Packaging Designer
On-siteNew York City, New York, United States or New York, United States
Job Summary
Design and develop innovative structural packaging solutions by conceptualizing packages, creating prototypes, and generating die-lines and templates. Utilize 2D and 3D software to produce technical drawings, manage the full design process from conception to production, and maintain quality standards. Collaborate with Accounts, Production, and clients to ensure project alignment, while leading junior team members through ideation to final execution. Manage multiple projects simultaneously, prioritize tasks, and meet tight deadlines without compromising quality. Conduct feasibility studies on materials and stay informed on market trends to propose process improvements.
Required Qualifications
- at least 3-4 years of structural packaging experience
- Bachelor's degree in packaging design, industrial design, graphic design, art, or a similar field
- Ability to create initial specs and generate design files
- Knowledgeable with the product development process
- Quick learner with ability to take direction
- Strong attention to detail
- Strong illustration skills and rendering skills
- Natural talent for design and a keen eye for detail
- Strong time management, organizational, and problem-solving skills
- Excellent written, verbal communication skills, and work ethic
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (i.e. Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and Adobe Creative Suite (i.e. Keynote, Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign) Rhino, Keyshot or other similar design software
- Experience with market research and familiarity with various packaging material
Desired Qualifications
- strong background in structural design
- keen eye for detail
- passion for creating innovative and functional packaging solutions
- motivated
- natural leader
- meticulous organizational skills
- great working attitude
- stellar work ethic
- ability to work well with others
- ability to work under pressure meeting tight deadlines
- Have a strong understanding of structures and all variables that affect the structural integrity and overall design of a project
- Identify suitable packaging materials and conducting feasibility studies
- Manage the entire design process from conception to final production
- Check pre-production/ final production samples and address any product issues or challenges in a timely manner
- Always a productive participant looking for ways to improve or propose solutions to existing processes or structure
- Have a strong understanding of current market trends in packaging, materials/technologies that can be used in packaging
- Brainstorming packaging ideas using hand sketches, verbal cues, words, and design software
- Proofread and revise designs for errors
- Responsible for maintaining quality standards and consistency for the company and brand's packaging and brand identity
- Strong eye for design, page composition and layout, typography, and colour theory
- Knowledge of press and printing processes
- Collaborates closely with clients, stakeholders, and other departments to ensure alignment with organizational objectives
- Maintains a keen sense of urgency, serving as a bridge between the design team, other departments, and senior management throughout the process
- Proactively stays informed about critical deadlines and requirements, facilitating effective communication and ensuring timely delivery of project milestones
- Manage multiple projects simultaneously, prioritize tasks effectively, and meet project deadlines and brand specifications without compromising quality
- Able to lead the junior members of the team in the creation and execution of packaging concepts from ideation to final production
- providing guidance, inspiration, feedback and support to the team
- Reports to senior members of the team and management within the organization as necessary
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