Packaging and Production Designer $75k - $85k
Pets + People is a trusted and respected manufacturer of pet and household consumer goods for leading brands such as Burt’s Bees, Arm & Hammer, Clorox and Glad, along with top entertainment properties Disney, Star Wars, Harry Potter and many more. We are looking for a talented, high energy, dynamic consumer packaged goods designer working on packaging (conceptual and line extensions), retail displays, trade shows and more. The role is very production heavy with existing line adaptations. The designer will report to the Packaging Design Manager.
Responsibilities
- Work on packaging concepts for new products and extensions for existing brands
- Work with product managers to make sure tasks have correct information
- Make sure all artwork is delivered on time and done correctly
- Make sure all designs meet internal, as well, as licensing partners brand guideline standards
- Ensure all production files are accurate and complete before releasing to factories
- Ensure proper procedure are being followed
- Participate in quarterly comp shopping trips
- Understand new brand needs and work cross-functionally on concepting new lines
Who you are...
Have superb attention to detailAble to juggle several projects to meet deadlinesAble to take direction, multi-task and pivot according to workflow and deadlinesHighly collaborative, openly share knowledge and ideas and incorporate input from othersProactive and self-motivated, with a high level of organizational skillsHighly creative in generating new ideas - on trendEager to work in fast-paced environmentAble to communicate clear directions to fellow designers, product managers and internal stake holdersProblem solver with a great dispositionFun lovingLove petsRequirements
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in design / art4+ years’ experience designing consumer goods packagingAdobe Creative Suite and Microsoft Office software skills on Mac requiredAdditional experience in printing, production and pre-press file set upExtensive knowledge of die lines, packaging, substrates, materials, and compingAble to render realistic products, POP, merchandising, planograms, etc.Strong typography / composition skills and color senseHave in-depth understanding on brand guidelines usageExperience with molded items, manufacturing, and trade showsExperience with work planners, such as Asana and servers is a plusStrong leadership skills with empathy and compassionMust have portfolio to share with related workCompany Perks
Hybrid role : three in-office day, two work from home20 additional work-from-anywhere daysPaid time offHealth, dental and vision insurance401k availablePet friendly office