Packaging Designer

Job Title: Packaging Designer

Company Description A wholesaler best known for its extensive childrenswear presence in off-price, clubs, farm + fleet stores, department stores, and big box/mass is searching for a packaging designer.

With offices in New York and Shanghai, they operate with a team of 70+ professionals, ranging from designers to sourcing experts, sales teams, and operations staff.

Job Description :

• Design creative and functional packaging solutions for all baby apparel, accessory, and sleepwear products
• Digital and physical packaging and trim submissions to the license and/or customer for approvals.
• Ensure packaging and trim for each program reflect the design direction and brand’s identity.
• Prepare production-ready assets, including technical files, dyelines, and artwork for manufacturing.
• Work with suppliers and vendors to ensure that packaging and trims are produced to specification.
• Ensure packaging and trims meet both aesthetic and functional standards before mass production.
• Create and maintain apparel packaging and trim production guides with the required and most up-to-date item details.
• Effectively communicate product statements and features through package design
• Design private-label branding packaging – hangtags, header cards,

Qualifications:

• 3+ years’ experience with a background in packaging design with a strong understanding of brand/graphic design
• Expert understanding of all aspects of packaging components, including packaging structure, dieline creation, preparing files for printer/vendor
• Expert use of Adobe Illustrator
• Experience with 3D programs is a plus
• Strong portfolio of design work showcasing ability to conceptualize, design and execute current packaging
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet tight deadlines.
• Excellent eye for detail and color.

Salary $80,000-$90,000