Senior Packaging Designer - Beauty Brand NYC

Our client is seeking a Senior Packaging Designer to join their team on a temporary basis in their New York office!

Responsibilities

• Create highly innovative concepts and product designs in line with overall brand strategy
• Manage the design and production of all product packaging. Includes concept presentations (concept decks, mood boards, drawings, renderings, and models), managing of all departmental DTO’s, packaging standards
• Design across various consumer touchpoints, including ability to design for specialty-multi, open-sell
• Work with comp houses on all presentation comps
• Oversee and manage packaging artwork and retouching
• Attending press runs and other production runs
• Work closely with all cross functional departments and attend regular status meetings with various external groups
• Comfortable working as part of multi-disciplinary teams, collaborating effectively with colleagues in marketing, packaging development, 360 creative, technical development and third-party vendors.
• Support with sourcing and utilize outside vendors, artists, and designers for new innovative package solutions.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of related experience in the beauty industry
• BA or BFA in Industrial Design, Packaging Design, Graphic Design or related field
• Conceptual thinker, strong sensibility for shape and 3D visualization. Being able to ideate, develop, present and execute projects from start to finish in highest quality
• Highly organized. Ability to manage multiple projects under tight deadlines, on budget and can adapt changing priorities and creative approach
• Knowledge of industrial and manufacturing processes, finishes and materials
• Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign), 3D CAD/ Modelling and rendering experience in Mac environment. Proficient in SolidWorks, Rhino and/or other 3D modeling program
• Strong knowledge of competitive landscape and design/fashion trends

Please submit your resume for consideration.

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