Creative Cove Inc.
Packaging Designer Job at Creative Cove Inc. in Framingham
Creative Cove Inc., Framingham, MA, United States, 01704
Content Summary: Packaging Designer at Framingham, for Creative Cove Inc.
Our Greater Boston area client is looking for a Packaging Specialist with 2+ years for an immediate long-term contract; this role is onsite two days a week. Historically, this role has extended and is a long-term opportunity, and we're looking for some hands-on packaging production experience within the past 12 months.
You will be responsible for:
- Building and preparing packaging files for pre-press and printing in accordance with brand standards.
- Processing edits to artwork/specifications, proofreading, finalizing files, and confirming all approvals have been processed.
- A thorough understanding of quality standards, structure, dielines, various printing processes, and manufacturing techniques.
- Handling existing artwork adaptation for different products or executing new sizes or variants.
- Providing technical input on new designs, art/text manipulation, and additional pre-production updates and tasks.
- Making specifications for new packaging designs and adaptations.
- Light photo retouching, image manipulation, and product/packaging rendering.
- Working with design to choose inks, materials, and construction details.
- Obtaining, understanding, and implementing print/production/standard specifications for each packaging development.
- Compiling and releasing any visual tools/artwork and final files to internal teams and suppliers.
- Communicating with suppliers regarding prototype requests, specifications, and production questions.
- Verifying proposed copy is approved through the copyright and legal teams.
- Attending external meetings with suppliers and packaging consultants.
- Ensuring integrity of design intent throughout the production process.
- Ensuring the highest quality by enforcing standards and specifications are met by suppliers.
- Supporting the design team on technical details during the development stage of packaging designs.
- Collaborating with the project manager and design team on any photography requirements for packaging.
- Learning the specifics of our licensed and private brands and taking direction regarding design intent from the design team while contributing technical and production-related expertise to ensure quality and strong aesthetics.
- Organizing and maintaining production files and master art, having excellent organizational skills and an eye for detail.
- Assisting sourcing while costing packaging.
- Performing special projects as assigned.
Musts:
- 2+ years experience in a production role at a supplier or brand focused on packaging development.
- Experience with packaging for apparel and accessories is desired.
- The ideal candidate will be proactive, versatile, entrepreneurial, and able to perform multiple functions on diverse projects while thriving in a fast-paced team environment.
- Strong written and verbal communication, organization, accountability, and attention to detail.
- Deep understanding of packaging construction, production, printing, and materials.
- Ability to expedite a high volume of developments with quality assurance at top of mind.
- Must be proficient in the latest version of Adobe Creative Suite, with a strong emphasis on Illustrator.
- Interest and experience with sustainable packaging is a bonus.