About This Role
This role involves creating packaging solutions for the company's accessories division, covering both creative and technical aspects in a fast-paced environment. The Packaging Designer ensures packaging aligns with brand identity, consumer expectations, regulatory standards, and production requirements to enhance customer experience.
Responsibilities
- Create and design packaging for a variety of brands and product categories, including bellybands, hangtags, boxes, and more
- Ensure packaging for each program reflects the design direction, brand’s identity, and customer/distribution requirements
- Create conceptual design boards and appealing presentations for internal teams (design, sales) and external partners (brands, customers)
- Submit digital and physical packaging to the license and/or customer for approvals
- Develop packaging with multiple factories, including detailed layout review, cost and lead time comparison, and sample execution to establish approved color and quality standards
- Prepare artwork, dielines, mockups, technical files, and production-ready assets for manufacturing
- Work with suppliers and vendors to ensure that packaging is produced to specification and within the required timelines
- Ensure packaging meets both aesthetic and functional standards before mass production
- Perform any other duties as assigned in support of the company needs and operations
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in design or a related area
- 2+ years of relevant experience in the apparel design industries
- Highly proficient in MAC OS, Adobe Illustrator, and Photoshop
- Experience in Graphic and Packaging Design and Development
- High creativity and artistic abilities with keen attention to detail and ability to visualize in three dimensions
- Proficient computer skills to include Adobe Suite programs and Microsoft Office (Excel and Word)
- Strong organizational skills that reflect the ability to perform and prioritize multiple tasks and workload efficiently and seamlessly and follow-up
- Excellent written and verbal skills as required for effective interpersonal communication
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively with a team under critical time frames
- Self-driven and experience working in a fast-paced environment
- Ability to apply good work habits to effectively complete assigned tasks and contribute to the smooth operation of the company/department
About the Company
United Legwear & Apparel Co. was founded in 1998 to be a global designer, manufacturer, and distributor of legwear, bodywear, apparel, and accessories. It offers a full range of products for babies, kids, teens, and adults, striving to sell them at affordable prices for families.
