Packaging Designer - Temporary

(MALIN+GOETZ) • New York, NY

19d • $50 - $60 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Packaging Designer is responsible for creating sustainable, inspiring and innovative package design for M+G. This position is key to demonstrate creative vision, translate, evolve brand packaging by bringing concepts to life to tell a story through design. Must have strong technical pre-production knowledge and be able to build mechanicals. You will have the opportunity to work on all packaging design/branding related projects and see your products from concept to shelf to stores around the world. You will collaborate with multiple team players including packaging engineers, product innovation leaders, and the creative team.

Requirements

• 3+ years’ experience in design; bachelor’s degree in graphic design or visual design is a must
• Previous packaging design experience is required.
• Passion for the beauty industry.
• Driven and creative individual with experience developing innovative package design in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong oral and written communications skills.
• Demonstrated ability to meet tight timelines, manage multiple projects and work productively in a team environment are required.
• Very strong organizational skills.
• Ability to give and take creative direction.
• Strong understanding of branding, design codes, and visual vocabulary.
• Must be a lover of typography.
• MS Office, Adobe Creative Suite, Photoshop, Illustrator

Responsibilities

• Create inspiring, strategic, and innovative ideas for compelling primary and secondary packaging components.
• Collaborate with the Product Innovation Team and VP of Creative to review and refine proposed designs, ensuring they meet aesthetic and functional requirements before cross-functional sharing.
• Contribute to the exploration of product branding and packaging concepts by maintaining consistent product and packaging standards across core products, line extensions, seasonal campaigns, and promotions.
• Lead the refinement of package designs for upcoming programs and launches, partnering with product development and packaging teams to achieve the highest quality, while considering time and cost constraints.
• Assist team members in presenting packaging designs to cross-functional teams, including the creation of 3D renderings and comprehensive comps.
• Adhere to approved style guides, adapting artwork into the various sizes and formats needed for products while maintaining the original creative intent and specs (including dies, bleed, trim, type safety, resolution, color mode); collaborate with production artists to ensure accessibility for print specs.

Benefits

• The estimated hourly range for this position is $50 - $60 per hour.
• The New York corporate office is hybrid (3 days in-office, 2 days work from home).
• Dog-friendly office environment.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 51-100 employees