Consumer Packaging Graphic Designer

This is an in-house employee position for local applicants only. Portfolio and resume required, showcasing packaging design skills. Required Candidate Qualifications • A high level of accuracy and careful attention to detail in everything you do is critical • Flexible and able to work well under pressure, sometimes pivoting from task to task in a given day to meet short deadlines • Must be self-motivated, professional, organized and possess excellent oral and written communication skills • Punctual, dedicated, hardworking, and accountable, with a strong work ethic • Ability to meet deadlines and manage work load effectively • 3 + years in-office experience working as a graphic designer in consumer packaging design • Must have prior CPG packaging experience • Must have worked on packaging from initial ideation to final production • Must have strong knowledge of printing techniques and fully understand proofing and printing process • Comping experience a plus Job requirements: • This position requires both creativity and production capabilities • Packaging design, PowerPoint presentations, product photos & editing • Collaborate with product development, product marketing and packaging to create highly desired designs • Acute awareness of trends in the marketplace and how it relates to the brand • Demonstrates flexibility and is able to excel in ambiguous situations • Displays ability to leverage knowledge of organization and industry • Recognizes and acts quickly on short-term opportunities consistent with the company’s strategic direction • Preparing press-ready files, critical review of color proofs, tracking project status and timelines • Sales team support - detailed PowerPoint presentations. Essential Job Functions: • Concepting new artwork designs based on given direction with quick deadlines • Creating detailed dielines from scratch for new packaging • Creating necessary digital, physical mock ups and presentations for buyers • Prepress art files for print using printer guidelines • Must have experience working closely with production/printing vendors domestically and overseas — ability to communicate with them regularly and run QA as needed • Proofing - reviewing proofs at all stages, tracking all revisions, organizing & maintaining proof files • Creating, maintaining spreadsheets for print production tracking • Photographing product samples & parts for mock up use • Organizing & maintaining art server • Updating and maintaining the company website • General assistance on projects as needed