The Planet Group
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Packaging Specialist
770 Cochituate Road Framingham, MA 01701 US
Posted: 05/31/2023
2023-05-31
2023-07-06
Employment Type:
Contract
Job Category: Technology
Job Number: 568057
Country: United States
Is job remote?: No
Job Description
Packaging Specialist
The Packaging Specialist is an integral member of a cross-functional team who delivers trend forward brand packaging solutions, enabling the businesses and brands to evolve across our global divisions. As the creative force responsible for the development of all packaging and branding across selected categories, you will build and ensure that all packaging quality and deadlines are met. Partners with Senior Packaging Specialist in collaborating with Product Development, Vendors, Agents, GBOs and Buyers in creating and executing successful brand packaging.
Location: 2 days onsite in Framingham location, 3 days remote
Pay Rate: Up to $27/hr
Benefits: Health, Dental, Vision, and 401K
Responsibilities:
• Partners with the Sr. Packaging Specialist to create compelling brand packaging that adheres to established brand packaging guidelines for a wide variety of products (boxes, hangtags, labels, etc)
• Compiles and releases any visual tools/artwork requested by both internal and external clients
• Follows-through from conception to shelf – providing approvals and overseeing successful execution of all components before press and delivery. Communicates with product development and applicable internal teams throughout the design process, including reviewing and proofing packaging.
• Responsible for adhering to all category deadlines, both internal and external.
• Collaborates with the Senior Packaging Specialist on any photography and photography requirements for packages.
• Assist Sr Packaging Specialist to design and execute prototypes for presentation and/or approval needs
• Performs special projects as assigned.
Skill Requirements:
• BFA or related degree in design preferred
• A minimum of 1-3 years design related experience
• Excellent sense of color, type and style
• Strong organizational, communication and presentation skills
• Ability to prioritize, handle multiple projects and work well under pressure
• Prior retail packaging design experience preferred
• Fluency in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop and InDesign) as well as supporting office programs
The Packaging Specialist is an integral member of a cross-functional team who delivers trend forward brand packaging solutions, enabling the businesses and brands to evolve across our global divisions. As the creative force responsible for the development of all packaging and branding across selected categories, you will build and ensure that all packaging quality and deadlines are met. Partners with Senior Packaging Specialist in collaborating with Product Development, Vendors, Agents, GBOs and Buyers in creating and executing successful brand packaging.
Location: 2 days onsite in Framingham location, 3 days remote
Pay Rate: Up to $27/hr
Benefits: Health, Dental, Vision, and 401K
Responsibilities:
• Partners with the Sr. Packaging Specialist to create compelling brand packaging that adheres to established brand packaging guidelines for a wide variety of products (boxes, hangtags, labels, etc)
• Compiles and releases any visual tools/artwork requested by both internal and external clients
• Follows-through from conception to shelf – providing approvals and overseeing successful execution of all components before press and delivery. Communicates with product development and applicable internal teams throughout the design process, including reviewing and proofing packaging.
• Responsible for adhering to all category deadlines, both internal and external.
• Collaborates with the Senior Packaging Specialist on any photography and photography requirements for packages.
• Assist Sr Packaging Specialist to design and execute prototypes for presentation and/or approval needs
• Performs special projects as assigned.
Skill Requirements:
• BFA or related degree in design preferred
• A minimum of 1-3 years design related experience
• Excellent sense of color, type and style
• Strong organizational, communication and presentation skills
• Ability to prioritize, handle multiple projects and work well under pressure
• Prior retail packaging design experience preferred
• Fluency in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop and InDesign) as well as supporting office programs