Junior Graphic Designer packaging

Main Purpose of Job:

· Working closely with your direct line manager and the Marketing, Product, Engineering and PI teams, assist to consult, design and project manage all packaging elements from conception through to production

· Help liaise with global colleagues, vendors & external suppliers to resolve design and production issues

· Assist control of the pack design to maintain product cost, focus and schedule

3. Key Tasks/Main duties:

· Assist brainstorms 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 and photography to external suppliers

· Attend photo shoots where relevant

· Keep current with competitor / fashionable packs / trends

· Consult 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

· Complete pack specification documents under the guidance of your line manager

· Analyse all quotes with your line manager to confirm content and conclude all possible value engineering solutions for your pack design

· Discuss competitive costs with your line manager before accepting any quotes for all outsourced work

· Develop good relationships with colleagues, external suppliers or licensors

· Support process on approval of proofs / layouts / final print runs

· Assist in co-ordinating and analysing information between the global offices

· Attend off-site meetings accompanied by a senior and occasional international travel where necessary

· Learn to plan your own time with regards to projects (with direction from your line manager)

· Monitor schedules / timelines through to production (again with direction from your line manager)

· Develop budget management skills and awareness of costs and risks to the business

· Provide pack mock-ups for previews / sample selection / listings etc as and when required

· Always update / inform your line manager before undertaking any task / decision

· Try to always propose solutions and direction with regards to your project work