Job Description

Packaging and Production Designer $75k - $85k

Pets + People is a trusted and respected manufacturer of pet and household consumer goods for leading brands such as Burt’s Bees, Arm & Hammer, Clorox and Glad, along with top entertainment properties Disney, Star Wars, Harry Potter and many more. We are looking for a talented, high energy, dynamic consumer packaged goods designer working on packaging (conceptual and line extensions), retail displays, trade shows and more. The role is very production heavy with existing line adaptations. The designer will report to the Packaging Design Manager.

Responsibilities

• Work on packaging concepts for new products and extensions for existing brands

• Work with product managers to make sure tasks have correct information

• Make sure all artwork is delivered on time and done correctly

• Make sure all designs meet internal, as well, as licensing partners brand guideline standards

• Ensure all production files are accurate and complete before releasing to factories

• Ensure proper procedure are being followed

• Participate in quarterly comp shopping trips

• Understand new brand needs and work cross-functionally on concepting new lines

Who you are...

• Have superb attention to detail

• Able to juggle several projects to meet deadlines

• Able to take direction, multi-task and pivot according to workflow and deadlines

• Highly collaborative, openly share knowledge and ideas and incorporate input from others

• Proactive and self-motivated, with a high level of organizational skills

• Highly creative in generating new ideas - on trend

• Eager to work in fast-paced environment

• Able to communicate clear directions to fellow designers, product managers and internal stake holders

• Problem solver with a great disposition

• Fun loving

• Love pets

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in design/art

• 4+ years’ experience designing consumer goods packaging

• Adobe Creative Suite and Microsoft Office software skills on Mac required

• Additional experience in printing, production and pre-press file set up

• Extensive knowledge of die lines, packaging, substrates, materials, and comping

• Able to render realistic products, POP, merchandising, planograms, etc.

• Strong typography/composition skills and color sense

• Have in-depth understanding on brand guidelines usage

• Experience with molded items, manufacturing, and trade shows

• Experience with work planners, such as Asana and servers is a plus

• Strong leadership skills with empathy and compassion

• Must have portfolio to share with related work

Company Perks

• Hybrid role: three in-office day, two work from home

• 20 additional work-from-anywhere days

• Paid time off

• Health, dental and vision insurance

• 401k available

• Pet friendly office

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