Creative Graphic and Packaging Designer- PlanetBox

Job Description

A Little About Us

Lifetime Brands is a leading global designer, developer, and marketer of a broad range of branded consumer products used in the home.

This position is located in Seattle, WA and responsible for the Planetbox Brand as well as our newest brand that is set to launch in 2025.

We believe that working together with intention and passion create the best outcomes. We imagine a world where meals are packed full of real food and where plastic wrapped snacks are a thing of the past.

We value inspiring transparency, community, and connection.

We created PlanetBox because we believe small acts can have a huge impact and that healthy habits start at home. Our lunch boxes were designed to make it easy to fill up on real food while using less disposable bags and containers.

That way, our children can learn to care for themselves and their planet from the start. We are excited widen this sentiment with the launch of our newest brand.

A Little About the Job

PlanetBox is a contagious brand with an engaged and passionate consumer base. We are looking for an experienced, detail-oriented Creative Designer to help take our marketing content to the next level and well as set the visual foundation for our newest brand.

This role will be an integral part of the marketing team and will own all creative aspects of the brand, while providing overall creative support for the team.

You will work closely with the brand manager, digital specialist, sales, and third-party vendors to establish a foundational framework for the brand's creative systems, including brand guidelines, templates, systems and processes for both print and digital.

Job responsibilities :

• Effectively interpret briefs and respond with fresh, creative ideas and visual solutions for marketing campaigns
• Work independently and deliver exceptional, data-driven creative across campaigns, promotional assets, and other digital content Translate marketing initiatives into effective, cross platform design strategies
• Ensure deliverables meet stakeholder expectations and adhere to established timelines and budgets
• Lead and direct quarterly photo and video shoots, overseeing all stages from initial brief to completion
• Develop artwork & dielines for new product packaging, with varying materials, shapes, and sizes
• Draw and strategically build upon existing brand guidelines and standards
• Document and implement new processes and methods where appropriate
• Maintain color quality and review print proofs for accuracy and consistency

Basic Qualifications :

• 5+ years experience as a graphic designer, visual designer or similar with experience in the direct-to-consumer product marketing environment
• A diverse portfolio demonstrating strong visual design skill and relevant experience
• A strong background in launching brand visuals is preferred
• Extremely brand-focused and passionate about driving the brand mission forward through creative, balanced with the business and consumer priorities
• Expert proficiency in the Adobe Creative Suite
• 3+ years developing marketing campaigns
• 3+ years managing and art directing photo and video shoot
• Experience developing packaging dielines and artwork
• Excellent communication (written, verbal, listening) problem solving, presentation and analytical skill
• Fluent in basic design principles (typography, composition, scale, color theory, etc.) and a deep understanding of how they work together
• Ability to effectively communicate and defend design decisions to leadership
• Experience maintaining high quality creative in a fast paced environment
• Knowledge of strategic marketing fundamentals and ability to deliver dynamic, solutions-driven content
• Proven ability to juggle multiple projects while meeting deadlines

Pay : $75,000 - $80,000

Work Location : Seattle, WA / Hybrid

About Lifetime Brands

Lifetime Brands is a leading global provider of kitchenware, tableware and other products used in the home. We offer brands you trust, value without compromise and an unwavering commitment to innovation.

Our products make it easier for you to prepare food, serve meals, entertain guests, and decorate your home.

We offer a comprehensive suite of benefits, which includes :

• All full-time employees (and family members) are eligible to participate in our Medical, Dental, and Vision plans
• Flexible Spending Accounts for Health and Dependent Care
• Short-Term Disability & Long-Term Disability
• Company Paid Basic Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
• Eligibility in the Company's 401K plan, after 90 days of employment
• Paid Time Off (vacation / sick) - accrual of 15 days per calendar year for non-warehouse positions; accrual of 10 days per calendar year for hourly based warehouse positions
• 10 Company Paid Holidays
• Employee Product Discounts
• Tuition Assistance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Volunteer Opportunities- 4 hours of paid optional volunteer time (annually)
• Seattle, WA based employees are provided with commute trip reduction incentives
• Benefits are offered to employees who work 30 hours or more

In addition to the above, we offer voluntary benefits.

Lifetime Brands, is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply, and will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

This job posting contains a pay range, which represents the range of salaries or hourly rates that Lifetime Brands believes, in good faith, at the time of this posting that it might be willing to pay for the posted job.

Lifetime Brands expects to hire for this position near the middle of the range. Only in truly rare and exceptional circumstances, where an external candidate has experience, credentials or expertise that far exceed those required or expected for the position, would Lifetime Brands consider paying a salary or rate near the higher end of the range.