Creative Cove Inc. is hiring: Packaging Designer in Framingham
Creative Cove Inc., Framingham, MA, United States, 01704
Our Greater Boston area client is looking for a Packaging Specialist with 2+ years of experience 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 hands-on packaging production experience within the past 12 months.
Overview
The Packaging Specialist is an integral member of a cross-functional team who delivers trend-forward brand packaging solutions, enabling the businesses and brands to evolve across our global divisions. As the creative force responsible for the development of all packaging and branding across selected categories, you will build and ensure that all packaging quality and deadlines are met. You will partner with the Senior Packaging Specialist in collaborating with Product Development, Vendors, Agents, GBOs, and Buyers in creating and executing successful brand packaging.
Responsibilities
- Partner with the Sr. Packaging Specialist to create compelling brand packaging that adheres to established brand packaging guidelines for a wide variety of products (boxes, hangtags, labels, etc).
- Compile and release any visual tools/artwork requested by both internal and external clients.
- Follow through from conception to shelf – providing approvals and overseeing successful execution of all components before press and delivery. Communicate with product development and applicable internal teams throughout the design process, including reviewing and proofing packaging.
- Be responsible for adhering to all category deadlines, both internal and external.
- Collaborate with the Senior Packaging Specialist on any photography and photography requirements for packages.
- Assist Sr. Packaging Specialist to design and execute prototypes for presentation and/or approval needs.
- Perform special projects as assigned.
Skill Requirements
- BFA or related degree in design preferred.
- A minimum of 4+ years of design-related experience.
- Excellent sense of color, type, and style.
- Strong organizational, communication, and presentation skills.
- Ability to prioritize, handle multiple projects, and work well under pressure.
- Prior retail packaging design experience preferred.
- Fluency in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, and InDesign) as well as supporting office programs.