2. Main Purpose of Job:
· Working closely with your line manager, and the Marketing, Product, Engineering and PI Teams to design, artwork, consult and project manage all graphics and packaging elements from conception through to production
· Liaise with global colleagues and remote vendors to resolve design and manufacturing issues
· Control pack design to maintain product cost, focus and schedule.
3. Key Tasks/Main duties:
· Brainstorm and research initial concepts / designs including competitor packs
· Understand and interpret briefs from the global product design and marketing departments
· Provide written briefs for artwork, illustrations, photography and translations to external suppliers as required, being sensitive to building good working relationships
· Co-ordinate and attend photo shoots – then direct as agreed with Marketing
· Keep current with competitor / fashionable packs / trends
· Liaise with PI team on safety and legal pack requirements
· Consult with the product designers and engineering on the features, function, costs & manufacturing issues.
· Record all relevant project details, maintaining current project files (to be archived there after)
· Attend all relevant project meetings, be responsible for / complete pack specification document HK office.
· Analyse all quotes to confirm content and conclude all possible value engineering solutions.
· Negotiate competitive costs for all outsourced artwork, mock-ups, pack construction, illustrations, translations and photography
· Support process on approval of proofs / layouts / final print runs
· Co-ordinate and analyse information between the global offices
· Work with and build strong relationships with colleagues, suppliers and licensors
· Occasional international travel and off-site meetings
· Effectively plan your own time with regards to projects using the milestone and planning documents provided
· Monitor schedules / timelines through to production for review with your manager
· Provide pack mock-ups for previews / sample selections / listings etc as and when required
At Goliath, we are dedicated to building global brands while staying true to our roots as a family business. We embrace a mission that is both simple and powerful: bringing fun to every household. Our in-house development and marketing teams are the driving forces behind our worldwide reach, successfully delivering a wide range of toys and games
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