Creative Designer

Cartamundi East Longmeadow LLC•Dallas, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Join the worldwide leader in playing cards and in “play” solutions. Play is what keeps us going, and it always has been our greatest motivation. That's why we live different, play different. We are seeking an experienced Creative Designer – Collectibles Division to deliver innovative creative solutions for collectible cards and packaging. Working directly with the commercial team and customers, this role is responsible for crafting unique, high-quality designs that align with customer needs and production requirements. The position collaborates with a global team of project managers, engineers, R&D specialists, and production experts. The position aims to drive creativity, maintain project timelines, and support multiple Cartamundi divisions, including Collectibles, Entertainment, and Group projects.

Requirements

3-5 years in a similar role preferred
Bachelor's degree preferred but not required
Moderate – Expert level in Adobe creative suite
Must be fluent with MS office suite
CAD software & creation experience a plus
Working seamlessly within a collaborative team environment

Responsibilities

Work with creative team to develop original, manufacturable concepts for print production
Create engaging presentations for internal teams and external clients to communicate creative solutions effectively
Prepare high-quality digital assets for proofing & sampling, ensuring all designs meet brand and technical specifications
Coordinate the creation of physical samples when necessary for production reviews and approvals
Maintain detailed records of project deliverables, timelines, and revisions.
Ensure all creative outputs align with customer development schedules and production requirements
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify and address potential challenges in the production pipeline
Partner with multiple divisions, including Collectibles, Entertainment, and Group projects, to ensure consistency in creative standards.
Act as a liaison between the creative team and stakeholders to ensure designs meet business and customer objectives.
Provide input and creative insights during product innovation discussions and strategic planning sessions.
Partner with multiple sites within collectibles to design and deliver creative packaging solutions, with the goal of being manufacturable in the same way at all sites.
Liase with Solutions divisions CAD colleagues to ensure alignment
Keep records, data, and version control documents as well as maintain the database of CAD production approvals
On-time delivery of creative assets and physical samples
Customer satisfaction with creative outputs
Quality of designs, including innovation, uniqueness, and adherence to technical specifications
Effective collaboration and contribution to cross-functional teams