Packaging Coordinator

1st Phorm International • Fenton, MO

5d • Onsite

About The Position

As a Packaging Coordinator at 1st Phorm, you will play a key role in developing product packaging that drives brand impact and product sales. You will work cross-functionally with product development, marketing, quality control, and suppliers to design and produce packaging that meets compliance, creative and operational standards. This role requires someone who can manage multiple projects simultaneously, maintain exceptional attention to detail, and execute high-quality deliverables within tight timelines. If you are highly organized, open to feedback, and committed to maintaining a high standard of work, you will thrive in this position.

Requirements

• High proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Primarily Illustrator & Photoshop)
• Strong organizational and project management skills
• Excellent copyright skills
• Exceptional attention to detail
• Strong technical skills in layout, development, and prepress process
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously
• Ability to create technical edits to designs
• Understanding of printing processes and packaging production (lithographic, digital, etc.)
• Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate across departments
• Ability to receive and implement constructive feedback
• Competitive mindset with a strong desire to improve and win as a team

Nice To Haves

• Experience with packaging design for consumer-packaged goods (CPG)
• Experience working with supplement labels and regulatory requirements
• Experience with 3D packaging software and mockup tools
• Experience working directly with printers and packaging suppliers

Responsibilities

• Design and develop/update packaging (tray, carton, labels, and film) for a wide range of SKUs across a developing catalog
• Collaborate with product development, quality control, and operations teams to ensure packaging accuracy and regulatory compliance
• Copywriting and reviewing information on digital artwork + legality of claims to ensure they are sound
• Setup project with printer and manage all artwork exchange
• Coordinate with vendors and suppliers to produce packaging materials and ensure production readiness
• Ensure all packaging meets regulatory requirements in addition to co-man approval
• Build digital library to track all die lines, by supplier
• Field and collect all physical copies of dies and contract proofs that come in - signing off on them, reviewing them, mailing and shipping them back out
• Work closely with marketing and creative teams to ensure packaging aligns with brand standards and campaign objectives
• Research industry trends and competitive packaging to inform design decisions
• Maintain organized files and documentation for packaging production and revisions

Benefits

• Health/Dental/Vision Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Accident Insurance/Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account/Dependent Care Accounts
• Paid Time Off
• 401(k)
• Maternity/Parental Leave
• Employee Discount
• Full-Time Employees have access to 20,000 sq ft Gym & Training Facility and Sauna
• Full Basketball Court
• 80-yard Indoor Turf Field

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees