Packaging Production Designer

Packaging Production DesignerLocation: Hybrid in Framingham, MADuration: ~7 monthsPay: up to $35.50 an hour DOE Our retail client has a need for a Packaging Production Designer! This contract role will be roughly for 7 months and 40 hours a week. This role does require to be hybrid onsite in Framingham, MA. The PackagingSenior Packaging Designer is an integral member of a cross-functional team who delivers trend forward brand packaging solutions, enabling the businesses and brands to evolve globally. As the creative force responsible for driving the development of all packaging and branding across selected categories, you will oversee supplier relationships to ensure the packaging quality and deadlines are met. Partners in collaboration with Product Development and Buyers in identifying and creating successful brand packaging. You will direct team members, freelancers, and contractors in the design, content and execution of trend-right branding solutions. Responsibilities: Oversee the creation of trend forward brand packaging across various home categories.Partner with product development and merchandising to fill lifestyle needs by product category and influence the organization on design decisions.Collaborate cross-functionally to create compelling brand packagingEnsure the quality of the vendor's packaging through an established approval process and ensure all deadlines are met.Create and direct brand packaging for a wide variety of products (boxes, hangtags, labels, etc).Prioritize and direct designers, freelancers, interns andor contractors in design and content creation.Follow-through from conception to shelf - providing approvals and overseeing successful execution of all components before press and municate with product development and regulatory teams throughout the design process, including reviewing and proofing packaging.Establish parameters of acceptable tolerances in printcolorconstruction while developing and implementing methods to improve efficiencies.Manage the photography and photography requirements for packages. Direct styling, ensures photo quality, content, and that timeline requirements are met.Partner with legal and trademark administrator in researching new brand names, and ensures all legaltrademark requirements are met. Qualifications: BFA or related degree in design preferredA minimum of 5-8 years design related experienceProven results managing multi-disciplinary design teams or designersDemonstrated experience guiding business stakeholders through the design process, delivering vision and adhering to brand integrityAbility to think across multiple platforms including product, merchandising and new forms of brand communicationManagement experience to influence, drive change and drive vision is requiredIn depth knowledge of design and cultural trends to develop cohesive design solutionsExcellent sense of color, type and styleStrong leadership, organizational, communication and presentation skillsAbility to prioritize, handle multiple projects and works well under pressureFluency in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop and InDesign) as well as supporting office programs

Created: 2024-10-27