Graphic Designer / Packaging Specialist at TalentBurst
Framingham, MA
About the Job
Mid-Level Graphic Designer / Packaging Specialist
Location: Framingham, MA – hybrid (onsite 2 times a week)
Duration: 5 months
Start: ASAP
The Packaging Specialist is an integral member of a cross-functional team who delivers trend forward brand packaging solutions, enabling the businesses and brands to evolve across our global divisions. As the creative force responsible for the development of all packaging and branding across selected categories, you will build and ensure all packaging quality and deadlines are met. Partners with Senior Packaging Specialist in collaborating with Product Development, Vendors, Agents, GBOs and Buyers in creating and executing successful brand packaging.
Responsibilities:
Location: Framingham, MA – hybrid (onsite 2 times a week)
Duration: 5 months
Start: ASAP
The Packaging Specialist is an integral member of a cross-functional team who delivers trend forward brand packaging solutions, enabling the businesses and brands to evolve across our global divisions. As the creative force responsible for the development of all packaging and branding across selected categories, you will build and ensure all packaging quality and deadlines are met. Partners with Senior Packaging Specialist in collaborating with Product Development, Vendors, Agents, GBOs and Buyers in creating and executing successful brand packaging.
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 any visual tools/aids requested both internally and externally.
- Compiles and releases artwork files to vendors and Global Buying offices.
- Responsible for any sample and print production approvals.
- Confirms approval requirements have been met.
- Archives produced images and graphics
- 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.
- Assists Sr Packaging Specialist to design and execute prototypes for presentation and/or approval needs
- Performs special projects as assigned.
- BFA or related degree in design preferred.
- A minimum of 3-5 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.
- Fluency in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop and InDesign) as well as supporting office programs.