Job Title: Packaging Specialist/Designer
Location: Framingham MA
Contract duration: 3 months with possible extension
Responsibilities
- Partners with the Sr. Packaging Specialist to create compelling brand packaging that adheres to established brand packaging guidelines for a wide variety of products (boxes, hangtags, labels, etc)
- Compiles and releases any visual tools/artwork requested by both internal and external clients
- Follows-through from conception to shelf – providing approvals and overseeing successful execution of all components before press and delivery. Communicates with product development and applicable internal teams throughout the design process, including reviewing and proofing packaging.
- Responsible for adhering to all category deadlines, both internal and external.
- Collaborates with the Senior Packaging Specialist on any photography and photography requirements for packages.
- Assist Sr Packaging Specialist to design and execute prototypes for presentation and/or approval needs
- Performs special projects as assigned.
Skill Requirements:
- BFA or related degree in design preferred
- A minimum of 1-3 years design related experience
- Excellent sense of color, type and style
- Strong organizational, communication and presentation skills
- Ability to prioritize, handle multiple projects and work well under pressure
- Prior retail packaging design experience preferred
- Fluency in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop and InDesign) as well as supporting office programs
