Packaging Designer

Calling all packaging design pros! We are seeking a talented Packaging Designer to support our successful powerhouse global retail private brand packaging client design team at their headquarters nearby Rogers, Arkansas. A few months of work just long enough to make your mark! Our ideal candidate must self-motivated and a hands-on creative, with excellent packaging design, production, and project management skills. You're passionate about creating beautifully integrated branding and packaging that help customers build brand trust and make important shopping decisions for our client! Your toolbox should include Adobe Creative Suite, with standout skills in InDesign, Photoshop, and Illustrator. Plus, you're the type who can steer a project from start to finish without breaking a sweat!

Job Requirements
• Create effective, compelling visual designs for packaging ranging from concept, design, project management, and production
• Understand competitive landscape and trends in packaging design
• Possess exceptional skills in Adobe Creative Suite: Illustrator, Photoshop with solid skills in InDesign, Acrobat
• Ability to manage and direct design and production projects from concept to completion in a timely manner
• Ensure project specifications, requirements, and handoffs are met
• Expert knowledge of substrate, packaging printing processes, die-lines
• Hands-on in creating mock-ups/comps and final production assets
• Adhere to best practices in branding guidelines, layout, color theory, composition, typography, graphic design, etc.
• Work as a team player, excel in a fast-paced environment, and meet deadlines
• Assist in quality control – checking art file for specifications, branding requirements
• Be the prime communicator between cross-functional team and suppliers
• Communicate with team leads and stakeholders about improvements

Qualifications
• 3-5 years as a Packaging Designer or in a similar private branding, retail, or agency environment
• Excellent understanding of print packaging, print production, and packaging manufacturing requirements (substrates, die lines, colors, print processes, etc.)
• Portfolio with examples required. Online link preferred
• Savvy with Mac product, Adobe Creative Suite (specifically Illustrator, & Photoshop, InDesign), and Microsoft Outlook Office (Outlook, Excel, Powerpoint)
• Self-driven, organized, and confident communicator
• Champion of team success

This is a temporary/3-month/onsite opportunity working onsite near Rogers, AR. Pay is $40–$50/hr DOE. To apply, please submit your resume, case studies and/or portfolio link for immediate consideration. This is not a remote position.

Due to the volume of applications, we are unable to respond to each application personally. If we are interested in your qualifications, we will contact you via telephone or email as soon as possible.

icreatives is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants and talent will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristics protected by law. We believe in providing a culture that embraces and champions diversity, equity, & inclusion because it truly fosters creativity.