Senior Designer

About the job

Job Description

I. Purpose To lead and influence design and brand aesthetic across company touchpoints including primary and secondary packaging and corporate brand assets. The graphic designer will lead the design process from conceptualization to execution.

II. Primary Duties

• Collaborate with Director of Marketing and President on seasonal creative direction
• Responsible for executing design direction for key retail selling seasons including Valentine’s Day, Easter, Summer, Halloween and Holiday as well as every day and secondary seasonal product offerings
• Develop style guide, including fonts, print / pattern, and product inspiration, by season driving overall production development and visual inspiration for the brand. Guide used both internally for development team and externally for customers to position the company as a trend leader in the industry
• Product concepts for seasonal customer presentations
• Act as point person facilitating the flow of communication and design development among key internal and external parties designing and producing packaging for each key selling seasons and customers – from kick-off, to rounds of revisions, through to prepress printer approvals
• Assist team as needed in management of mock-ups for customer presentations
• Assist in the development of packaging solutions across numerous substrates and categories
• Key member of the product development team, contributing ideas, design iterations and a working knowledge of packaging solutions
• Manage die lines and technical details for packaging best practices in support of owned brand and private label partners
• Maintain corporate brand identity initiatives and touchpoints in partnership with Director of Marketing
• Project management
• Follow a development timeline to ensure tasks are being completed on time by all members of the team
• Other
• Create digital content for website and social media channels
• Contribute to team effort as needed

III. Knowledge & Experience IV. Contacts 2. External V. Responsibility

• Requirements
• Adept at Adobe Creative Suite, Microsoft Office
• Excellent design skills with an eye for shape, color, print/pattern and typography
• Experience with food packaging a must including application of food labeling regulations
• Ability to provide design direction and apply it to functional and appealing packaged goods
• 6+ years of experience preparing packaging for multiple packages/companies
• Attention to detail and organization
• Self-directed and collaborative a must
• Internal
• Frequent contact with all department heads and personnel.
• Frequent contact with companys. customers and suppliers.
  
  

Responsible for efficient and effective logistics and all related aspects as detailed above

VI. Physical Requirements

Requires the ability to move about the facility, communicate with contacts, and travel as needed. Must be able to operate office equipment and carry heavy boxes, up to 50 pounds.

VII. Social and Environmental Responsibility

Our Company embraces social and environmental responsibility and ongoingly puts policies and procedures in place to ensure care for our community, the environment, and for each other. Team members will ensure their daily activities and interactions are respectful, embrace sustainability, and reduce impact on the environment.

Social

• Embrace individuality and respect each other
• Look for ways the company can better support the community
• Participate in company volunteer efforts and/or community support
  
  

Environmental

• Use all resources efficiently, minimizing waste and water usage, recycle, save energy
• Look for ways the company can further its sustainability commitment
• Report electrical faults, water leakage or other environmental concerns to facilities or line manager.
  
  

Our Company is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

Disclaimer

The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.
The Planet Group of Companies is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.