Packaging Graphic Designer Jobs

Packaging Graphic Designer

Scott & Jon’s

Auburn, ME

We are working with our client Scott & Jon’s, a nationally distributed better-for-you frozen seafood brand, in seeking a Packaging Graphic Designer , to join their team in Auburn, Maine. The Packaging Graphic Designer position is a brand-new role being created as Scott & Jon’s continues to expand. This position will be primarily responsible for design and execution across a variety of areas including branding, packaging and graphic assets with a focus on food packaging.

Requirements of the Packaging Graphic Designer :

• Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design (or equivalent).
• Experience in the food and beverage industry strongly desired
• Packaging and systems experience, understanding of how to realize a physical product from concept through to actualization
• Passion for industry and design trends with a focus in food and beverage
• Ability to travel to Auburn, ME
• 2-4 years of design experience. A broad understanding of design strategy methods and practices is required.
• Willingness to deliver on quick turnaround requests
• Strong skills within Adobe Creative suite - Proficient in Adobe Illustrator, Indesign and Photoshop (Aftereffects and Premiere is a plus)
• Experience with dielines and preparing artwork for production

Benefits of the Job:

• Companywide bonus plan
• 15 days of PTO, 5 Sick Days, and 9 paid company holidays per year
• Health, dental, vision, disability, life insurance plans and 401k plan with employer match offered
• Company sponsored social events: team building days, pizza lunches, holiday parties, community service projects, etc.
• Salary range $70,000 to $100,000 dependent upon experience
• Listed as one of the100 Best Places to Work in Maine in 2022

Responsibilities of the Packaging Graphic Designer :

• Participating in press approvals, review printing proofs and providing quality assurance, meet with suppliers, organizing and maintain artwork/assets archive.
• Delineating and adapting designs to transform packaging concepts into technical design files for printing
• Collaborating with photographers to bring packaging concepts to life
• Accommodating other interdepartmental design requests which could include creating trade show artwork, updating website graphics, contributing to social media posts, laying out advertising files, etc.
• Building art files for print trials, comps, testing simulation, etc.
• Ensuring that all assets adhere to brand standards
• Designing and creating compelling graphic assets and templates to be used in PowerPoint, print marketing, and external and internal company materials
• Creating and collaborating on package design explorations which help our products stand out at the shelf and deliver key brand messaging

Scott & Jon’s is a fast paced, growing company that recognizes employees with a promote-from-within philosophy. We believe in a friendly work environment where employee contributions are well received and a key component to our success. Scott & Jon are brothers, co-founders, and passionate about living a healthy lifestyle in Maine. Scott and Jon’s can now be found in more than 18,000 stores across the country.

NO PHONE CALLS OR RECRUITERS, PLEASE

Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, familial status, domestic violence status, or any other status protected by law.