PB Packaging Graphic Designer at icreatives in Bentonville, Arkansas, United States

Job description

• We're on the hunt for a TEMP Packaging Production Designer working onsite, who's ready to roll up their sleeves and make an impact with one of the biggest private brand teams out there right in Bentonville, Arkansas. Previous experience with private brands is highly preferred.
• This isn't just another gig. It's your chance to create the kind of packaging that doesn't just sit on a shelf it moves. You'll bring big ideas, sharp production skills, and serious Adobe Creative Suite power (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator) to every project. You'll own the process from kickoff to final assets, making sure every brand moment hits hard and looks flawless.
• If you live for beautiful branding, own solid, strong skills in packaging design and packaging production, thrive in a fast-moving environment, and know how to turn great ideas into designs customers trust, you're exactly who were looking for.
• Big stage. Big opportunity. Bigger creative future. Lets do this!

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 in a timely manner
• 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 in a timely manner
• 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
• 3-5 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 - online link 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 and production
• Project management
• Quality control
• Communication
• Team player
• Champion of team success

Preferred

• Previous experience with private brands