Packaging Designer - Industrial Color Extended
CoCreativ
- New York City, NY
- $95,000-114,000 per year
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Graphic/Packaging Designer to create package designs for skincare launches, seasonal programs, collateral and gift sets; experience in Beauty/Luxury industry a plus but not required
- Must be able to take ownership of projects from inception through production including final mechanicals
- Must follow and uphold brand guidelines and work within the brand codes; however, you can (and we encourage you to) push boundaries and experiment within our creative sandbox
- Exceptional at rendering (not 3D) concepts in AI or Photoshop; retouching capabilities are a must, organized with meticulous attention to detail
- Team player who is comfortable working with both Creative and cross-functional team members.
- Attend meetings, work directly with Project Manager on project needs and timelines
- Effective verbal and written communicator
- Designers are expected to work on everything from line extensions and basic mechanicals to larger global hallmark programs; leave egos at the door
- Self-starter who is able to manage their own time; will be part a team but must have the drive to keep things moving
- Timelines are tight with very quick turn-around; we are looking for someone who can keep a cool head and is able to function in high-pressure situations
- Must have a great eye for color, able to review and provide feedback on color proofs, color matching samples, etc.
- Graphic Designer with at least 5 years of experience
- Portfolio demonstrates branding/graphic and packaging designs; show work relevant, but not limited to the Luxury Beauty/Fashion market
- Proficient in mechanical creation and typesetting
- Exceptional knowledge of print, file preparation for print and on-press experience
- Expert in Adobe Creative Suites: Illustrator, Photoshop and InDesign
- Meticulous 2D rendering and concept retouching capabilities are a must
- Comfort and familiarity creating DTO’s (Design Turn-Overs); able to visualize packaging structures and construction and translate
- Illustration, hand drawing or pattern creation skills a plus