Private Brand Packaging Designer LR4V986R

Calling all packaging design pros! We're on the hunt for a skilled Packaging Production Designer ready to join forces with a dynamic global retail private brand packaging design crew, in Bentonville, Arkansas. Join us for a design adventure that's as inspiring as it is impactful, and leave your creative legacy!

Our ideal candidate must be self-motivated and a hands-on creative, with excellent packaging design, production, and project management skills. You're passionate about creating beautifully integrated branding and packaging that help customers build brand trust and make important shopping decisions for our client! Your toolbox should include Adobe Creative Suite, with standout skills in InDesign, Photoshop, and Illustrator. Plus, you're the type who can steer a project from start to finish without breaking a sweat!

Job Requirements

• Create effective, compelling visual designs for packaging ranging from concept, design, project management, and production
• Understand the competitive landscape and trends in packaging design
• Possess exceptional skills in Adobe Creative Suite: Illustrator, Photoshop with solid skills in InDesign, Acrobat
• Ability to manage and direct design and production projects from concept to completion in a timely manner
• Ensure project specifications, requirements, and handoffs are met
• Expert knowledge of substrate, packaging printing processes, die-lines
• Hands-on in creating mock-ups/comps and final production assets
• Adhere to best practices in branding guidelines, layout, color theory, composition, typography, graphic design, etc.
• Work as a team player, excel in a fast-paced environment and meet deadlines
• Assist in quality control checking art files for specifications, branding requirements
• Be the prime communicator between cross-functional teams and suppliers
• Communicate with team leads and stakeholders about improvements

As a Temp Packaging Designer, we expect

• 3-5 years as a Packaging Designer or in a similar private branding, retail, or agency environment
• Excellent understanding of print packaging, print production, and packaging manufacturing requirements (substrates, die lines, colors, print processes, etc.)
• Portfolio with examples required. Online link preferred
• Savvy with Mac products, Adobe Creative Suite (specifically Illustrator, & Photoshop, InDesign), and Microsoft Outlook Office (Outlook, Excel, Powerpoint)
• Self-driven, organized, and confident communicator
• Champion of team success

This is a temporary/onsite opportunity working in Bentonville, AR. This is not a remote position.

To apply, please submit your resume, case studies and/or portfolio link for immediate consideration.

Due to the volume of applications, we are unable to respond to each application personally. If we are interested in your qualifications, we will contact you via telephone or email as soon as possible.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the U.S. Our client is unable to sponsor or take over the sponsorship of employment visas.

icreatives is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants and talent will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristics protected by law. We believe in providing a culture that embraces and champions diversity, equity, & inclusion because it truly fosters creativity.