Packaging Designer

SUMMARY:

The Packaging Designer will support the creative packaging team and collaborate on concepts and execution of both primary and secondary packaging: Including In-Line product development, Seasonal programs, Special collections, Collateral, Creative mailers and other various packaging related elements. This candidate is expected to be on site in our Soho office Tuesday – Thursday with remote work on Monday and Friday. This is a creative job, but requires technical and production skills in both 2-d and 3-d.

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Create highly innovative concepts and product designs in line with our overall brand strategy.
• Work closely with the various members of our creative package team to present design concepts and get approvals from all stake holders.
• Develop concept decks, mood boards, and manufacturing tech drawings.
• Create and modify 3-d models and renderings of packaging, special mailers, bags, gift boxes and other collateral.
• Manage projects as they go through approval and costing process’ - making revisions as necessary.
• Coordinate with other in-house teams including our Operations, Marketing, Corporate Package Development, Product Development, VM / Store Design, Digital and Image production teams.
• Adhere to, and help to formalize design standards and styles for new and existing product franchises.
• Help to develop and maintain a 3-d Product Library.
• Prepare and Release Design Direction with proper printing and manufacturing specifications.
• Prep 2-d files for initial test art and final art-work release.
• Prep and send 3-d files to internal and external vendors for prototyping as necessary.
• Work cross functionally to develop multiple iterations of designs for consumer testing.
• Awareness of sustainable manufacturing processes, and corporate sustainability goals.
• Preliminary design comping in-house.
• Work with external comp houses to create components for presentations and photoshoots.
• Share and supply artwork with retouching teams.
• Attend regular status meetings with cross functional groups.

POSITIONS REQUIREMENTS:

• 3-7+ years related experience
• Bachelor’s degree in a design related field required.
• Conceptual thinker, strong sense of graphic and type design.
• Able to ideate, develop, present and execute projects from start to finish in highest quality.
• Highly organized with ability to manage multiple projects under tight deadlines,
• Must be adaptable to shifting priorities and changing concepts.
• Reasonable knowledge of industrial design and manufacturing processes.
• Proficiency in Rhino 3D, Rendering in Keyshot required, with expert skills in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign).
• Experience with Microsoft OneDrive
• Strong knowledge of competitive landscape and design/fashion trends
• Challenges standard practices, and applies new and different ways of thinking to generate unique ideas
• Graphic illustration skills with ability to develop patterns and repeat graphics, Ability to draw or sketch is a plus