What are the responsibilities and job description for the FusionPKG Associate Industrial Designer position at Aptar?
Fusion Packaging is a market leader in world-class beauty packaging and award-winning turnkey formulas. We are a fast-paced, high-energy, entrepreneurial company with a stellar reputation for quality and innovation in the beauty packaging industry. We believe people are the foundation of our creativity and success. That is why our dynamic company culture embraces empowerment and welcomes change to create a creative work environment and encourage innovation.
Position Title: Associate Industrial Designer
Department: Product Design
FLSA Category: Salaried, Exempt
Summary
The Industrial Designer works within our design team to develop design assets, including packaging concepts, design prototypes, and product visualization, and will report to the Creative Director. They bring their design expertise with a strong sense of the beauty industry to the process. We strongly prefer this position to be based in New York.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Translate our strategic product & company objectives into innovative packaging solutions.
- Develop custom packaging designs for specific beauty brand customers.
- Visualize packaging ideas through compelling & inspiring product presentations.
- Collaborate closely with our engineering, sales & design team during the design process and align on strategic design narrative and output.
- Be hands-on and create packaging prototypes using 3D printing and other tooling methods.
- Assist with turning market and competitor insights into internal product analysis.
- Work with our design managers and demonstrate your own strong decision-making to maintain an on-brand design language and exceptional execution to detail.
- Contribute to our long-term design strategies & company development.
- Work within tight design deadlines and prioritize your own workload.
- Insert your innovative thinking and expert design point of view to drive our capabilities & standards.
- Stimulate dialogue, inspire others, and be willing to learn more. But most importantly, have fun.
Expectations for Success
- BFA or MFA in Industrial Design or related fields
- Minimum of 2 years’ experience in industrial/product design
- Beauty brand/packaging experience and/or strong sensibility for the beauty industry
- Proficiency in Adobe Suite, SolidWorks, and Keyshot
- Exceptional 3D modeling and visualization capabilities
- Experience with 3D printing and prototyping
- Strong product storytelling and presentation skills preferred.
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal. Must be able to communicate clearly and quickly to a wide audience of stakeholders and in various situations.
- Ability to successfully multitask and prioritize among running projects.
- Capacity to self-manage, working both independently and as part of a team.
Work Environment and Physical Demands
The work environment and physical demands are representative of those employees encounter while performing the essential functions of this job. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet to moderate in an office setting.
The employee is frequently required to be in a stationary position and regularly use the computer keyboard and mouse, and will view the computer monitor frequently. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, and reach with their hands. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance, stoop, kneel, or crouch. The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential job functions.
Be You. Be Aptar
Aptar is an equal opportunity employer. We believe that a diverse workforce is key to our success. We welcome applications from all members of society irrespective of age, sex, disability, sexual orientation, race, religion, or belief.