Package designer job description
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Example package designer requirements on a job description
Package designer requirements can be divided into technical requirements and required soft skills. The lists below show the most common requirements included in package designer job postings.
Sample package designer requirements
- Bachelor's degree in graphic design or related field.
- Proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite.
- Understanding of print production processes.
- Knowledge of materials and packaging.
- Familiarity with layout and design principles.
Sample required package designer soft skills
- Creative problem-solving capabilities.
- Excellent written and verbal communication.
- Strong attention to detail.
- Ability to work under pressure.
- Time management skills.
Package designer job description example 1
Whole Foods Market package designer job description
We're searching for a Senior Packaging Designer to join our Amazon Fresh creative team. In this position, you will report to the Creative Director, Package Design and play a key role in the design exploration of Amazon Fresh's portfolio of private brands, from the rebranding of entire portfolio lines to categories within each.
You are a prolific designer that others on the team aspire to for both your hard skills and teamwork. You are strategic and understand the needs for brand differentiation and category breaks. No task is too large or small for you. While the Packaging Designers do not report to you, you are passionate about mentoring them with your talent and seeing them flourish.
This role is based in Austin TX, within the Whole Foods Market corporate offices. We are a people-first company and big egos don't work out here. We thrive on collaboration and have a laid-back, hard-working culture that thrives on having self-responsibility and earning trust. We fuel up on snacks. Lots of snacks.
Responsibilities
* Key role in design exploration of brand concepts, continuing to develop the system across multiple categories
* Leverages experience and consumer insights to establish and define cohesive design systems that can compete in multiple categories
* Ensures maintenance of brand standards by reviewing and approving all package design concepts, illustrations and photography
* Leverages in-depth understanding of inherent package printing challenges, to collaborate with internal cross-functional teams and external printers, problem solving to achieve the optimal results without compromising designs
* Ensures proper maintenance and archiving of package mechanicals and assets.
Skills
* Thorough understanding of package design, including various substrates in the food retail space
* Expertise in merchandising and how design impacts breakthrough and shoppability
* Able to impart focus by developing clear goals and priorities
* Ability to juggle multiple projects while maintaining a clear sense of priorities
* Serves as a trusted advisor from a creative/design perspective
* Collaborates with task/project stakeholders to identify, evaluate, and resolve emerging and anticipated issues
Qualifications
* 4+ years relevant experience OR equivalent combination of education and relevant experience
At Whole Foods Market, we provide a fair and equal employment opportunity for all Team Members and candidates regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, age, marital status, disability, or any other legally protected characteristic. Whole Foods Market hires and promotes individuals solely based on qualifications for the position to be filled and business needs.
You are a prolific designer that others on the team aspire to for both your hard skills and teamwork. You are strategic and understand the needs for brand differentiation and category breaks. No task is too large or small for you. While the Packaging Designers do not report to you, you are passionate about mentoring them with your talent and seeing them flourish.
This role is based in Austin TX, within the Whole Foods Market corporate offices. We are a people-first company and big egos don't work out here. We thrive on collaboration and have a laid-back, hard-working culture that thrives on having self-responsibility and earning trust. We fuel up on snacks. Lots of snacks.
Responsibilities
* Key role in design exploration of brand concepts, continuing to develop the system across multiple categories
* Leverages experience and consumer insights to establish and define cohesive design systems that can compete in multiple categories
* Ensures maintenance of brand standards by reviewing and approving all package design concepts, illustrations and photography
* Leverages in-depth understanding of inherent package printing challenges, to collaborate with internal cross-functional teams and external printers, problem solving to achieve the optimal results without compromising designs
* Ensures proper maintenance and archiving of package mechanicals and assets.
Skills
* Thorough understanding of package design, including various substrates in the food retail space
* Expertise in merchandising and how design impacts breakthrough and shoppability
* Able to impart focus by developing clear goals and priorities
* Ability to juggle multiple projects while maintaining a clear sense of priorities
* Serves as a trusted advisor from a creative/design perspective
* Collaborates with task/project stakeholders to identify, evaluate, and resolve emerging and anticipated issues
Qualifications
* 4+ years relevant experience OR equivalent combination of education and relevant experience
At Whole Foods Market, we provide a fair and equal employment opportunity for all Team Members and candidates regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, age, marital status, disability, or any other legally protected characteristic. Whole Foods Market hires and promotes individuals solely based on qualifications for the position to be filled and business needs.
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Package designer job description example 2
1-800-Flowers.com package designer job description
This position is responsible for the graphic design of packaging solutions across all channels for company products. This includes graphic development for outer cartons, containers, labels, bags, etc. Liaise with product development, merchandising groups and marketing to collect information and define criteria and objectives. Develop graphic concepts that represent the product category with our brand image, approved color palettes, and relate coordinating components. Develop comps to be used for presentations of proposed designs to gain consensus and feedback from internal customers.
Major responsibilities of the position are listed below. To perform the job successfully, an individual must be able to execute each essential duty satisfactorily. Other duties, assignments and specific projects may be assigned at the discretion of management. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
* Develop packaging graphic solutions for all Harry & David products to convey a brand-relevant and fresh look to our product offerings.
* Team with Senior Design Manager and Senior Designers to conceptualize and design from briefing to art upload.
* Liaise with product development, merchandising groups, legal and marketing to develop solutions that are cost efficient to produce while accurately conveying the brand image and attributes of the product.
* Develop seasonal toolkits
* Participate in brainstorms for seasonal and rebrand initiatives
* Oversee packaging development to pre-production samples, resolve any production issues with art
* Maintain the packaging graphic format, looks, and design imagery across retail, wholesale, and direct marketing channels to insure consistency.
* Become knowledgeable of FDA packaging requirements
* Ability to articulate design decisions
* Keep an updated library of resources for imagery, talent, materials, vendors, samples, etc. that we can access as designs are developed to keep our image fresh and stay competitive in the marketplace.
* Ensure that design efforts have consistency, quality control, and the highest standards of design excellence. This includes typographic savvy, pattern creation and an excellent eye for color.
* Proactively seek out ways to improve consistency and effectiveness of packaging for the company. Stay informed about company products, current graphic design trends and tools, and industry developments that may lead to future visual communications opportunities.
* Proactively seek opportunities to design content that can be leveraged across multiple campaigns and channels.
* Manages tasks and schedules to meet deliverable dates
* Tracks revisions of art files and provides status updates on assigned projects
* Other job duties as assigned.
* A degree in Graphic Design required. Preferably BFA or BA in Graphic Design.
* At least 3+ years design experience in art, graphics and product development.
* Strong fee-hand drawings and art skills plus proficiency in InDesign, Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop.
* Ability to handle and prioritize multiple projects in a fast paced and dynamic environment.
* Ability to create clear and organized art files for print.
* Knowledge of printing techniques for packaging.
* Prior experience with prioritizing and maintaining a multi project schedule.
* Prior experience in streamlining and maintaining production processes.
* Ability to identify and interpret graphics design needs and develop creative and responsive design concepts.
* Working knowledge of Graphic Design fundamentals/principles which includes: typography, layout to direct eye flow, color theory.
* Strong interpersonal, organizational and communication skills.
INDCH
About Harry & David
Since 1934, Harry & David has been America's premier choice in gourmet food gifting. Headquartered in Southern Oregon, Harry & David owns and operates 20 different orchards, spread over 100 square miles, featuring fresh yearly crops of handpicked delicious fruit, including peaches, Bosc pears and the iconic Royal Riviera pears. Harry & David offers a wide variety of options for everyday sharing and entertaining, including Moose Munch premium popcorn, Wolferman's Bakery , Cushman's and Stock Yards branded products. Harry & David is part of the 1-800-FLOWERS.COM, Inc. family of brands. Shares in 1-800-FLOWERS.COM, Inc. are traded on the NASDAQ Global Select Market, ticker symbol: FLWS.
Our Commitment to Diversity
At 1-800-FLOWERS.COM, Inc., we seek to inspire more human expression, connection, and celebration -- for everyone. This means fostering a culture of inclusion where our team members, customers, and partners feel respected, valued, and empowered. We believe that embracing diversity, and celebrating the uniqueness of every individual, makes us a better company.
Major responsibilities of the position are listed below. To perform the job successfully, an individual must be able to execute each essential duty satisfactorily. Other duties, assignments and specific projects may be assigned at the discretion of management. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
* Develop packaging graphic solutions for all Harry & David products to convey a brand-relevant and fresh look to our product offerings.
* Team with Senior Design Manager and Senior Designers to conceptualize and design from briefing to art upload.
* Liaise with product development, merchandising groups, legal and marketing to develop solutions that are cost efficient to produce while accurately conveying the brand image and attributes of the product.
* Develop seasonal toolkits
* Participate in brainstorms for seasonal and rebrand initiatives
* Oversee packaging development to pre-production samples, resolve any production issues with art
* Maintain the packaging graphic format, looks, and design imagery across retail, wholesale, and direct marketing channels to insure consistency.
* Become knowledgeable of FDA packaging requirements
* Ability to articulate design decisions
* Keep an updated library of resources for imagery, talent, materials, vendors, samples, etc. that we can access as designs are developed to keep our image fresh and stay competitive in the marketplace.
* Ensure that design efforts have consistency, quality control, and the highest standards of design excellence. This includes typographic savvy, pattern creation and an excellent eye for color.
* Proactively seek out ways to improve consistency and effectiveness of packaging for the company. Stay informed about company products, current graphic design trends and tools, and industry developments that may lead to future visual communications opportunities.
* Proactively seek opportunities to design content that can be leveraged across multiple campaigns and channels.
* Manages tasks and schedules to meet deliverable dates
* Tracks revisions of art files and provides status updates on assigned projects
* Other job duties as assigned.
* A degree in Graphic Design required. Preferably BFA or BA in Graphic Design.
* At least 3+ years design experience in art, graphics and product development.
* Strong fee-hand drawings and art skills plus proficiency in InDesign, Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop.
* Ability to handle and prioritize multiple projects in a fast paced and dynamic environment.
* Ability to create clear and organized art files for print.
* Knowledge of printing techniques for packaging.
* Prior experience with prioritizing and maintaining a multi project schedule.
* Prior experience in streamlining and maintaining production processes.
* Ability to identify and interpret graphics design needs and develop creative and responsive design concepts.
* Working knowledge of Graphic Design fundamentals/principles which includes: typography, layout to direct eye flow, color theory.
* Strong interpersonal, organizational and communication skills.
INDCH
About Harry & David
Since 1934, Harry & David has been America's premier choice in gourmet food gifting. Headquartered in Southern Oregon, Harry & David owns and operates 20 different orchards, spread over 100 square miles, featuring fresh yearly crops of handpicked delicious fruit, including peaches, Bosc pears and the iconic Royal Riviera pears. Harry & David offers a wide variety of options for everyday sharing and entertaining, including Moose Munch premium popcorn, Wolferman's Bakery , Cushman's and Stock Yards branded products. Harry & David is part of the 1-800-FLOWERS.COM, Inc. family of brands. Shares in 1-800-FLOWERS.COM, Inc. are traded on the NASDAQ Global Select Market, ticker symbol: FLWS.
Our Commitment to Diversity
At 1-800-FLOWERS.COM, Inc., we seek to inspire more human expression, connection, and celebration -- for everyone. This means fostering a culture of inclusion where our team members, customers, and partners feel respected, valued, and empowered. We believe that embracing diversity, and celebrating the uniqueness of every individual, makes us a better company.
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Package designer job description example 3
Blick Art Materials package designer job description
Our Senior Packaging Designer is a member of the creative team and plays a key role in ensuring our brand makes a consistent impact. Responsible for a variety of packaging and production-related tasks, including packaging design, file preparation, vendor coordination, and the creation of physical and digital mock-ups.
Responsibilities
+ Work closely with the Creative Director + Manager, Merchandising Team, and Senior Copywriter to concept, develop, and expand packaging solutions for multiple proprietary art supply brands.
+ Uphold and develop brand standards, maintain packaging style guides.
+ Assist with the development of new package designs, applying designs to new die lines or updating existing packaging.
+ Produce final art files and proof to internal customers and external vendors.
+ Prepare and release files to our packaging vendors with varied printing processes, troubleshooting as necessary to attain the best results while considering print limitations.
+ Archive completed projects on a timely basis.
+ Execute and coordinate all essential packaging mocks, including the creation of 2D/3D mock-ups.
+ Manage internal proofs and provide detailed feedback to vendor/team when changes are needed.
+ Maintain and nurture vendor/client relationships.
+ Monitor active packaging projects to ensure they remain on schedule.
+ Create and validate UPC barcodes.
Proficiencies and Skills
+ Strong and confident in concept, execution, and production.
+ Mastery of Adobe Creative Cloud and proficiency with Microsoft Office environment.
+ High-level strategist when presenting concepts that lead to quick answers and solutions.
+ Ability to produce effective 2D and 3D mock-ups.
+ Comfortable with numerous SKUs/projects; managing the details, reviews, and alterations.
+ Communicate effectively and professionally with other departments, from requests for additional assets or relaying/receiving feedback on projects.
+ Ability to work collaboratively but confident in their area of expertise by sharing new ideas and solutions.
+ Packaging prepress experience. Exceptional knowledge of the various print processes, inks, substrates, and color profiles.
+ Ability to troubleshoot/adjust vendor files to meet our printers' specifications.
+ Interest in packaging trends and industry sustainable efforts.
Qualifications
+ Bachelor's degree in design or art-related field required.
+ 5+ years of design experience, with at least 3+ years in packaging and branding.
Benefits Include:
+ Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
+ 401K & Profit Sharing Plan
+ Incentive Bonus Plans
+ Paid Holidays & Paid Time Off
+ Paid Parental Leave
+ Short-Term/Long-Term Disability
+ Training Opportunities
+ Basic & Optional Life Insurance
+ Employee Discount
Founded in 1911, Blick Art Materials is in its third generation of family ownership, and is the largest and oldest provider of art supplies in the United States.
At Blick Art Materials, our family owners and dedicated staff support the Visual Art Community by providing the widest selection of art supplies at the lowest prices. With extraordinary service and integrity, we strive to provide artists, educators, students, and our employees with the tools, assistance, and training they need to grow, innovate, and reach their creative potential.
Street: 1849 Green Bay rd
Post End Date: 12/8/2022
ID: 2022-3048
Responsibilities
+ Work closely with the Creative Director + Manager, Merchandising Team, and Senior Copywriter to concept, develop, and expand packaging solutions for multiple proprietary art supply brands.
+ Uphold and develop brand standards, maintain packaging style guides.
+ Assist with the development of new package designs, applying designs to new die lines or updating existing packaging.
+ Produce final art files and proof to internal customers and external vendors.
+ Prepare and release files to our packaging vendors with varied printing processes, troubleshooting as necessary to attain the best results while considering print limitations.
+ Archive completed projects on a timely basis.
+ Execute and coordinate all essential packaging mocks, including the creation of 2D/3D mock-ups.
+ Manage internal proofs and provide detailed feedback to vendor/team when changes are needed.
+ Maintain and nurture vendor/client relationships.
+ Monitor active packaging projects to ensure they remain on schedule.
+ Create and validate UPC barcodes.
Proficiencies and Skills
+ Strong and confident in concept, execution, and production.
+ Mastery of Adobe Creative Cloud and proficiency with Microsoft Office environment.
+ High-level strategist when presenting concepts that lead to quick answers and solutions.
+ Ability to produce effective 2D and 3D mock-ups.
+ Comfortable with numerous SKUs/projects; managing the details, reviews, and alterations.
+ Communicate effectively and professionally with other departments, from requests for additional assets or relaying/receiving feedback on projects.
+ Ability to work collaboratively but confident in their area of expertise by sharing new ideas and solutions.
+ Packaging prepress experience. Exceptional knowledge of the various print processes, inks, substrates, and color profiles.
+ Ability to troubleshoot/adjust vendor files to meet our printers' specifications.
+ Interest in packaging trends and industry sustainable efforts.
Qualifications
+ Bachelor's degree in design or art-related field required.
+ 5+ years of design experience, with at least 3+ years in packaging and branding.
Benefits Include:
+ Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
+ 401K & Profit Sharing Plan
+ Incentive Bonus Plans
+ Paid Holidays & Paid Time Off
+ Paid Parental Leave
+ Short-Term/Long-Term Disability
+ Training Opportunities
+ Basic & Optional Life Insurance
+ Employee Discount
Founded in 1911, Blick Art Materials is in its third generation of family ownership, and is the largest and oldest provider of art supplies in the United States.
At Blick Art Materials, our family owners and dedicated staff support the Visual Art Community by providing the widest selection of art supplies at the lowest prices. With extraordinary service and integrity, we strive to provide artists, educators, students, and our employees with the tools, assistance, and training they need to grow, innovate, and reach their creative potential.
Street: 1849 Green Bay rd
Post End Date: 12/8/2022
ID: 2022-3048
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Updated March 14, 2024
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