Epoca International LLC is hiring: Packaging Graphic Designer in Boca Raton
Epoca International LLC, Boca Raton, FL, United States, 33481
Job Overview: Epoca International is a designer and distributor of consumer houseware products. Epoca is focused on building strong consumer brands and driving innovation within the marketplace. Our portfolio includes Paris Hilton housewares, Ecolution Cookware, Primula Beverage Products, Tasty home goods, and Cooking Light kitchen products, as well as a variety of private label retailer offerings.
Position: Packaging Designer responsible for creating innovative and visually appealing packaging designs for a wide range of kitchen products. This position works a hybrid schedule that includes 3 days in-office and 2 days remotely; the hybrid status is subject to flexibility and change to meet business needs.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
- Develop innovative packaging design graphics and systems.
- Design packaging structures that can be mass-produced.
- Communicate information on materials and packaging design to cross-functional teams.
- Be proficient in production process and design files accordingly.
- Demonstrate understanding of packaging design and material cost.
- Actively research consumer and market trends and apply them to packaging design and materials.
- Serve as subject matter expert in packaging materials and substrates to be used.
- Retain and implement information and duties from team meetings.
- Provide updates on current projects to the Packaging Manager.
- Support other Designers throughout the design process.
- Create and modify packaging die lines and mock-ups.
- Communicate project status and needs with the Asia team for production finalization.
- Demonstrate strong time management to meet development schedule needs.
- Able to multi-task on several priorities.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in graphic design, art, industrial design or related field preferred.
- Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign).
- 3 - 5 years of experience in packaging design in the consumer packaging industry, ideally with consumer goods.
- Experience working with style guides and the creation of original artwork.
- Strong graphic design skills.
- An eye for innovation and creativity.
- Working knowledge of printing processes (4 colors, spot colors, mechanical preparation, paper stock, and file formats).
- Clear understanding of print expectations, including bleeds, die lines, retouching, formats, resolution, etc.
Physical Requirements:
The employee typically works in an office environment and uses a computer, telephone, and other office equipment as needed to perform duties. The noise level in the work environment is typical of that of an office. The employee may encounter frequent interruptions throughout the workday. The employee is regularly required to sit, talk, or hear; frequently required to use repetitive hand motion, handle, or feel, and to stand, walk, reach, bend or lift up to 20 pounds. The physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Equal Employment Opportunity: Epoca International, LLC provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
Workplace Policy: Epoca International, LLC is a drug-free workplace, and we use E-Verify to confirm the identity and employment eligibility of all new hires.
Seniority Level:
Mid-Senior level
Employment Type:
Full-time
Job Function:
Design, Art/Creative, and Information Technology
Industries:
Wholesale
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