Packaging Designer

JAKKS Pacific, Inc.; Santa Monica, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

JAKKS Pacific Inc. in Santa Monica, CA is seeking a Packaging Designer to join our Creative Services Division.

This hands-on role will prepare production-ready packaging files for print and help design packaging for licensed and in-house products. You will work with the art director, marketing and product teams to create dielines, package comps, and marketing materials while maintaining branding across multiple media and meeting tight deadlines.

Qualifications

• 2–3 years graphic design/packaging development experience in consumer products or toy industry.
• Degree in Packaging/Graphic Design, Illustration or related field.
• Expert in Adobe Photoshop & Illustrator; proficiency with Microsoft Office.
• Hands-on with ability to create mock-ups and work with cutting tools for samples.
• Knowledge of offset printing and packaging materials.

Responsibilities

• Prepare production ready packaging files for print.
• Design & conceptualize packaging for licensed and in-house products.
• Design logos, branding, displays, ads and related marketing materials.
• Coordinate with art director, marketing and product teams to complete samples.
• Post final mechanical art to suppliers and vendors.

Skills

Graphic design

Packaging development

Typography

Team collaboration

Education

Degree Packaging/Graphic Design

Tools

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe Illustrator

Microsoft Office

Job description

Packaging Designer

Full Time Regular Full-Time Santa Monica, CA, US

Salary Range: $70,304.00 To $75,000.00 Annually

JAKKS Pacific Inc. is an innovative, American, multinational toy company. Since 1995, Jakks has been creating toys, games, costumes, outdoor activities, leisure products and writing instruments for kids and adults. We are currently seeking an experienced Packaging Designer to join our Creative Services Division.

This is a hands-on role with multiple types of projects that include:

• Prepare production ready packaging files for print
• Design & conceptualize innovative packaging for licensed and in-house consumer products under the direction of the Director.
• Design logos, branding, retail & trade show displays, advertising, websites and other related marketing and sales materials.
• Coordinate with art director, marketing, and product teams for completion of sale sample requests.
• Post final mechanical art to the Hong Kong team or domestic vendors.

Responsibilities include:

• Maintenance and adherence to existing branding and style guides through different medias
• Create or adjust dielines for package and POP structures
• Create package comps/ mock-ups for presentations and production
• Must have good mechanical/production skills with excellent use of typography, layout and design

Requirements:

• 2-3 years graphic design/packaging development experience within the consumer product or (preferably) the toy industries.
• Degree Packaging/Graphic Design, Illustration or related field.
• Expert in Adobe CS Photoshop & Illustrator. Microsoft office.
• Hands on skills with ability to work with cutting tools to create mock-up samples.
• Knowledge of offset printing and packaging materials.
• Flexibility, creativity, enthusiasm for, and love of, the creative process.
• Works well as part of a team (an absolute MUST).
• Self-starting, self-motivating, and self-managing; a solid team player.
• Strong organizational skills are necessary, no exception.
• Ability to work against strict deadlines and rapid changes in regards to direction and priorities.
• Health and Wellness: Medical, dental, vision, disability, life & accident insurance and employee assistance program
• Savings: 401K matching, pre-tax spending accounts, and employee discount programs
• Compensation: JAKKS Pacific offers a competitive salary. Compensation for this role commensurate with experience, qualifications, location, and education and typically ranges from $70,304 - $75,000.

Company Overview

A leading designer and marketer of children’s toys and consumer products, JAKKS Pacific® is always on the lookout for talented, bright and creative individuals to join our ever-growing team.

Best known for our toy and entertainment products, JAKKS produces impressive and innovative products across multiple categories spanning from action figures, collectibles, and dolls, to high performance activity toys and vehicles, and let’s not forget our deep portfolios of beloved licensed characters. In other words, we work hard to make play more fun, and we believe it has paid off.

Included in Fortune’s 100 Fastest Growing Companies for four years in a row, and Forbes’ 100 Best Small Companies for three years, JAKKS is an aggressive and passionate company, with a commitment to customers and a dedication to growing our business.

Our goal is to continuously cultivate a talented and diverse workforce while providing a safe and productive work environment and an excellent career growth opportunity while working with a dynamic team who loves what they do and for a Company that ultimately makes children smile, play and succeed!

Jakks Pacific, Inc is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

No Recruiters Please. No relocation assistance is associated with this position.