Retail Packaging Designer

THIS ROLE IS ONSITE IN NYC - LOCAL CANDIDATES ONLY PLEASE

MUST HAVE EXPERIENCE IN CONSUMER ELECTRONICS OR RELATABLE CPG CATEGORIES

Retail Packaging Designer, who has experience in electronics goods.

Company is looking for a seasoned Electronics Package Designer for consumer goods. We seek a genuine talent to join a dynamic, collaborative team of creatives. This candidate will contribute to bringing eye-grabbing packaging in stores, on shelf. If you love designing compelling packaging and love innovative tech, this could be the job for you!

You must have a strong portfolio to be considered for this position.

Qualifications:

The position requires strong knowledge of packaging design

Attention to detail and the ability to multi-task is a must.

Bachelor's degree with a focus in Graphic Design and/or Packaging Design

Consumer electronics package design experience

Highly motivated and self-starter, passionate and collaborative team player

Organizational skills; ability to manage multiple projects, sometimes under tight timelines

Strong written and verbal skills

Strong print-production knowledge (die lines, bleed, color modes, live area, etc)

Thrives in a team environment, contribute ideas and interact with cross-functional partners

Works well in a high-volume, fast-paced environment

Positive energy and solution oriented

Understands the needs of a strong in-house creative team

Knowledge of print mechanicals a must

Must have excellent Adobe Suite knowledge and skill set

Responsibilities:

Responsible for the development and execution of packaging design, reporting to the Brand Director

Working in collaboration with the team to create innovative packaging that are executable within industrial cost and time constraints

Understand the power of packaging in-store and online to attract the consumer and sell the product

Aesthetic review of all components, proofs, etc.

Manage external comp houses

Foster idea sharing, skills and concepting

Actively participate in operational and creative meetings

Maintain all physical color and component history

Help create and maintain packaging style-guides

Create printer mechanicals when needed

Problem solves by creating new approaches, seeking ideas and suggestions

Adapt quickly to new products and brand development

Be able to generate design options and creative explore for management review