TITLE

Designer, Brand & Packaging

LOCATION

New York, NY

REPORTS TO

Vice President, Global Creative

EXPERIENCE LEVEL

4+ Years experience working in print creative, ideally in beauty/personal care

EDUCATION

BFA in Graphic Design, or equivalent is preferred

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Designer, Brand & Packaging is responsible for assisting the Vice President, Global Creative in the concepting and creation of the brand’s print assets across all touchpoints. This includes, but is not limited to: art directing photoshoots, videoshoots, designing graphics for in-store fixtures, print ads, primary and secondary product packaging, direct-to-consumer and influencer collateral.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Create design direction for primary and secondary packaging concepts with a focus on carton production
Layout mechanical files for any print materials including packaging, visual merchandising, and misc. brand collateral
Proof print graphics, effectively communicate changes directly to vendor
Create options based on direction from VP Creative for brand’s print assets including Pre-Production, Production, and Post-Production of still and model photography and videos, when applicable
Create decks detailing design direction for campaigns, including storyboards
Mark-up photography for re-touching, work directly with photographers, stylists, and retouchers
Create gratis and collateral items for influencers, editors, etc.
Manage and provide direction and feedback to graphic designers and production artists, when necessary
Present artwork to cross-functional and executive team members

SKILLS

Mastery of Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign)
Additonal programs such as After Effects, and 3D Rendering programs preferred
Strong understanding of color theory, spatial relationships, information hierarchies, and composition
Keen eye for typography
Ability to work on multiple, fast-paced projects with short timelines
Up-to-date on trends in fashion, beauty, and pop culture
Confident and effective presentation skills
Understands packaging in a mass or masstige market
Enthusiactic designer, open to new opportunities