Smith Design
Senior Designer
Smith Design, Convent Station, New Jersey, us, 07961
** PLEASE EMAIL RESUMES TO JOBS@ **At Smith Design, we believe in delivering the highest quality work and exceeding our clients' expectations. We are growing and looking for leaders to help steer the future of our brand.Smith Design is a WBENC full-service Brand Design Agency based in NJ with over 40 years of experience in creating breakthrough visual solutions for brands to win in the marketplace. In addition to strategic brand design (visual branding, packaging, graphics, and structural concepts) we also extend visual and verbal strategy to various digital and physical touchpoints including social content development, websites, in-store POS, activation, corporate identities, style guides, and environments. We also have an in-house photography/videography studio, professional kitchen, and research facility to offer our clients a true full-service branding experience.The Senior Designer position provides hands-on strategic design from concept development to polished strategic brand restages and complex package design solutions that enhance brand integrity.
Has a broad range of experience on national brand package design, with experience in food and beverages, health & wellness, Pharma/OTC, personal care, household, and electronics.
We seek high levels of creativity to captivate and exceed client expectations. Knowledge and experience designing for brands that can successfully extend the visual strategy into digital platforms, online and in-store activation is essential.
Effective management is crucial maintaining close communication with the account manager throughout the design process. A significant aspect of this role involves presenting creative work with clarity internally and directly to clients.Duties & Responsibilities:Responsible for creative ideation and executionAbility to work independently and in a team environment under the supervision of the Creative team leadershipResponsible for time assessment and collaboration with creative team and account managers to ensure goals are met from both creative and budget standpointsParticipate in creative reviews by listening and sharing perspectivesProvide some leadership and guidance to junior designers, fostering peak performance and facilitating career growthResponsible for small project managementAnalyze and resolve design-oriented challenges with proficiencyDisplay a confident presence at photoshoots, both directing and in front of clientsHand on role with expectations of creative suite skills and ability to deliver both digital and tangible creative solutionsJob Specifications:Minimum 5 years experienceBackground on leading CPG brands (packaging experience essential)Total fluency in the Adobe Creative SuiteExperience in motion graphic and/or digital design (After Effects and/or Premier Pro)A working knowledge of print productionAn interest in typography and strong hand skillsA great attitude and the ability to work well in a fast-paced, deadline driven environment:Being articulate and communicate proficientlyDevelop designs that are different, innovative and strategicStrong interpersonal skills: able to deal with a broad range of peopleStable, reliable, hardworking, flexibleAttention to detail, high work standardsGreat time management and multi-tasking skillsAbility to resolve complex design and communication issuesSmith Design offers great benefits: Medical, dental, vision insurance, life insurance, voluntary long-term and short-term disability plans, hospital, accidental, and cancer protection insurance plans, 401k plus profit sharing, training opportunities, WFH Fridays and 12 flexible WFH days of your choice annually, 15 paid time off plus 3 floating days (pro rata) immediately, healthy snacks always available.We are committed to Equal Opportunity regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, marital status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected status.
Has a broad range of experience on national brand package design, with experience in food and beverages, health & wellness, Pharma/OTC, personal care, household, and electronics.
We seek high levels of creativity to captivate and exceed client expectations. Knowledge and experience designing for brands that can successfully extend the visual strategy into digital platforms, online and in-store activation is essential.
Effective management is crucial maintaining close communication with the account manager throughout the design process. A significant aspect of this role involves presenting creative work with clarity internally and directly to clients.Duties & Responsibilities:Responsible for creative ideation and executionAbility to work independently and in a team environment under the supervision of the Creative team leadershipResponsible for time assessment and collaboration with creative team and account managers to ensure goals are met from both creative and budget standpointsParticipate in creative reviews by listening and sharing perspectivesProvide some leadership and guidance to junior designers, fostering peak performance and facilitating career growthResponsible for small project managementAnalyze and resolve design-oriented challenges with proficiencyDisplay a confident presence at photoshoots, both directing and in front of clientsHand on role with expectations of creative suite skills and ability to deliver both digital and tangible creative solutionsJob Specifications:Minimum 5 years experienceBackground on leading CPG brands (packaging experience essential)Total fluency in the Adobe Creative SuiteExperience in motion graphic and/or digital design (After Effects and/or Premier Pro)A working knowledge of print productionAn interest in typography and strong hand skillsA great attitude and the ability to work well in a fast-paced, deadline driven environment:Being articulate and communicate proficientlyDevelop designs that are different, innovative and strategicStrong interpersonal skills: able to deal with a broad range of peopleStable, reliable, hardworking, flexibleAttention to detail, high work standardsGreat time management and multi-tasking skillsAbility to resolve complex design and communication issuesSmith Design offers great benefits: Medical, dental, vision insurance, life insurance, voluntary long-term and short-term disability plans, hospital, accidental, and cancer protection insurance plans, 401k plus profit sharing, training opportunities, WFH Fridays and 12 flexible WFH days of your choice annually, 15 paid time off plus 3 floating days (pro rata) immediately, healthy snacks always available.We are committed to Equal Opportunity regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, marital status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected status.