Packaging Designer

About This Role

Designing and conceptualizing innovative packaging for licensed and in-house consumer products is the core of this hands-on role, which also involves preparing production-ready files for print. This position suits an experienced designer who can work with multiple project types within a creative services division.

Responsibilities

• Prepare production-ready packaging files for print
• Design and conceptualize innovative packaging for licensed and in-house consumer products under the direction of the Director
• Design logos, branding, retail and trade show displays, advertising, websites, and other related marketing and sales materials
• Coordinate with art director, marketing, and product teams for completion of sale sample requests
• Post final mechanical art to the Hong Kong team or domestic vendors
• Maintain and adhere to existing branding and style guides through different media
• Create or adjust dielines for package and POP structures
• Meet targeted deadlines
• Create package comps/mock-ups for presentations and production

Requirements

• 2-3 years graphic design/packaging development experience within the consumer product or (preferably) the toy industries
• Degree in Packaging/Graphic Design, Illustration, or related field
• Expert in Adobe CS Photoshop and Illustrator
• Proficient in Microsoft Office
• Hands-on skills with ability to work with cutting tools to create mock-up samples
• Knowledge of offset printing and packaging materials
• Flexibility, creativity, enthusiasm for, and love of, the creative process
• Works well as part of a team
• Self-starting, self-motivating, and self-managing; a solid team player
• Strong organizational skills are necessary
• Excellent creative problem-solving skills
• Ability to work against strict deadlines and rapid changes in regards to direction and priorities

Nice to have:

• Illustration skills

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, disability, life and accident insurance
• Employee assistance program
• 401K matching
• Pre-tax spending accounts
• Employee discount programs

Important Details

• No relocation assistance is associated with this position

About the Company

JAKKS Pacific Inc. is an innovative, American, multinational toy company that has been creating toys, games, costumes, outdoor activities, leisure products, and writing instruments for kids and adults since 1995. Included in Fortune's 100 Fastest Growing Companies for four years in a row, and Forbes' 100 Best Small Companies for three years, JAKKS is an aggressive and passionate company with a commitment to customers and a dedication to growing its business. Its goal is to continuously cultivate a talented and diverse workforce while providing a safe and productive work environment and an excellent career growth opportunity.