Job Title: Assistant Packaging Designer
Job Summary:
We are seeking a creative and detail-oriented Assistant Packaging Designer to join our team. The Assistant Packaging Designer will be responsible for designing innovative and visually appealing packaging solutions for our products. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of branding, consumer behavior, and manufacturing processes, along with proficiency in graphic design software and a passion for creating compelling packaging designs.
About Ground Up:
Ground Up is a premier footwear manufacturer retaining an integrated portfolio of licensed and owned brands and has grown to be a leading supplier. The company’s unique capability to design and translate fashion trends offers a fresh perspective on licensed footwear.Ground Up was created with the vision of fulfilling the need for fun, innovative products for the true brand enthusiast. As our product entered the market, we found consumers wanting to express themselves and their fandom in new, creative ways. Consumers connect with us through our brand partnerships, giving them brands they love with a brand they now trust. Ground Up has become a recognizable brand for the whole family that stands for elevated fashion and fun.
We aspire to have our teams embody our core values of:
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Service
- People
- Teamwork
- Opportunity
- Results
- Innovation
- Trust
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop creative concepts and designs for packaging that align with brand guidelines, product specifications, and target audience preferences.
- Set trend of product styling and compelling “out of the box” design utilizing inspiration, creativity, and design/graphic expertise.
- Create and produce high quality collateral material to represent brands.
- Create custom illustrations or other graphic elements.
- Develop and present compelling presentations.
- Review illustrative material to determine if it conforms to standards and specifications.
- Design/Develop collections pertaining to market trends.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including marketing, product development, and manufacturing, to align packaging designs with product features, marketing objectives, and production requirements.
- Create tech packs/CADs/CAMs using Photoshop, Adobe, etc.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in graphic design, Packaging Design, Industrial Design, or related field required.
- Minimum of 1-3 years of experience in packaging design, preferably in consumer goods or retail industry.
- Proficiency in graphic design software, such as Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign).
- Strong portfolio showcasing packaging design projects and creative abilities.
- Knowledge of printing processes, color management, and packaging production techniques.
Ground Up International is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.