Senior Packaging Designer #1876
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Job Description
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