Package Designer

BASIC FUN INC • Boca Raton, FL

5d • Hybrid

About The Position

Basic Fun! is a dynamic global designer and marketer of classic, innovative children’s entertainment products that bring smiles to people of all ages. Our iconic brands and innovative product portfolio are sold by leading retailers and distributors in over 60 countries around the world. Basic Fun! has an omni-channel go-to market strategy with a strong presence online, in- store as well as in family entertainment venues. The Company is proud to have long-standing, valued product partnerships with A-List Licensors, including Hasbro, Disney, Mattel, Nintendo, Pokémon, Netflix, Coca Cola, Universal, Paramount, Warner Brothers, Cloudco Entertainment, NFL and NBA. Basic Fun! manages a portfolio of iconic powerhouse brands that include Care Bears™, Tonka®, Lite Brite®, K’nex®, Lincoln Logs®, Tinker Toys®, Playhut®, Uncle Milton®, Fisher Price Classics®, Mash’ems®, Littlest Pet Shop® and Arcade 1Up®, and many other trusted brands. All of us at Basic Fun! are dedicated to enriching lives and creating unforgettable moments through imaginative play. The Package Designer will take conceptual direction and work collaboratively with the Creative team and Marketing partners to create graphics and packaging based on requirements to meet the creative objectives of world­ class brands and clients, as well as in­house projects. Contribute by suggesting fresh ideas, designing mockups, delivering quality design work, and being a hands­-on team player. Basic Package Engineering and hand skills are required.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Package Design or related field or equivalent
• A minimum of 5 years of related experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Have a diverse creative portfolio that showcases an in­-depth understanding of contemporary design practices.
• Expert knowledge in Adobe Creative Suite, including Photoshop, Illustrator and lnDesign
• Amazing attention to detail
• Manage time and work efficiently and effectively in a fast-­paced, multi­-project environment
• Have an excellent understanding of design fundamentals including layout and composition
• Desire to learn and contribute in a creative, collaborative environment
• Ability to interact with team members and other departments
• Understanding of package structure and engineering
• Ability to travel, as needed
• Basic creative hand skills as required
• Packaging/Graphic design: 5 years (Preferred)
• Adobe Illustrator: 5 years
• Adobe Photoshop: 5 years
• Adobe lnDesign: 1 year (Preferred)

Responsibilities

• Help to manage Basic Fun!'s brand and design, building an exciting and cohesive look across company collateral
• Creates graphics and packaging independently and take direction in a team­-based environment
• Edits image for print, web, and interactive mediums
• Generates mocks for pitching and proposals
• Prioritizes and manages multiple projects at once
• Contributes to team efforts by accomplishing tasks as needed
• Adheres to specifications and direction outlined by the creative director and client
• Understands and adhere to Basic Fun!'s standards of design
• Incorporates changes recommended by the client and creative director, and amend designs after feedback
• Understands the importance of following a brand guide document to ensure that assets are on brand, on strategy, and accurately executed based on approved assets and style guidelines
• Maintains a high level of knowledge and skill with all computer software related to the design and production of packaged goods and graphics
• Ensures and maintains a positive environment with team members

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level