Designer - Packaging, Design Services

Core Creative is looking for a designer with 2 - 5 years of packaging experience. Successful candidates will have excellent written and verbal communications skills and an ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously to work in this fast-paced, collaborative environment. They must have the ability to take both initiative and ownership of projects, and be able to provide and accept practical feedback. Positions will require a strong eye for design and in-depth knowledge of InDesign, Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop.

This list of duties and responsibilities is not all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties and responsibilities, as management may deem necessary from time to time.

• Provides design and illustration from conception to completion as required
• Works within designated brand standards but is able to push the limits of those standards when called for
• Works with Senior Designer, Project Leader and occasionally Lead Designers to concept and complete assigned projects and campaigns
• Confirms all deadlines with Team Leader or Project Leader to ensure meeting deadlines
• Reviews all work for errors/omissions prior to turning in work for routing
• Generates proofs for routing by Senior Designer, Project Leader and Lead Designers when applicable. Makes all necessary changes/corrections promptly and correctly
• Generates final production layouts prior to release. Follows final routing procedures
• Produces mockups and mounts artwork to boards for presentations
• Maintains high skill levels in software programs required to perform assigned job functions (InDesign, Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop); takes training in the use of new design and illustration software as the agency requires
• Assists in maintaining digital files, photography, illustrations, logo art, typestyles, materials and resources to assist other department members in locating necessary files and references

Requirements:

2- or 4-year degree with graphics-related major preferred.

2 - 5 years experience working on packaging projects including understanding:

• Preparation of die-lines for layout
• Usage of translations
• Packaging limitations

Strong skills/understanding of the following:

• Page Layout and Visual Balance
• Alignment and Spacing
• Typographic Rules
• Brand Standards

Superior visual conceptual skills and knowledge of terminology and vendor requirements / capabilities.

Knowledge of production processes, with experience in using digital illustration and layout software including Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign.

Reasonable drawing skills; knowledge of printing processes and specification; paper specification; ink specification; familiarity with typestyles, type design; stock photography; computer retouching and image manipulation.

Good communication skills are a must.

• Salary commensurate with experience
• Vacation/Personal Time: 11 days per year
• Holidays: 10 days per year
• Sick time: 6 days per year
• 50% health insurance and partial deductible reimbursement
• 100% dental, life, accidental death and dismemberment, and long-term disability insurance
• Access to vision and short-term disability insurance coverage
• FSA/HRA 401(k) employer contributions
• Profit-sharing
• Mobile phone data reimbursement 
• Parking