Private Brands PKG Prod Designer LR3748V6 at icreatives in Bentonville, Arkansas, United States

Job description

• Collaborate with Private Brand Packaging Pros working TEMP, REMOTE OR ONSITE in Bentonville, AR. Were searching for a talented Private Brand Packaging Production Designer to join a global retail team and craft impactful designs
• Our ideal candidate must be self-motivated and a hands-on creative, with excellent private-brand packaging design, packaging production, and project management skills. You're passionate about creating beautifully integrated branding and packaging that help customers build brand trust and make important shopping decisions for our clients! Your toolbox should include Adobe Creative Suite, with standout skills in InDesign, Photoshop, and Illustrator. Plus, you're the type who can steer a project from start to finish without breaking a sweat!

Responsibilities

• Create effective, compelling visual designs for packaging ranging from concept, design, project management, and production
• Understand the competitive landscape and trends in packaging design
• Possess exceptional skills in Adobe Creative Suite: Illustrator, Photoshop with solid skills in InDesign, Acrobat
• Ability to manage and direct design and production projects from concept to completion on time
• Ensure project specifications, requirements, and handoffs are met
• Expert knowledge of substrate, packaging printing processes, die-lines
• Hands-on in creating mock-ups/comps and final production assets
• Adhere to best practices in branding guidelines, layout, color theory, composition, typography, graphic design, etc.
• Work as a team player, excel in a fast-paced environment and meet deadlines
• Assist in quality control checking art files for specifications, and branding requirements
• Be the prime communicator between cross-functional teams and suppliers
• Communicate with team leads and stakeholders about improvements

Requirements

• Create effective, compelling visual designs for packaging ranging from concept, design, project management, and production
• Understand the competitive landscape and trends in packaging design
• Possess exceptional skills in Adobe Creative Suite: Illustrator, Photoshop with solid skills in InDesign, Acrobat
• Ability to manage and direct design and production projects from concept to completion on time
• Ensure project specifications, requirements, and handoffs are met
• Expert knowledge of substrate, packaging printing processes, die-lines
• Hands-on in creating mock-ups/comps and final production assets
• Adhere to best practices in branding guidelines, layout, color theory, composition, typography, graphic design, etc.
• Work as a team player, excel in a fast-paced environment and meet deadlines
• Assist in quality control checking art files for specifications, and branding requirements
• Be the prime communicator between cross-functional teams and suppliers
• Communicate with team leads and stakeholders about improvements
• As a Temp Packaging Designer, we expect
• 5+ years as a Packaging Designer or in a similar private branding, retail, or agency environment
• Excellent understanding of print packaging, print production, and packaging manufacturing requirements (substrates, die lines, colors, print processes, etc.)
• A portfolio with packaging design and production samples is required - an online link is preferred
• Savvy with Mac products, Adobe Creative Suite (specifically Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign), and Microsoft Outlook Office (Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Self-driven, organized, and confident communicator
• Champion of team success

Skills

Required

• Mac products
• Packaging design
• Packaging production
• Project management
• Quality control checking art files