Packaging Designer Job at Creative Cove Inc. in Framingham

Content Summary: Packaging Designer at Framingham, for Creative Cove Inc.

Our Greater Boston area client is looking for a Packaging Specialist with 2+ year's 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

• Process edits to artwork/specifications, proofread, finalize files and confirm all approvals have been processed

• A thorough understanding of quality standards/structure/dielines/various printing processes and manufacturing techniques

• Handle existing artwork adaptation for different products or to execute new sizes or variants

• Technical input on new designs, art/text manipulation, and additional pre-production updates and tasks

• Make specifications for new packaging designs and adaptations

• Light photo retouching, image manipulation, and product/packaging rendering

• Working with design to choose inks/materials/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 team 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 through enforcing standards and specifications are met by suppliers

• Supporting the design team on technical details during the development stage of packaging designs

• Collaborates with the project manager and design team on any photography requirements for packaging

• Learns the specifics of our licensed and private brandsand take direction regarding design intent from the design team and contribute 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

• Assist sourcing while costing packaging

• Performs 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, and thrive 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