Senior Packaging Designer #1876
Pivotal Talent Search - El Segundo, California, United States, 90245Work at Pivotal Talent Search
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This is a hybrid role with two to three days onsite at our El Segundo location. Applications that do not have a portfolio submitted will not be considered.
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES
* Hands-on product packaging concept and design and development of products and collections of products in a wide range of products and collectibles categories from concept to production
* Lead the design and execution of trend-right graphics against brand objectives and strategic plan/timeline.
* Art directs final photography and leads the visual look for licensed and original brands
* Create and manage planograms for retailer presentations
* Demonstrate line cohesion via complimentary packaging scales and unified brand design approach
* Manage and lead all packaging timelines with key partners
* Project manage product packaging design and development from concept to production, prioritizing multiple products and projects at any given time while efficiently delivering milestones, on-time
* Present products and product lines to executives and other stakeholders internally across the organization; take direction and feedback from stakeholders and execute against directives
* Communicate extensively throughout the packaging design process with internal and external resources, including designers, product development and engineering personnel, and vendor/factory partners
* Develop cost effective packaging designs in partnership with structural engineer (s).
* Conceptualizes and executes presentation materials
* Identify core market comps for brands and lines and conduct basic market research
* Stay abreast current trends and ensure designs are innovative and competitive
* Mentor junior level design staff
SKILLSET
* Strong organizational and project management skills
* Able to clearly communicate verbally, written and visually visions, ideas and designs.
* Excellent ideation and conceptual skills
* High-energy motivated to take ownership and deliver good work for its own sake
* Fluent in Illustrator, Photoshop, Microsoft Excel, Word and PPT
* Lead the design for trade shows, retail shows, PR, etc. as requested
* Understands all elements of design: illustration, page layout, color and typography
* Able to design for print and package 3D production and lead in the creative process
* Able to work effectively with limited direction and zero micromanagement
POSITION REQUIREMENTS
* 7+ years of consumer product design experience
* Project management training
* BFA or equivalent degree in related field, Industrial or Product Design