Gourmet Home Products is a cutting-edge design house and a leading manufacturer of Houseware products, distinguished in the home industry as a company of quality, flexibility, and creativity since 2010. We specialize in Private Label business and carry a full line of our own stock merchandise. We work with many retailers nationwide serving all channels of distribution including Mid-Tier Department Stores, Specialty Stores, Discounters and Mass Merchants. No customer is too big or too small for Gourmet Home. Our private label programs consist of many of the top retailers in the Home industry. Our vertical operations are broad, offering a wide range of selections in almost every category. Gourmet Home designs, manufactures and delivers home products from basic core items to the latest trends.
Responsibilities:
Assist in development of mood boards, presentations and other materials for the design team and clients.
Create visually appealing and effective designs for team sharing.
Collaborate in photo studio and prop rooms; assist with preparation for client deliverables.
Present design concepts and research findings to internal teams across multiple locations.
Create packaging specifications and constructed mock-ups for client presentation.
Create vivid concept imagery and physical packaging mock-ups for sales presentations to clients.
Meet with sales department and clients to review and revise artwork.
Manage product lifestyle photo shoots of each product as necessary.
Must be able to design and layout die lines for new and existing products using Illustrator and Photoshop.
Coordinate design projects as directed through multiple associates from concept to final delivery of assets to factory.
Manage multiple projects with varying priority levels and tight deadlines.
Perform additional duties as assigned
Qualifications:
Minimum 2-3 years of experience in packaging design.
Advanced proficiency Adobe Suite (Photoshop & Illustrator).
Excellent analytical, prioritization, interpersonal and problem-solving skills.
Strong presentation, budgeting, project management (from conception to completion), and planning abilities.
Exceptional verbal and written communication skills including analysis, interpretation, and reasoning.
Strong grasp of mathematical concepts and their practical applications.
Ability to work well independently and collaboratively in a dynamic, deadline driven environment.
Self-motivated with critical attention to detail, deadlines and accurate reporting.
Proficient in reading, writing, and understand simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
Ability to work on-site in Manhattan, NY.Benefits
Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
Short-Term Disability (STD)
Critical illness Insurance
Accidental Insurance
401K
Paid time off (vacation, sick leave and Holidays)
Employee Assistance Program The salary range for this position is $65,000 to $75,000 annually, contingent upon experience and expertise. PLEASE INCLUDE PORTFOLIO LINK OR ATTACHMENT
