Packaging Design Coordinator

Client Overview: Our client, a global leader in home décor, textiles, and design, is seeking a Packaging Design Coordinator to join their team in Glen Rock, New Jersey!

Role Overview: The Packaging Design Coordinator is a full time, in-house creative who will be focusing on Packaging/print design and development of packaging for home textile products including but not limited to area rugs, accent mats, towels, tabletop, pillows, throw blankets etc.

Packaging Design Coordinator Responsibilities:

Design and manage packaging development from concept through production including but not limited to the creation/development of packaging, packaging releases, digital/pre-press review, and post-production review.

Excellent use of layout and design to ensure consistent branding across all product categories.

Report to Packaging Design Manager to make sure projects are on time to meet all deadlines.

Coordinate with Sales, Production and Photo Studio to obtain information and imagery needed on packaging.

Collaborate with international vendors for packaging production.

Produce packaging design presentations for meetings and sales pitches.

Implement the understanding and application of design for die lines of display packaging (PDQs) with the additional ability of creating 3D renderings for customer review.

Packaging Design Coordinator Qualifications:

BA or BFA in Graphic Design, Marketing, Advertising, or similar field

1-3 years relevant design experience

Proficient knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite: Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign are a must as well as working knowledge of Microsoft Office including Outlook, SharePoint and Teams

Understanding of design, typography, layout principles, and production process

Understanding and implementation of pre-press and post-production print requirements and specifications

Experience with display packaging and die lines as well as individual product packaging.