Responsibilities

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Brand, Marketing, Product Launch, Product Integrity, Supply Chain, and Legal) to understand project requirements and translate them into visually appealing, functional and effective packaging designs.
• Create packaging designs for line extensions and compliance updates based on established branding, using a proactive approach, and present them to internal stakeholders for review and feedback.
• Prepare and deliver print-ready files, ensuring that they meet technical, quality, safety, and legal standards for the US marketplace & identified international consumer markets
• Stay up-to-date with the latest design trends, materials, and production techniques in the packaging industry.
• Consistently understand and execute according to the project goals and needs for the print production process.
• Communicate ideas with clarity to team members and provide expert-level knowledge on print production and printing methods.
• Bring new and innovative ideas to the team, with a strong creative mind.

What You Bring To The Party:

• Proven experience as a packaging designer, with a portfolio of work demonstrating expertise in creating ready-to-print designs and files.
• Strong skills in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign) and other design software.
• Preferred understanding or knowledge of US Consumer packaging requirements as well as international consumer markets specifications; can clearly understand and apply SDS requirements
• Strong design and typographic skills with an understanding of composition, hierarchy, and how to communicate effectively via packaging while maintaining brand standards.
• Knowledge of print production processes and materials, including offset printing, flexography, digital printing, recyclability, and sustainability
• Understanding of brick and mortar retail environments beyond packaging, such as PDQs and displays.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work under tight deadlines, including project management to meet critical deadlines.
• Familiarity with international and multilingual packaging is a plus.
• A team player, with a positive and empathetic attitude, analytical and data-driven approach to work and maximizing the potential of self and team.
• Consistent and even-tempered, adaptable to changing landscapes, with a professional approach in and out of the office.
• Inclusiveness and collaboration, takes initiative for self-growth
• Strong decision-making skills and ability to communicate effectively
• 3+ years of professional experience in the CPG Packaging industry.