Packaging Production Designer

CALLING ALL PACKAGING DESIGN PROS! We're on the hunt for a talented full-time Packaging Production Designer who is ready to join forces with a dynamic global retail private brand packaging design team near Rogers, Arkansas! Our ideal candidate must be self-motivated and hands-on creative, with excellent private-brand packaging design, packaging production, and project management skills. You're passionate about creating beautifully integrated packaging that helps 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! 

Job Requirements: 

• Create and adapt effective, compelling visual designs for packaging ranging from concept, design, project management, and production 
• Understand the competitive landscape and trends in packaging design 
• Possess exceptional skills in Adobe Creative Suite: Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, Acrobat 
• Ability to complete 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 files for specifications, and branding requirements 
• Be the prime communicator between cross-functional teams and suppliers 
• Communicate with team leads and stakeholders about improvements 

As a Packaging Designer, we expect: 

• 2-5 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.) 
• A portfolio with packaging design and production samples is required - online link preferred 
• Savvy with Mac products, 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 full-time, onsite opportunity working in Bentonville, AR. Remote work is not considered. 

To apply, please submit your resume, case studies, and portfolio link with packaging design and production samples for immediate consideration. Due to the volume of applications, we cannot respond to each application personally. If we are interested in your qualifications, we will contact you by phone or email as soon as possible. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the U.S. Our client will sponsor or take over the sponsorship of employment visas. 

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.