Packaging Graphics Designer, Home Products

Fourth Floor; New York (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Fourth Floor seeks a creative packaging graphic designer to join a dynamic team in New York. The role involves driving packaging concepts from ideation through final execution, crafting detailed dyelines, and ensuring production accuracy while collaborating with vendors.

Ideal candidates have a strong portfolio, expert print knowledge, and the ability to stay ahead of packaging trends in a fast-paced setting.

Qualifications

• Packaging design experience with a strong portfolio.
• Branding and logo design skills.
• Detail-oriented and able to work in fast-paced environments.
• Excellent verbal and written communication with vendors and teams.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Create innovative packaging concepts and product graphics from ideation to execution.
• Develop detailed dyelines for packaging composition.
• Ensure smooth and accurate production processes.
• Collaborate with vendors on design specifications.
• Problem solve and improve production efficiency.
• Apply expert knowledge of print materials and techniques.
• Stay current with industry trends and regulatory compliance to push design.

Tools

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe InDesign

Job description

Our rapidly growing wholesale houseware client, is seeking a creative junior to senior level packaging graphic designer to join their dynamic team!

Responsibilities:

• Create innovative packaging concepts & product graphics from ideation to execution
• Develop detailed and innovative dyelines for packaging composition
• Ensure smooth and accurate process through production
• Work with vendors on design specifications
• Problem solve and create efficiency for any production challenges
• Expert knowledge in print materials and techniques for optimal execution
• Keep abreast with industry trends, emerging innovations and compliance to push design

Qualifications:

• Experience with a design team or agency
• Experience as a Packaging Designer, with a strong portfolio or work examples
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign
• Solid understanding of packaging design, printing, materials, and structure
• Knowledge of printing materials and techniques, including sustainability efforts
• Impeccable branding and logo design skills
• Expert hand skills and an able to create mockup packaging for client presentation
• Detail-oriented and ability to work in a fast-paced everchanging environment
• Retouching capabilities for packaging assets as needed
• Able to manage multi-task, have a sense of urgency and communicate concisely
• Effective verbal and written communication skills to liaise with vendors and internal teams