Packaging Designer
New York, NY
Full Time
Design
Entry Level
Job Summary:
The Packaging Designer is responsible for creating innovative, functional, and aesthetically appealing packaging solutions for a variety of products within the accessories division (legwear, bodywear, bags, hats) that ensure alignment with brand identity, consumer expectations, regulatory standards, and production requirements. This role involves working in a fast-paced environment on both the creative and technical sides of packaging to achieve company goals and enhance customer experience.
Essential Functions (Including but not limited to):
Qualifications/Requirements:
Physical Demands and Working Conditions:
The physical demands and working conditions of this position are representative of what must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of the position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable an individual with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The functions of this position are typically performed in an office setting and the noise level in the work environment is usually quiet to moderate.While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to walk. The employee is occasionally required to stand and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision and distance vision.
General Acknowledgement & Employment At-Will:
Employment in this position requires adherence to all policies and procedures set forth by United Legwear & Apparel Company. This position description is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities of the position, is not a contract and is subject to change at any time, with or without notice, by the employer. Furthermore, all employees are employed at-will with United Legwear & Apparel Company and are employed for no definite period of time and employment may be terminated without cause or notice.
The Packaging Designer is responsible for creating innovative, functional, and aesthetically appealing packaging solutions for a variety of products within the accessories division (legwear, bodywear, bags, hats) that ensure alignment with brand identity, consumer expectations, regulatory standards, and production requirements. This role involves working in a fast-paced environment on both the creative and technical sides of packaging to achieve company goals and enhance customer experience.
Essential Functions (Including but not limited to):
- Create and design packaging for a variety of brands and product categories; bellybands, hangtags, boxes, and more.
- Ensure packaging for each program reflect the design direction, brand’s identity, and customer/distribution requirements.
- Create conceptual design boards and appealing presentations for internal teams (design, sales) and external partners (brands, customers).
- Digital and physical packaging submissions to the license and/or customer for approvals.
- Packaging development with multiple factories; detailed layout review, cost and lead time comparison, and sample execution to establish approved color and quality standards.
- Prepare artwork, dielines, mockups, technical files, and production-ready assets for manufacturing.
- Work with suppliers and vendors to ensure that packaging is produced to specification and within the required timelines.
- Ensure packaging meets both aesthetic and functional standards before mass production.
Qualifications/Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in design or related area and some work experience in the design industry.
- Highly proficient in MAC OS, Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop
- Experience in Graphic and Packaging Design and Development
- High creativity and artistic abilities with keen attention to detail and ability to visualize in three dimensions.
- Proficient computer skills to include Adobe Suite programs and Microsoft Office (Excel and Word).
- Strong organizational skills that reflect ability to perform and prioritize multiple tasks and workload efficiently and seamlessly and follow-up.
- Excellent written and verbal skills as required for effective interpersonal communication.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively with a team under critical time frames.
Physical Demands and Working Conditions:
The physical demands and working conditions of this position are representative of what must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of the position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable an individual with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The functions of this position are typically performed in an office setting and the noise level in the work environment is usually quiet to moderate.While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to walk. The employee is occasionally required to stand and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision and distance vision.
General Acknowledgement & Employment At-Will:
Employment in this position requires adherence to all policies and procedures set forth by United Legwear & Apparel Company. This position description is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities of the position, is not a contract and is subject to change at any time, with or without notice, by the employer. Furthermore, all employees are employed at-will with United Legwear & Apparel Company and are employed for no definite period of time and employment may be terminated without cause or notice.
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