Package Designer Job Description
Package designer
provides creative development and guidelines for creative teams through design layout and photography best practices to reinforce THD's brand strategy.
Package Designer Duties & Responsibilities
To write an effective package designer job description, begin by listing detailed duties, responsibilities and expectations. We have included package designer job description templates that you can modify and use.
Sample responsibilities for this position include:
Work closely with other departments to develop new concepts together and will participate in weekly cross-functional meetings to discuss and track projects
Illustrate or prototype concepts quickly to share with the team
Prepare and check final artwork before it is released for production
Develop concepts and present seasonal print/pattern design proposals and colorways
Request & review samples of soft goods including cosmetic bags and tote bags
Prepare final artwork for bags and packaging within Clinique promotional programs
Assist in the development and specification of promotional accessories such as lipstick
Cases, compacts, charms, hardware, and keychains
Create graphic layouts for primary & secondary packaging within brand guidelines and aesthetic
Participate in development sessions with internal Marketing departments to discuss projects and account for the status of existing projects
Package Designer Qualifications
Qualifications for a job description may include education, certification, and experience.
Education for Package Designer
Typically a job would require a certain level of education.
Employers hiring for the package designer job most commonly would prefer for their future employee to have a relevant degree such as Bachelor's and Associate Degree in Education, Graphic Design, Engineering, Design, Associates, Technical, Marketing, Visual Design, Science, Construction Management
Skills for Package Designer
Desired skills for package designer include:
Allegro
Ansys and Sigrity simulation tools
Layout effect on SI & PI performance
Substrates manufacturing process
Cadence layout tools
Design with photography
2D CAD system
Die-lines
Excel necessary
ISTA protocols
Desired experience for package designer includes:
Resolve issues of function, performance, and manufacturability together with the Package Engineering department
Be aware of scheduling during design development and production phases of projects
You can communicate your thoughts clearly and thoughtfully listen to comments to create the best product possible
Interests in textiles, art, photography, or painting appreciated
Design part of a seasonal collection or line for Home fragrances
Conceptualize and design multiple creative solutions
Package Designer Examples
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Package Designer Job Description
Job Description Example
Our innovative and growing company is hiring for a package designer. Please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications. While this is our ideal list, we will consider candidates that do not necessarily have all of the qualifications, but have sufficient experience and talent.
Responsibilities for package designer
- Create Design Turn Overs (DTO) and finalize artwork for hand-off to the Production Team Order
- Support Senior Designer and Designers to create concept and design options for their category/ies
- Update design board layouts and printouts, including concept boards
- Assist in researching trends and patterns for upcoming seasons
- Provide approved designs and design direction to mechanical art team for development of technical specifications
- Assist in photo shoots as needed
- Order / manage comps and color targets both through comp houses and internal team
- Obtain good knowledge in typography and ability to stylize sophisticated logo lockup options
- Composite Photoshop images with multiple swipe art to based on the specific art direction
- Create in-house mockups and presentation materials for meetings
Qualifications for package designer
- Strong design skill set with high sensitivity to typography and layout
- Ability to manage direct reports under pressure while maintaining own assignments
- Creating multiple creative solutions
- Creating Design Turn Overs (DTO)
- Finalizing artwork for Production Team
- Partner in the design of cohesive and brand relevant package programs, contributing from concept through final production
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Job Description Example
Our growing company is searching for experienced candidates for the position of package designer. To join our growing team, please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications.
Responsibilities for package designer
- Develop layouts for photography as it pertains to Holiday packaging
- Participate in development sessions with internal Marketing departments to discuss objectives and strategies of upcoming projects
- Manage and track the development of samples for all bags and accessory items between the New York office and various international manufacturing locations
- Liase with the Visual Merchandising and Digital teams, integrating Holiday themes into our point of purchase, expanding the consumer experience
- Following established style guides to build artwork line extension files
- Pre-flight formatting
- Creation of mock-ups
- Large format printing
- Offloading / uploading to FTP sites
- Simple/complex photo retouching
Qualifications for package designer
- Interact with Corporate Package Development and Engineering staff to resolve issues of function, performance, manufacturability and schedule during design development and production phases of projects
- Responsible for overseeing all phases of projects to meet deadlines
- Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams including Creative, Marketing, Product Development and Packaging Engineering
- Detail oriented, self-starter who will participate in all aspects of the holiday programs from concept through execution
- Ability to successfully present and communicate work in presentations to internal teams and senior management
- Basic knowledge and understanding of technical aspects of packaging, packaging materials and manufacturing processes
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Job Description Example
Our company is growing rapidly and is hiring for a package designer. We appreciate you taking the time to review the list of qualifications and to apply for the position. If you don’t fill all of the qualifications, you may still be considered depending on your level of experience.
Responsibilities for package designer
- Issue Purchase Order Requests
- Monitor project budgets
- Agile in working in the 3D and 2D world of package design
- Make creative decisions on individual projects
- Interface with package development and other areas to execute all projects in a creative, timely, and cost-efficient manner
- Communicate design specs clearly in order to get accurate product comps
- Adapt designs based on feedback, incorporating comments for finalization
- Apply processes to understand/anticipate the needs of the customer in order to exceed customer expectations
- Collaborate and follow-up on deliverables with vendors and key partners throughout the design process
- Effectively interpret brand needs as outlined in creative briefs and translate them into compelling packaging designs
Qualifications for package designer
- Work within and help manage project schedules and deadlines
- Implement and Supervise retrieval and storage of work in progress
- Create and execute final designs
- Order project comps
- Review re-touching and match prints / vendor proofs
- Participate in product development feasibility discussions
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Job Description Example
Our innovative and growing company is looking to fill the role of package designer. If you are looking for an exciting place to work, please take a look at the list of qualifications below.
Responsibilities for package designer
- Initiate and oversee the design board layouts and printouts
- Provide approved designs and design direction to specification / mechanical team for development of technical specifications
- Research trends and patterns for upcoming seasons - identify fashion trends - apply them for product / label design
- Provide art direction to designers
- Support Senior Designers and Designers to create concept and design options for their category/ies
- Update design board layouts and printouts
- Develop layouts for photography as it pertains to Travel Retail and Special Projects packaging
- Partner with other teams within the Creative department to ensure a cohesive story
- Support the Regional Business Unit (RBU) regarding Sales and Sourcing projects Design solutions
- They will serve as the Point Person for packaging execution with the cross functional teams (coordinating all of the codes, required copy, romance copy, and communicating clearly to the design agency)
Qualifications for package designer
- Multi-disciplinary designer with a background in Graphic Design and/or Industrial
- Minimum 2 years experience in a graphic design position specifically designing packaging
- Attention to detail, general organization and project management skills
- Knowledge of photo library and assets
- Understanding of commercial and digital printing
- Visual strategy (typography and photography)
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Package Designer Job Description
Job Description Example
Our innovative and growing company is hiring for a package designer. Please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications. While this is our ideal list, we will consider candidates that do not necessarily have all of the qualifications, but have sufficient experience and talent.
Responsibilities for package designer
- Understanding of production and pre-press are a plus
- Experience in operating sample table cutting devices
- Have understanding of when a style guide deviation may be needed
- Be an idea generator, presenting multiple designs to the internal creative team
- Incorporate knowledge and experience of prints, graphics, and trends into commercialized designs
- Be aware and passionate about key fashion/beauty market trends
- Deliver product designs
- Adapt designs based on feedback
- Ensure designs meet the budget and time commitments required
- Assist and contribute in all phases of a packaging project, from initial exploratory through project release as needed
Qualifications for package designer
- Familiarity with design software in Mac environment (specifically the Adobe Design Suite)
- Creative energy tempered with understanding of corporate environment limitations
- Can effectively communicate with team and clients
- Ability to prioritize tasks and deal with pressure of simultaneous short deadlines
- 3-5 years in packaging design
- Strong skills in InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop