Senior Retail Packaging Designer Job at Bear Down Associates LLC in Santa Ana

Bear Down Brands is a network of consumer brands that each focus on premium home, health and personal care products. It is our mission to create elevated wellness essentials that enhance the way you care for yourself and the world around you.

Bear Down Brands’ in-house brands include Pure Enrichment, Bentgo, Verilux, Brusheez, and EasyLunchboxes. Our trusted, high-quality products enhance the lives of tens of millions of people worldwide.

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Packaging Designer to join our fast-paced dynamic team. This role will entail a balanced focus of 75% production work and 25% conceptual design. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in retail packaging, branding, plan-o-grams (POGs), pallets, displays, and endcaps, with proficiency in Adobe Illustrator/Photoshop and a solid understanding of the CMYK printing process.

If you are passionate about retail packaging design and want to make a significant impact in a collaborative environment, we encourage you to apply!

We support our team with a collaborative and flexible environment, while continuing to embody the entrepreneurial spirit that got us to where we are today. When working for Bear Down Brands, you can expect:

• Competitive pay with an annual bonus potential
• Medical, dental and vision
• 401k with company matching
• Paid Time Off: Vacation (3 weeks), Sick and Holidays
• Paid Volunteer Time Off: 2 days annually
• Half-day Summer Fridays from Memorial to Labor Day
• Annual performance & compensation review
• Hybrid/remote options
• Growth and development

Core Responsibilities:

• Production Work (75%):
  • Develop and produce detailed packaging designs across various products ensuring accuracy and alignment with brand standards.
  • Manage and oversee the packaging production process, including mock-ups, shelf comparisons and prototypes, ensuring timely delivery to meet project timelines.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate packaging solutions into the overall product strategy.
  • Prepare die lines and artwork for print production, ensuring adherence to Pantone color specifications and CMYK processes.
  • Retouch, recolor and composite imagery as needed as well as write clear and concise render requests in timely manner
• Conceptual Design (25%):
  • Conceptualize innovative packaging and display design solutions that enhance brand visibility and appeal to consumers.
  • Create visually compelling plan-o-grams, pallets, endcaps and displays to maximize product impact in retail environments.
  • Conduct market research to stay updated on design trends and consumer preferences, translating insights into design strategies.
  • Present fresh evolved design concepts to management and incorporate feedback to refine and finalize designs.

Skills and Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design, Packaging Design, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in retail packaging design with a strong portfolio showcasing both production and conceptual work.
• Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite, particularly Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop.
• In-depth knowledge of Pantone color matching and the CMYK printing process.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
• Familiarity with Asana, Salsify and ai would be a bonus

Salary Range:

$65,000 - $70,000 DOE

Actual base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge and skills, education, and relevant job & industry experience.

Location:

This position will report to our fully remote Retail Art Director and will be working in either a fully remote position, or if based in Orange County, on a hybrid-flex schedule in our Santa Ana office (currently in-office on Tuesdays and working from home the other days of the week, but subject to change).

Bear Down Brands is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.