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Associate/ Assistant Packaging Designer

New York, NY 10001

Posted: 02/21/2025 Employment Type: Permanent Job Category: Print Packaging Job Number: AV707141220

Job Description

Associate/ Assistant _Packaging Designer
Overview:
 
The Associate Package Designer will support the daily activities of the packaging department to ensure accurate and timely production of packaging materials. 
 
Key Accountabilities:
  • Conduct market research to support trend finds and new concepts and create a recap of findings
  • Understand and support the print production process from start to finish and partner to suggest improvements for better efficiencies
  • Assist in the design and development of cost effective, innovative, and consumer friendly hang tags and structural designs
  • Update artwork, copy, and corresponding files according to both written and verbal feedback from stakeholders
  • Troubleshoot and communicate issues pertaining to vendor approvals and/or production changes
  • Update art and production files
  • Work directly with vendors to execute new developments and pricing
  • Partner to approve digital and physical submits from vendors inclusive of color, substrate quality, and finishes
  • Review and communicate any issues with the packaging sample schedule to ensure deadlines are being met and elevate concerns in order to brainstorm possible solutions
  • Partner in creating on-brand solutions for each project to help maintain brand integrity while supporting execution efficiencies where applicable across the total category
  • Create, update, and maintain development tracking charts, packaging brief submits and quality standards library
  • Communicate submit (sample & production) comments between the Packaging team and appropriate cross-functional teams    
  • Meet all deadlines in adherence to the seasonal design calendar
  • Special projects as assigned
Requirements
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Packaging Design, Graphic Design, Illustration, Fine Arts or related field
  • 2+ years of experience in the fashion industry (children’s wear knowledge a plus)
  • Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite, especially in Adobe Illustrator
  • Excellent organizational, communication and presentation skills with attention to detail
  • Work independently and effectively in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
  • Illustration skills a plus
Salary Description
$55,000 - $65,000 yearly
 

Meet Your Recruiter

Alonya Van Rooyen

From South Africa originally, Alonya has over 15 years of experience in fashion, accessories, footwear, & textiles. She has worked in various design and product development roles globally, including South Africa, Europe, and the US, giving her an international perspective on the industries.

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