Sr Designer Job at Matthews International in Cincinnati
Matthews International, Cincinnati, OH, United States, 45208
Equator is a global packaging design agency, delivering strategy to shelf without compromise. We create powerful brands that get noticed and chosen. Equator is part of SGK.
SENIOR PACKAGING DESIGNER
Cincinnati - Hybrid
Do you crave a creative environment where unconventional thinking is actively encouraged? Are you willing to take risks and champion new ideas? We’re looking for a senior branding and packaging designer to lead the design process and bring our clients’ product vision to life, creating brands for a wide range of clients. If you’re keen to advance your creative expertise as part of a passionate, dynamic team, this could be the role for you.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
- Lead the design process from concept to completion, including creating realistic sketches, mood boards, mock-ups, and concepts to meet project requirements and brand objectives.
- Design and deliver by creating layouts and packaging designs for a wide range of products (CPG), ensuring consistency with the brand vision and consumer needs.
- Integrate images, text, motion, etc. with a great sense of aesthetics, while executing against the brand/product vision or brief.
- Select materials and produce finish reference charts that align with market and physical specifications, optimizing designs for different materials and print techniques to meet production requirements and ensure functionality.
- Develop and implement visual elements and creative concepts using digital illustration, photo editing, and the Adobe suite to deliver high-quality designs.
- Gather insights to inform design objectives through research on market trends, consumer behavior, and emerging industry practices.
- Collaborate with project teams, clients, and stakeholders to ensure designs align with brand vision and project goals, effectively communicating requirements and deliverables across all teams.
- Identify design challenges, propose creative solutions, and champion innovative ideas that exceed client expectations.
- Prepare and direct photography and art production, including managing photoshoots to create visuals that align with the creative vision and project scope.
- Review designs with high attention to detail to ensure quality standards and accuracy before printing.
- Create and present mood boards, proposals, and trends during creative meetings with internal teams and clients, clearly articulating the rationale behind design decisions.
- Oversee project timelines and budgets to ensure deliverables are completed on time, within scope, and within budget.
- Advise and mentor designers and junior team members, providing technical guidance, process recommendations, and support throughout project deliverables.
- Conduct market research to stay up-to-date on industry trends and new design developments, incorporating findings into projects.
- Additional duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS / REQUIREMENTS
- Proven experience in leading the design process from concept to completion.
- Strong portfolio showcasing layouts and packaging designs for a wide range of products.
- Ability to integrate various design elements with a strong sense of aesthetics.
- Experience in selecting materials and producing finish reference charts.
- Proficiency in digital illustration, photo editing, and the Adobe suite.
- Strong research skills to inform design objectives.
- Excellent collaboration and communication skills.
- Ability to identify design challenges and propose creative solutions.
- Experience in managing photography and art production.
- Strong attention to detail in reviewing designs.
- Ability to create and present design rationales effectively.
- Experience in overseeing project timelines and budgets.
- Ability to mentor and guide junior designers.
- Knowledge of industry trends and new design developments.
PHYSICAL ASPECTS / WORK ENVIRONMENT
- Regularly required to stand; walk; sit; talk; hear; and see.
- Occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.
- Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
* Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions.
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