Packaging & Label Design Specialist

About Metagenics

For over 43 years, Metagenics has had the mission to help people live happier, healthier lives through the life-changing power of nutrition.

We believe the way we do business is as important as the business we do; that a company in the nourishment business should nourish its people, too. So, we incorporated healthy, sustainable care into every dimension of our culture. Our diverse and expansive team are a prime example of the power of a people-first approach. We know first-hand, when an organization prioritizes internal growth and fosters empathy, its people come together to set an example of what the world can become.

Join us in being the world’s leading healthcare professional-grade VMS company!

The Role

This position is responsible for internal graphic design. This includes keeping consistency throughout product lines, packaging, literature and advertising. It requires understanding objectives of established goals and ensuring deadlines of projects are on time, cost effective and within budget.

Key Responsibilities

• Development of concepts, design and layout for labels, packaging, literature, tradeshow and digital
• Production rework of existing materials and designs in order to update the look and or information of the piece
• Create original illustrations, icons and other graphics using Adobe Illustrator
• Stock photography searches
• Preparation of computer files for printers
• Answering questions that may arise while producing output for printed pieces
• Meeting the goals of set deadlines based on what was supplied to graphics
• Maintaining well-organized computer and hard copy files for individual design projects
• Assistance with maintaining computers within the Creative Services Department
• Consistently maintain all work on the file server

Basic Requirements

Experience / Training / Education

• Minimum 5 years of practical experience in the field of graphic design. This should include familiarity
• with ad, corporate identity, packaging and literature design
• BFA in Graphic Design or other BA desired but not required
• Strong understanding of the commercial printing and pre-press requirements
• Strong Macintosh literate background
• Experience in working within a corporate environment

Knowledge of

• Required Software: Adobe Creative Suite
• Knowledge of additional software is helpful
• Printing process, file setup

Skills/Abilities

• Ability to take direction and to accept constructive criticism
• Ability to work independently, as well as cooperatively with others
• Problem solving capabilities
• Exceptional attention to detail, including thoroughly proofreading and verifying one’s own work for accuracy before routing or release
• Business communications and protocol

Compensation

The current range for this remote role based in the U.S. is $40.50/hr.

The wage range for this role takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs.  

This role may also be eligible to participate in a discretionary annual incentive program, subject to the rules governing the program, whereby an award, if any, depends on various factors, including, without limitation, individual and organizational performance.

Health and Wellness:

• Medical, dental, vision
• Annual employer HSA (Health Savings Account) funding for eligible employees who elect an HSA medical plan
• STD, LTD, Basic Life AD&D coverage
• 401k + employer matching
• Vacation and Sick Time
• 2 Volunteer Days off per year
• Emergency evacuation time off
• 11 paid company holidays
• 1 Floating holiday to celebrate your birthday or important religious/holiday to you
• Quarterly product allowance to use towards your favorite Metagenics products!
• Product discount
• Peer to peer recognition programs & more!

Learn more about how we help patient live happier and healthier lives here: https://www.metagenics.com/en-us/about-us

Metagenics is committed to Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion by providing equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, nationality, ethnicity, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, or any other legally protected status with respect to recruitment, hiring, promotion and other terms and conditions of employment. We believe that diverse perspectives strengthen our work and innovation.

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