GREY MATTER CONCEPTS is hiring: Packaging Designer in New York

Content Summary: Packaging Designer at New York, for GREY MATTER CONCEPTS

The Packaging designer (Mid-Level) is responsible for leading the design of packaging and display concepts, within licensed & Private Label brand guidelines from concept through final approved “ready for press” files. Creative solutions must effectively communicate product attributes within brand guidelines and cost parameters. Problem solves obstacles or challenges to keep design work on track, including limited development time, construction, and cost engineering.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Work with Sr. Packaging Team to conceptualize, develop, and implement design strategies across print and digital communications.
• Create and execute packaging and display mechanicals ready for press (RFP).
• Partner with all packaging designers to drive efficiency in the design and production file release process.
• Communicate with licensors on brand management and packaging guidelines.
• Mockup product displays for retailers in advance of production to provide a visual representation of the final product.
• Establish efficient time management practices to consistently deliver high-quality work in an extremely fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Partner with Packaging Developers and Packaging Ops to ensure the integrity of the design is maintained during the packaging development and production process.
• Perform product photo retouching and create renderings as needed for packaging, displays, and products.
• Lead the creation of detailed product and pallet renderings, ensuring accuracy for retailer presentations and production references.
• Utilize advanced rendering tools to create photo-realistic visualizations that meet brand and retailer standards.
• Work closely with factories on fit testing, ensuring packaging dimensions and materials align with product needs.
• Collaborate on capacity planning and engineering solutions to optimize production efficiency.
• Partner with vendors to address technical challenges and implement solutions to maintain design integrity.
• Proactively manage tight deadlines and prioritize projects effectively in a high-pressure environment.
• Partner with the marketing team to ensure product messaging is effectively integrated into packaging designs.
• Develop clear workflows for packaging design, testing, and production approval processes.
• Maintain organized documentation for all projects, including renderings, fit test results, and production specifications.
• Stay on top of the latest design trends, packaging materials, tools, and technologies to remain competitive and innovative.

Qualifications:

• Bachelors in related field packaging or communication design
• 4-6 years of experience in packaging design, and POS displays
• Portfolio that demonstrates packaging skills
• Strong sense of design, typography and color
• Experience with licensed branding and interoperating brand style guides
• Strong creativity, conceptualization, execution, organization and design skills
• Strong knowledge of photography & photo re-touching
• PLM experience is a Plus

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Design, Art/Creative, and Other

Industries

• Retail Apparel and Fashion

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