Associate Packaging Designer - Socks

The Associate Packaging Designer plays a pivotal role in the design process for packaging and display concepts, adhering to licensed brand guidelines from initial concept to the creation of finalized, brand-approved "ready for press" files for our socks business collaborating with renowned national brands. Demonstrating creativity and ingenuity, this role includes crafting solutions that adeptly convey product attributes while staying within specified brand guidelines and cost constraints. This role also offers an exciting opportunity to engage in dynamic photo shoots for packaging, alongside contributing to diverse digital communications initiatives spanning across our extensive portfolio of brands.Responsibilities:Collaborate closely with the Senior Packaging Designer and Packaging & Corporate Creative Services Team to conceptualize, develop, and execute design strategies spanning both print and digital platformsServe as a vital team member within the Packaging & Corporate Creative Services department, offering creative insights and recommendations to bolster various projectsDemonstrate exceptional time management skills to consistently deliver top-tier work within the constraints of fast-paced, deadline-driven environmentProduce and finalize packaging and display mechanicals to "ready for press" (RFP) standardsContribute to photo shoots when necessary, ensuring alignment with design objectivesWork in tandem with Packaging Developers and Packaging Production Artists to uphold design integrity throughout the packaging development processImage retouching as required for packaging and display purposesFoster collaboration across cross-functional teams to achieve collective goals and business objectivesQualifications:Minimum 1 year of experience in Packaging Design, and/or POS displaysBachelors in related fieldExpert level Adobe Creative Suite, Microsoft Office skillsStrong creativity, conceptualization, execution, organization and design skillsExperience with licensed branding, and interpreting brand style guides for product extensionsExperience creating rfp (ready for print) mechanicalsExperience with PLM and Product Management software a plusAnnual salary starting at $60,000The disclosed salary is commensurate with experience and does not reflect the total compensation package. Our associates have access to other valuable benefits that our Human Resources team is happy to share with candidates during the interview process.