Classic Westchester is hiring: Product & Packaging Designer in White Plains

This is a hybrid position, candidate must be able to commute to Elmsford, NY.!

Responsibilities:

• Participate in the conceptual development of product lines, i.e., ability to research, communicate and present ideas/concepts effectively
• Develop new designs and reimagine art across a variety of product categories
• Prepare CADs to be sent to vendors for sampling of products
• Ensure that designs are of high quality and consistent with brand standards, market trends, as well as product strategy
• Collaborate and communicate with key partners throughout the design process including the Product Development Team
• Design and execute package designs, create package die-lines, edit photos, create original graphics and illustrations, and work within brand guides
• Develop product mock-ups, for catalog photoshoots, shows and presentations
• Adhere to production schedules to manage time and prioritize daily workload
• Monitor competitors, product innovation and market dynamics
• Present ideas, problem solving and design solutions within the scope of a project
• Manage multiple design projects and product lines with varied deadlines

Qualities You Must Have:

• Degree in Graphic Design, Communication or equivalent
• 2+ years of experience
• Experience with children's and teen product and packaging a plus
• Fast, detailed oriented and accurate designer
• Highly refined and versatile graphic design style
• Creative and innovative self-starter
• Extremely well organized with the ability to handle multiple projects
• Ability to work well in a creative team and independently
• Expert in Illustrator and Photoshop. Experience with other Creative Cloud Software
• Experienced product design skills is a plus (e.g. 3D product design, technical design, sketching, creative application and manipulation of art, final mechanical art, fabric and trim identification)