Packaging Design Assistant - Robert Half : Job Details

****This role is 5x a week onsite in Hazlet, NJ, no exceptions.****

Job Description:

The packaging designer assistant contributes to the packaging process by using their skills in graphic design to help make our products appealing to potential buyers through packaging.

Role Responsibilities:

- Assist & design new and innovative packaging for all categories of home textiles.

- Follow packaging guidelines for each customer and brand.

- Develop templates and specification of new packaging for hand-off to packaging production.

- Review soft and hard proofs of inserts, labels, and physical prototypes from overseas offices.

- Provide comments and approvals, coordinating with production timelines for a smooth process.

- Create art files for production as needed and collaborate with the production team for the accurate creation of packaging art files.

- Support in the development of new brands including logos, brand statements and positioning, packaging, and photography style guides.

Qualifications:

- 2 Years experience in a graphic design role

- Proficient in the Adobe Creative Suite, particularly Illustrator and Photoshop

- Ability to effectively communicate, especially via email with domestic and overseas partners.

- Experienced with the principles of branding including logo development, typograph, color theory, composition and coordinating graphics

- Understanding of tight deadlines and can multi-task several projects at various stages of development

- Role requires technical file creation for the mass production of soft-home goods packaging

- Strong understanding of packaging artwork preparation. This includes the use of die lines, scores/folds, proper dimensioning, color/material specifications and special feature call outs

- Able to function and multi-task in a fast-paced fashion environment

- Familiar with the functions of social media platforms (Instagram, Tik Tok, Facebook)

- Strong attention to detail with an emphasis on file accuracy, consistency, and quality execution

- Ability to execute physical mockups of packaging and concept boards when necessary

Packaging samples/portfolio are required.