Client Overview:
Our client is a leading company in consumer goods packaging, known for delivering innovative and visually compelling solutions. The organization partners with top retail brands to enhance product presentation and market impact. They foster a collaborative and creative work environment focused on professional growth and are currently looking to add a Packaging Designer Assistant to their team. Salary/Hourly Rate$26/hr - $32/hrPosition Overview The Packaging Designer Assistant supports the creation and execution of packaging and display designs from concept through to press-ready files. This role collaborates closely with Design and Marketing teams to ensure brand consistency and effective product presentation. It offers hands-on experience with major national brands in a fast-paced, deadline-driven setting.
Responsibilities Of The Packaging Designer Assistant:- Collaborate with the Packaging Designer and Corporate Creative Services team to develop design strategies across print and digital platforms.
- Support the Marketing department with creative insights and recommendations on various projects.
- Manage time efficiently to deliver high-quality work within deadlines.
- Produce and finalize packaging and display mechanicals to ready-for-press (RFP) standards.
- Build mock-up packaging to test dimensions and prepare physical samples for meetings.
- Assist in photo shoots to ensure alignment with design objectives.
- Partner with Packaging Developers and Production Artists to maintain design integrity.
- Retouch images for packaging and display materials as needed.
- Use Airtable to track projects through the go-to-market packaging process.
- Collaborate across cross-functional teams to advance shared business goals.
- Required Experience/Skills For The Packaging Designer Assistant
- Minimum of 2 years of experience in packaging design and POS displays.
- Strong creative, conceptual, and organizational design skills, with the ability to execute from concept to completion.
- Bachelor's degree in a related field.
- Expert-level proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite and Microsoft Office.
- Experience creating ready-for-press (RFP) mechanicals, photography knowledge, and photo retouching skills.
- Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams to solve problems.
- Preferred Experience/Skills For The Packaging Designer Assistant
- Knowledge of packaging production processes and materials.
- Experience with licensed branding and interpreting brand style guides for product extensions is a plus.
- Familiarity with Airtable or other project tracking/product management software such as PLM is a plus.
- Experience working with national retail brands.
- Strong communication skills for cross-team collaboration.
- Ability to adapt designs to meet cost targets and brand standards.
Education Requirements:
Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design, Packaging Design, or a related field is required.
Benefits:
Atrium Care Package available, upon eligibility (including healthcare plans, discount programs, and paid time off).
