Senior Packaging Designer - Activity & Action Figures

As the Senior Packaging Designer in our Activity and Collectibles division, you will collaborate with the packaging design team across multiple designated brands in designing cost-effective, attractive, functional, and safe packaging for our consumer products. You will be responsible for assisting in the conceptualization, design, and execution of prototypes for attention-grabbing packaging materials, using design elements such as shape, color, graphics, and typography to create packaging that resonates with our target markets. In your role you will influence all consumer facing design initiatives in our packing department for assigned brands.

What you will do:

• Prepare sketches of ideas, detailed drawings, and artwork, using Adobe Creative Suite
• Evaluates packaging designs for fit, structure, function, suitable materials, quality, cost effectiveness, manufacturability, transportation, industry best practices, and high standards of the brand
• Packaging die line template creation or modification
• Responsible for approval of print proofs and samples (FEP’s) before going into production
• Completing final mock-up designs using computer modeling software
• Take ownership of managing the design & development process to make sure the deadlines/deliverable dates are met
• Prepare submissions for licensor approval
• Bring cohesion between available packaging materials and the aesthetics and functionality of the final product
• Follow workflow and sign-off protocols to ensure final deliverables are error-free
• Organize and maintain project and digital archives
• Provide updates on current projects with both national and international teams
• Collaborating with cross functional departments to produce functional, yet eye catching products
• Take ownership on various packaging projects and work with outside vendors to help execute as needed
• Brainstorming packaging ideas using hand sketches, verbal cues, words, and design software
• Regularly attend meetings with cross-functional departments
• Prep final files for production and work with the production team on specifics such as Pantone matching, proofing, etc.
• Work collaboratively to develop and implement strategies across product lines
• Ensuring packaging designs accurately represent the company’s brand
• Responsible for managing time-line requirements and maintaining schedule to support production
• Supports the Packaging design Director throughout the design process (including brainstorming, design, prototype development, and production)
• Perform other duties as assigned
• Develop innovative packaging design systems that are functional while also maintaining the aesthetics and brand integrity to meet packaging objectives
• Evaluates consumer and market trends for packaging materials

What we are looking for:

• Able to work cross functionally and reciprocally with multiple departments
• 6 years of package design experience in consumer packaged products. Toy Packaging Design a plus.
• Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design, art, industrial design or related field.
• Working knowledge of printing processes (4 color, spot colors, mechanical preparation, paper stock, and file formats)
• Computer proficiency in Microsoft Office & G-Suite
• Clear understanding of print expectations, including, bleeds, die lines, retouching, formats, resolution, etc.
• Strong graphic design skills
• Experience working with style guides and mock ups
• Exhibit interest and proactively gains knowledge of the current trends/innovations as well as an understanding the competitive marketplace in the toy industry
• Strong proficiency in adobe creative suite (illustrator, photoshop, and indesign)
• Proficient project management skills

What we offer:

• Employee Basic Life and AD&D Insurance
• Summer Fridays
• Short & Long Term Disability
• 401(K) Retirement Program - Jazwares matches up to 4% of pretax or post-tax deferrals.
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid Parental Leave
• Sick Leave, Vacation, Holiday Pay
• Hybrid schedule, 3 days in office
• Medical Insurance 100% Company paid for Employee and Children

JAZWARES is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, national or ethnic origin, citizenship status, ancestry, disability, age, military status, marital status, sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by law.

Experience

• 6 year(s): Proficiency in adobe creative suite (illustrator, photoshop, and indesign)
• 6 year(s): Computer proficiency in Microsoft Office & G-Suite
• 6 year(s): Experience working with style guides
• 6 year(s): Working knowledge of printing processes
• 6 year(s): Package design experience in consumer packaged products.

Education

• Bachelors or better in Graphic Design or related field