What are the responsibilities and job description for the Packaging Designer position at Robert Half?
Our client has an exciting opportunity for a Graphic Designer for our design team. The Graphic Artist is responsible for work that may include both traditional and digital designs as they apply to sales materials, package design, e-comm and social media deliverables as needed. The position supports the Creative Department and works closely with the Graphics division.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
• Graphic Design
• Digital Graphic Design/Ecommerce/Social Media
• Digital Graphic Renderings for Ecommerce
• Packaging Design Concept & Layout
• Catalog Layout
• Style Guides
• Digital and Print Advertising Campaigns
• Production and Prepress knowledge a plus
Ideal Candidate Attributes:
Creative and inspired, with a sharp eye for detail
Self-motivated and disciplined
Willing to constantly improve
Openness and adaptability to change
Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment
Be self-directed, motivated and require little direction
Able to prioritize and complete work assignments and projects in timely fashion
Strong ethics and ability to maintain confidentiality
Manages role with finesse and diplomacy with an understanding of changing priorities, sense of urgency, execution of results and support for the team
Operates with high integrity, is productive under high pressure, hands-on when needed
Required Skills:
Strong design skills, both traditional print and digital
Strong knowledge of consumer products packaging, creative design, and production artwork
Ability to articulate, understand, and translate assignments and communicate effectively
Is an effective team member; supports the team by pitching in at any level
Is respectful and open-minded, able to analyze and be critical of design work, including their own
Mastery of graphic design software
Solid knowledge of design principles
Demonstrates clear communication in design presentations
Experience:
• 5 years in a graphic design role preferred
• Degree in Graphic design or related field required
• Portfolio must show experience other than college projects
• Proven record of testing graphics across various media
