Job Details
Client Overview: Our client, a global leader in home d cor, textiles, and design, is seeking a Packaging Design Coordinator to join their team in Glen Rock, New Jersey!
Role Overview: The Packaging Design Coordinator is a full time, in-house creative who will be focusing on Packaging/print design and development of packaging for home textile products including but not limited to area rugs, accent mats, towels, tabletop, pillows, throw blankets etc.
Packaging Design Coordinator Responsibilities:
- Design and manage packaging development from concept through production including but not limited to the creation/development of packaging, packaging releases, digital/pre-press review, and post-production review.
- Excellent use of layout and design to ensure consistent branding across all product categories.
- Report to Packaging Design Manager to make sure projects are on time to meet all deadlines.
- Coordinate with Sales, Production and Photo Studio to obtain information and imagery needed on packaging.
- Collaborate with international vendors for packaging production.
- Produce packaging design presentations for meetings and sales pitches.
- Implement the understanding and application of design for die lines of display packaging (PDQs) with the additional ability of creating 3D renderings for customer review.
Packaging Design Coordinator Qualifications:
- BA or BFA in Graphic Design, Marketing, Advertising, or similar field
- 1-3 years relevant design experience
- Proficient knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite: Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign are a must as well as working knowledge of Microsoft Office including Outlook, SharePoint and Teams
- Understanding of design, typography, layout principles, and production process
- Understanding and implementation of pre-press and post-production print requirements and specifications
- Experience with display packaging and die lines as well as individual product packaging.