Due to the business expanding, my client is now looking to recruit a Junior Packaging Designer to join their ever growing team.
They are looking to strengthen the packaging design team with a driven and proactive individual, who’s eager to learn and develop their existing skills, in an exciting and fast paced working environment.
Responsibilities:
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Produce and modify packaging design artwork
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Prepare and check files for printability and release.
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Make mock-ups and changes as needed.
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Use the Adobe Creative Suite proficiently.
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Support and learn from other designers.
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Keep up to date with packaging print technologies and best practices.
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Working collaboratively with a team of buyers, merchandisers and QC to develop packaging for new products.
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Use your creativity and expertise identifying trends within the market to produce commercial and trend-led designs.
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Briefing and directing photographers on shots required within projects.
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Understanding specific retailer requirements
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Producing artworks tailored for a range of different customers and leading retailers.
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Checking packaging specifications
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Problem solving for any issues that arise internally for a solution before approaching the customer.
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Willingness to assist colleagues in other departments during peak times.
Requirements & What they Looking For:
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Suitable for university/college leaver or someone with 1-2 years industry experience and a desire to learn from and progress within a team of experienced brand and packaging designers
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Ideas focused with an understanding of commerciality to ensure solutions are achievable
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Capable of working on own brand and license brands and following guidelines whilst pushing the boundaries to achieve the best possible solution
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Capable of taking a concept through to full and final print ready artwork
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Having a good understanding of cutter guides, packaging, typography skills and art working skills
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Good knowledge of Apple Mac and Adobe Creative Cloud software, including Illustrator and Photoshop
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Understanding of basic Microsoft Office tools.
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Attention to detail to ensure accuracy and precision in all design work.
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Demonstrates a strong work ethic, consistently working hard and diligently.
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Adaptive to changing project requirements and open to incorporating feedback and suggestions.
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Possesses excellent teamwork skills, effectively collaborating with colleagues and suppliers to achieve project goals.
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Excellent communication skills – confident speaking to internal and external customers.
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Ability to establish, develop and maintain relationships with professionalism.
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Organisation and prioritisation skills, with an exceptional eye for detail and ability to manage workloads efficiently.
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Highly motivated, creative and eager to conceptualise new designs
Only relevant candidates will be contacted