TEMP Packaging Designer

Temp - Packaging Designer

The Temp - Packaging Designer is responsible for creating inspiring and innovative exterior package design for Kendo Brands. This position is key to translating our branding message and strategy into compelling external package design.

Responsibilities:

• Create inspiring, strategic, and innovative ideas for compelling primary and secondary packaging designs.
• Review proposed designs with the Creative Director and SVP of Packaging prior to sharing with cross-functional teams to ensure design aesthetics and requirements are met.
• Ideate design concepts by developing consistent product and packaging codes across core products, line extensions, and limited-edition collections.
• Support package design development for upcoming programs/launches on designated brands. Partner with product development and packaging teams to achieve the highest level of quality for each project, understanding limitations due to timing, costs, etc.
• Support the presentation of packaging designs to the cross-functional team, including the development/completion of 3D renderings and comps.
• Extend approved master creative compositions and layouts into the various sizes and formats needed for products while maintaining the original creative intent and specifications (including dieline, special finishes, bleed, trim, type safety, resolution, and color mode); effectively manage files to ensure accessibility for print specifications.
• Collaborate with the Production team to ensure artwork is delivered accurately and on time.

Requirements:

• 5+ years of experience in design, and 1 year of experience in packaging; a BA in design is preferred.
• Passion for the beauty industry.
• Driven and creative individual with experience developing innovative package designs in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to meet tight deadlines, manage multiple projects, and work productively in a team environment are required.
• Very strong organizational skills.
• Experience in creating presentations from materials to concepts.
• Advanced Apple computer skills in Adobe Creative Cloud Suite, with a specialty in Illustrator, Photoshop, and InDesign.