What are the responsibilities and job description for the Packaging Designer position at Randstad Enterprise?
Our client, a Global Beauty Brand, is seeking a Global Packaging Designer for a contract position.
The role requires talent to report into the Soho NYC offices minimally 3-4 days/week – please do not apply if you are not comfortable with this requirement.
The role will begin at 3 months and extended based on performance and overall business needs. Ideally, seeking a permaconsultant for the right person!
Primary Objective:
The Sr Designer, Global Packaging Design will support the strategic creative development and execution of all the brand primary, secondary packaging, seasonal programs, collateral items, bags, and creative mailers. This role drives creative innovations and collaborates with the Director of Packaging Design to identify new packaging opportunities for the cosmetic brand.
Responsibilities:
*Create highly innovative concepts and product designs in line with overall brand strategy
*Manage the design and production of all product packaging. Includes concept presentations (concept decks, mood boards, drawings, renderings, and models), managing of all departmental DTO’s, packaging standards
*Design across various consumer touchpoints, including ability to design for specialty-multi, open-sell
*Work with comp houses on all presentation comps
*Oversee and manage packaging artwork and retouching
*Attending press runs and other production runs
*Work closely with all cross functional departments and attend regular status meetings with various external groups
*Comfortable working as part of multi-disciplinary teams, collaborating effectively with colleagues in marketing, packaging development, 360 creative, technical development and third-party vendors.
*Support with sourcing and utilize outside vendors, artists, and designers for new innovative package solutions.
Qualifications:
*5 years of related experience in the beauty industry
*BA or BFA in Industrial Design, Packaging Design, Graphic Design or related field
*Conceptual thinker, strong sensibility for shape and 3D visualization. Being able to ideate, develop, present and execute projects from start to finish in highest quality
*Highly organized. Ability to manage multiple projects under tight deadlines, on budget and can adapt changing priorities and creative approach
*Knowledge of industrial and manufacturing processes, finishes and materials
*Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign), 3D CAD/ Modelling and rendering experience in Mac environment. Proficient in SolidWorks, Rhino and/or other 3D modeling program
*Strong knowledge of competitive landscape and design/fashion trends
How You Will be Successful:
*Ensure you always have “a finger on the pulse”
*High level of curiosity
*Challenge standard practices, and apply new and different ways of thinking to generate new ideas/opportunities
*Demonstrate flexibility
*Encourage self & others to be creative in your approach to work
*Influence internally and externally to gain commitment, agreement and support
*Actively build relationships
*Create and sustain an environment of trust and collaboration