Junior Art Director - Packaging Design Job at Taylor Corporation in New York
Taylor Corporation, New York, NY, United States, 10261
Jon Michael Design is a full-service creative agency focused on branding, packaging, 2D and 3D design, advertising, merchandising and more. We work with a variety of types of brands, both large and small. JMD is focused in the beauty and lifestyle categories. Our range of expertise spans from fragrance, cosmetics, skincare and beyond.
We take pride in the relationships we have with our clients and are fully immersed in each and every brand’s DNA. We are a very collaborative agency and enjoy rolling up our sleeves and getting into the details with our brands.
Innovation and creativity lead us.
Your Opportunity: Jon Michael Design (a Taylor Corporation company) is looking for a talented, passionate Junior Art Director - Packaging Design to add to our growing onsite design team in New York City. This Junior Art Director would be working on design executions across multiple categories for Skincare, Fragrance, Bath & Body and Seasonal Programs. This brand is also going through a renovation and the role would require a detailed focused eye with experience building brand guidelines for cross categories and new pillars.
Experience working on beauty-focused product packaging is a must!
Shift:
- In office onsite every Tuesday, Wednesday, & Thursday; work from home on Mondays & Fridays
- Office Hours: 10 am - 6 pm
Your Responsibilities:
- Passionate, inspirational, and with an energy to create award-winning work, you will be leading the design team with the Senior Art Director.
- Working collaboratively with the Senior Art Director, you will help direct the creative output on client programs within the design studio, from concept generation through to design completion.
- Design and contribute content to credentials presentations.
- Contribute to the preparation of new projects, under the direction of the Senior Art Director.
- Maintain packaging standards and help evolve visual systems as we continue to grow into new markets, partnerships, legal requirements, etc.
- Provide direction and inspiration, while also in constant communication with Senior Art Director, reporting on both team and project status.
- Contribute ideas and original content for thought pieces, social media and sharing information internally.
- Responsibility for the day-to-day ownership of the quality of creative deliverables across a range of projects.
- Work closely with the Senior Art Director and Project Manager to ensure that creative output is delivered within the timings and budgets agreed and ensure that process and resources are appropriate.
You Must Have:
- BFA or BS in Packaging Design, Graphic Design, or related major.
- 5+ years of related experience.
- Experience working on beauty-focused product packaging.
- Experienced user of Adobe CC specifically: Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop, Acrobat.
- Strong branding and design skills.
- Ability to render in 2D for presentations.
- In-depth knowledge of packaging design, printing, materials, and structure.
- Retouching capabilities.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- 3D rendering program experience is a plus.
- Proficient in MS Office software (e.g., Excel, Word, Power Point).
- Proven experience working as an inspiring Sr. Designer or Art Director with strategic understanding, capable of leading high-level, demanding, and complex projects.
- Demonstrable experience of being “good beyond the brief”: consistently taking work to the next level.
- Responsible for the timely and precise creation of packaging designs, from concept to completion.
- Ability to multitask and manage multiple priorities, anticipate demands, communicate status appropriately.
- Ability to prepare mockup packaging for client review.
The anticipated salary range for this position is $78,000-82,000. The actual base offered depends on a variety of factors, which may include as applicable, the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, specific and unique skills, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and the location in which the applicant lives and/or from which they will be performing the job. The range listed is just one component of Taylor Corporation’s total compensation and benefits package for employees.
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