What are the responsibilities and job description for the Package Designer position at BASIC FUN INC?
Package Designer
Basic Fun! is a dynamic global designer and marketer of classic, innovative children’s entertainment products that bring smiles to people of all ages. Our iconic brands and innovative product portfolio are sold by leading retailers and distributors in over 60 countries around the world. Basic Fun! has an omni-channel go-to market strategy with a strong presence online, in- store as well as in family entertainment venues. The Company is proud to have long-standing, valued product partnerships with A-List Licensors, including Hasbro, Disney, Mattel, Nintendo, Pokémon, Netflix, Coca Cola, Universal, Paramount, Warner Brothers, Cloudco Entertainment, NFL and NBA. Basic Fun! manages a portfolio of iconic powerhouse brands that include Care Bears™, Tonka®, Lite Brite®, K’nex®, Lincoln Logs®, Tinker Toys®, Playhut®, Uncle Milton®, Fisher Price Classics®, Mash’ems®, Littlest Pet Shop® and Arcade 1Up®, and many other trusted brands. All of us at Basic Fun! are dedicated to enriching lives and creating unforgettable moments through imaginative play.
Position Overview:
The Package Designer will take conceptual direction and work collaboratively with the Creative team and Marketing partners to create graphics and packaging based on requirements to meet the creative objectives of world class brands and clients, as well as inhouse projects. Contribute by suggesting fresh ideas, designing mockups, delivering quality design work, and being a hands-on team player. Basic Package Engineering and hand skills are required.
Qualifications:Responsibilities include but not limited to:
- Help to manage Basic Fun!'s brand and design, building an exciting and cohesive look across company collateral
- Creates graphics and packaging independently and take direction in a team based environment
- Edits image for print, web, and interactive mediums
- Generates mocks for pitching and proposals
- Prioritizes and manages multiple projects at once
- Contributes to team efforts by accomplishing tasks as needed
- Adheres to specifications and direction outlined by the creative director and client
- Understands and adhere to Basic Fun!'s standards of design
- Incorporates changes recommended by the client and creative director, and amend designs after feedback
- Understands the importance of following a brand guide document to ensure that assets are on brand, on strategy, and accurately executed based on approved assets and style guidelines
- Maintains a high level of knowledge and skill with all computer software related to the design and production of packaged goods and graphics
- Ensures and maintains a positive environment with team members
Skills, knowledge and abilities:
- Bachelor's degree in Package Design or related field or equivalent
- A minimum of 5 years of related experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience
- Have a diverse creative portfolio that showcases an in depth understanding of contemporary design practices.
- Expert knowledge in Adobe Creative Suite, including Photoshop, Illustrator and lnDesign
- Amazing attention to detail
- Manage time and work efficiently and effectively in a fast-paced, multi-project environment
- Have an excellent understanding of design fundamentals including layout and composition
- Desire to learn and contribute in a creative, collaborative environment
- Ability to interact with team members and other departments
- Understanding of package structure and engineering
- Ability to travel, as needed
- Basic creative hand skills as required
- Packaging/Graphic design: 5 years (Preferred)
- Adobe Illustrator: 5 years
- Adobe Photoshop: 5 years
- Adobe lnDesign: 1 year (Preferred)
- Full-time on-site position located at our company’s headquarter offices in Boca Raton, Florida.
We believe strongly in the philosophy that we are Better Together and that the collaboration and teamwork of being with each other in the office supports our culture the best. For this reason, we work in the office Monday through Thursday. We have chosen Friday as our weekly remote workday as we believe it to be the day that is most beneficial and effective for Basic Fun! and our employees.
OUR CORE VALUES!
- We Love Delivering WOW!
- Act with Integrity and Do the Right Thing.
- Inspire Passion for Creativity and Innovation.
- Be Disciplined to Create Lasting Impact.
- Play, Have Fun and Laugh Together.
- Embrace Humility.
- Pursue Growth and Learning.
- Hustle and Act with a Sense of Urgency.
- Commit to Excellence.
- Gratitude Keeps Us Grounded.
Basic Fun! is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
We are committed to creating a diverse environment and are proud of our inclusive culture.