Job Description
***This is an ongoing CONTRACT position and is onsite 5 days/week in Middlesex County NJ***
Robert Half's retail client in Central NJ is looking for a Junior Package Designer/Production Designer for a long-term contract with the potential to convert full-time. This position is 5 days/week onsite.
Package Designer/ Packaging & Production Designer
Robert Half's retail client is seeking a highly focused and detail-oriented Packaging & Production Designer to join their creative team. This role is ideal for someone passionate about consumer trends, with a strong sense of fashion, color, and design aesthetics. The successful candidate will thrive in a fast-paced environment, have hands-on experience in packaging design, and bring projects from concept to completion with precision and efficiency.
Key Responsibilities:
- Design and produce innovative packaging solutions that align with consumer trends and brand guidelines.
- Work on a mix of packaging design and production design for major retail clients such as Target and Walmart.
- Develop creative concepts with a strong emphasis on prints, patterns, and intricate details.
- Collaborate with both junior and senior staff, sharing ideas and contributing to brainstorming sessions.
- Stay updated on emerging trends and incorporate them into design work to create new and compelling visual styles.
- Manage multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring all deadlines, budgets, and quality standards are met.
- Oversee projects from inception to completion, maintaining a high level of detail and organization.
- Ensure all designs meet licensing requirements and packaging standards.
- Contribute to product design and trend forecasting with an eye for what resonates with target consumers.
Required Qualifications:
- Strong background in package and production design, with hands-on experience.
- Exceptional sense of fashion and color, with the ability to identify and create new trends.
- Proficiency in visual design and layout, with excellent attention to detail.
- Solid organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
- Proven ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team.
- Knowledge of licensing requirements and experience with licensed products is a plus.
- Familiarity with consumer-focused retail packaging, particularly for major retailers like Target and Walmart.
Preferred Skills:
- Self-motivated with strong creative problem-solving abilities.
- Experience with packaging and product design trends, including prints, patterns, and textures.
- Prior experience working on retail or licensing projects is advantageous .
Job Tags
Ongoing contract, Long term contract, Full time,