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ExtendMyTeam

Art Director

ExtendMyTeam, Miami, Florida, us, 33222


We are looking for an Art Director of Packaging to join our Marketing team and play an integral part in shaping and curating our growing portfolio focusing on packaging and in-store communication. Packaging is one of the most important drivers of brand awareness and plays a critical role in the growth of our company. The Art Director of Packaging will therefore be responsible for creating and implementing packaging design solutions, guidelines, systems and innovation to meet the growing demands of the business – across the entire portfolio.

Like the look of this opportunity Make sure to apply fast, as a high volume of applications is expected Scroll down to read the complete job description.Responsibilities include:Responsible for packaging design - from owning ideation and conception through overseeing print release.Manage and deliver an array of brand assets including primary & secondary CPG packaging, kits, custom mailers, and in-store merchandising (displays, end caps, etc.).Oversee projects through to production including concepting, trials, color testing, quality control, sample approvals and release. Work closely with cross-functional teams to troubleshoot any issues.Guide global packaging work and collaborate with production designers to ensure artwork remains consistent across countries.Responsible for designs that are on strategy and reflect brand’s personality while ensuring brand consistency and innovation across all channels.Build and lead packaging designers and art production team.Lead concept and design of all in-store merchandising projects - including both in-house or briefing outside agencies to help bring the brand vision to life in-store.Liaise with project management to manage time constraints across all design projects.Stay current on all trends and the latest technological advances.Create concise, clear presentations of work for upper management and approval processes.Other projects as assigned.What You Will Need:Bachelor’s Degree in design or related field.6+ years of previous packaging and merchandising experience, preferably within a consumer-packaged goods company.Extensive experience with Adobe Creative Suite 5.5+, especially the following:

Illustrator: Must be at expert level and know major points of application when applied to Print and Digital.Photoshop: Must be at expert level and know major points of application when applied to Print and Digital. Must be familiar with using the application for digital productivity including Smart Objects, Layer Comps and Applying Effects.InDesign: Must be at expert level and know major points of application when applied to Print.

Solid understanding of the printing processes.Knowledge of photography, illustration, and typography preferred.Knowledge of prepping and releasing packaging files.Solid design skills in print, web/digital and multi-page collateral a plus.Strong problem-solving and organization skills.Strong presentation skills.Detail-oriented, capability-building and team player.Who You Will Work With:As the Art Director, you will work closely with Brand Management, Marketing, Product Development, and Packaging Engineering teams.

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