Senior Packaging Designer

Spin Master•Los Angeles, CA

5d•$85,000 - $95,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Senior Packaging Designer works closely with the Director, Brand Design on brand design initiatives for our Wheels & Action category. Working under the art direction of the VP, Design you will create branding and packaging design concepts that support brand strategies. Work with production team to ensure integrity of design in final deliverables. Solicit creative direction from key team members on the product development team and marketing team in a timely manner. Develop marketing support materials, creative boards and layout presentations for new and existing business development presentations Develop digital marketing assets where required. Collaborate with Production, Structural Engineering, Marketing, Quality Control and Product Development teams as well as overseas agents, as necessary, in the package development and approval process. With support from the photo studio team, direct and manage photoshoots when needed for packaging development Manage 1-2 freelance designers

Requirements

Consumer products industry; toy package design preferred
Advanced knowledge of Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign and Acrobat
Undergraduate degree in Graphic Design or equivalent; or related experience and / or training

Nice To Haves

Working knowledge of 3D, Keyshot, and Esko Software a BIG plus

Responsibilities

Create branding and packaging design concepts that support brand strategies
Work with production team to ensure integrity of design in final deliverables
Solicit creative direction from key team members on the product development team and marketing team in a timely manner
Develop marketing support materials, creative boards and layout presentations for new and existing business development presentations
Develop digital marketing assets where required
Collaborate with Production, Structural Engineering, Marketing, Quality Control and Product Development teams as well as overseas agents, as necessary, in the package development and approval process
Direct and manage photoshoots when needed for packaging development
Manage 1-2 freelance designers