Packaging Designer

About This Role

Designing product packaging is the core of this role, from mood boards to final mock-ups and photo shoots, working with sales teams and clients. The position suits a packaging designer with a keen eye for detail and strong project management skills, able to work independently and collaboratively.

Responsibilities

• Assist in development of mood boards, presentations, and other materials for the design team and clients
• Create visually appealing and effective designs for team sharing
• Collaborate in photo studio and prop rooms; assist with preparation for client deliverables
• Present design concepts and research findings to internal teams across multiple locations
• Create packaging specifications and constructed mock-ups for client presentation
• Create vivid concept imagery and physical packaging mock-ups for sales presentations to clients
• Meet with sales department and clients to review and revise artwork
• Manage product lifestyle photo shoots of each product as necessary
• Design and layout die lines for new and existing products using Illustrator and Photoshop
• Coordinate design projects as directed through multiple associates from concept to final delivery of assets to factory
• Manage multiple projects with varying priority levels and tight deadlines
• Perform additional duties as assigned

Requirements

• Minimum 2-3 years of experience in packaging design
• Advanced proficiency Adobe Suite (Photoshop & Illustrator)
• Excellent analytical, prioritization, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills
• Strong presentation, budgeting, project management (from conception to completion), and planning abilities
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills including analysis, interpretation, and reasoning
• Strong grasp of mathematical concepts and their practical applications
• Ability to work well independently and collaboratively in a dynamic, deadline-driven environment
• Self-motivated with critical attention to detail, deadlines, and accurate reporting
• Proficient in reading, writing, and understanding simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Short-Term Disability (STD)
• Critical Illness Insurance
• Accidental Insurance
• 401K
• Paid time off (vacation, sick leave, and Holidays)
• Employee Assistance Program

Important Details

• Work location: on-site in Manhattan, NY