsible for creating innovative and visually appealing packaging designs for a wide range of kitchen products. These include well-known brands such as Ecolution, Primula, Cooking Light, Tasty, and other private labels.

This contract position will be for 30 hours a week, 4 days in-office with potential to convert to fulltime. Candidate should be comfortable commuting to the Boca Raton office. Local candidates only.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities :

• Develop innovative packaging design graphics for multiple structures
• Create and modify packaging die lines
• Strong experience in print graphics
• Should be comfortable using ai apps in design and production of art
• Highly organized, accountable, and capable of solving problems
• Must have experience creating and cutting mock-ups
• Communicate information on materials and packaging design to cross-functional teams
• Be proficient in the production process and iterative design
• Demonstrate understanding of packaging design revisions and its potential impact on material costs
• Actively research consumer and market trends and apply them to packaging design and materials
• Serve as subject matter expert in packaging materials and substrates to be used
• Provide updates on current projects to Graphics Manager and Project Manager
• Communicate project status and needs with the Asia team for production finalization
• Support other Designers throughout the design process
• Demonstrate strong time management
• Able to work on multiple projects simultaneously
• Able to switch priorities as needed due to business demands

Qualifications :

Bachelor's degree in graphic design, art, industrial design or related field preferred

Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign)

3 - 5 years of years of experience in Packaging design in the consumer packaging industry, ideally with consumer goods

Experience working with and updating styleguides

Strong graphic design skills

An eye for innovation and creativity

Experience working with Print-based graphic design

Working knowledge of printing processes (4 colors, spot colors, mechanical preparation, paper stock, and file formats)

Clear understanding of print expectations, including, bleeds, die lines, retouching, formats, resolution, etc.

Opportunity to work with a dynamic and creative team on well-known brands.

Please note : Only applications that include a portfolio or work samples showcasing your packaging design work will be considered

Physical Requirements

The employee typically works in an office environment and uses a computer, telephone, and other office equipment as needed to perform duties. The noise level in the work environment is typical of that of an office. The employee may encounter frequent interruptions throughout the workday. The employee is regularly required to sit, talk, or hear; frequently required to use repetitive hand motion, handle, or feel, and to stand, walk, reach, bend or lift up to 20 pounds.

The physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Epoca International, LLC provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Epoca International, LLC is a drug-free workplace, and we use E-Verify to confirm the identity and employment eligibility of all new hires.