Assistant Package Designer
Haddad Brands - New York, New York, United States, 10001![Haddad Brands](/api/image?src=https%3A%2F%2Fgeneral-board-default.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fdesk-360x180.webp&w=640&q=75&f=webp)
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Overview
Full-time
Description
Haddad is a privately held family business with over 70 years of experience in the children's wear apparel and accessories industry. Haddad is the leading children's wear manufacturer representing the most iconic American brands in the world; Nike, Brand Jordan, Converse, Hurley and Levi's. Our talented professionals are leaders in design, sourcing, sales and global distribution. With over 15 locations and 800 employees globally, it is no surprise that we are already the number one children's wear company in the world.
Overview:
The Assistant Package Designer will support the daily activities of the packaging department to ensure accurate and timely production of packaging materials.
Key Accountabilities:Assist in market research to support trend finds and new conceptsUnderstand and support the print production process from start to finishHelp to update artwork, copy, and corresponding files according to both written and verbal feedback across stakeholdersAssist in troubleshooting and communicating issues pertaining to vendor approvals and/or production changesUpdate art and production filesHelp to send out standards and new developments to suppliers for review and pricingTrack and update the packaging sample schedule to ensure deadlines are being metHelp to update and maintain development tracking charts, packaging brief submits and quality standards libraryCommunicate submit (sample & production) comments between the Packaging team and appropriate cross-functional teamsMeet all deadlines in adherence to the seasonal design calendarSpecial projects as assigned
Requirements
Required Skills/Abilities/Education:Bachelor's Degree in Packaging Design, Graphic Design, Illustration, Fine Arts or related fieldExperience or internship in the fashion industry (children's wear knowledge a plus)Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite, especially in Adobe IllustratorExcellent organizational, communication and presentation skills with attention to detailWork independently and effectively in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environmentIllustration skills a plus
Consistent in-office presence is vital to the role as it is for all Haddad Brands team members, so that we all have a full appreciation, aesthetically and tactilely, of the qualities that define our brand partners' products and set them apart from their competitors.
Salary Description
$50,000 - $55,000 yearly