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
30+ days ago