The ideal candidate is a creative team player will be able to think strategically across different media platforms and own the creation process from inception to production. You must be able to work both independently and collaboratively. This role is based out of our NY office working in the office 3 days a week and 2 days remotely.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

Work with Design Director and cross functional teams to conceptualize, develop and implement design strategies across print and digital communications
Provide feedback to the team to assist in project development and design evolution
Efficient time management skills to consistently deliver high quality work, in an extremely fast paced deadline driven environment
Create and execute packaging & display mechanicals ready for press (rfp)
Partner with Packaging Manager to ensure the integrity of the design is maintained during the packaging development process
Photograph product, and retouch imagery as needed for packaging and/or displays
Work with other departments on packaging needs and deadlines
Research and staying up to date with current design trends.
Bring in new sources of creative inspiration and enhance creative and technical skills of self and team
Coordinate packaging proofing process including obtaining all necessary approvals from internal teams and relaying comments to graphics team overseas

REQUIREMENTS/QUALIFICATIONS:

3-5 years of experience in packaging design soft home categories
Bachelors in related field
Prior experience in accessories categories is a plus
Strong sense of design, typography and color
Highly motivated, passionate about beauty, fashion, and has a commercial eye for detail in product
Self-starter, passionate and results oriented
Experience with licensed brands and interpreting brand style guides for product extensions
Expert level Adobe Creative Suite skills required
Expert level Microsoft Office skills required
Strong creativity, conceptualization, execution, organization and design skills
Experience creating “rfp” (ready for print) mechanicals
Experience and/or knowledge of photography & photo re-touching
Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams to problem solve
Strong communication and presentation skills
Ability to strategize and prioritize team workloads to ensure competing deliverables are met according to the seasonal calendar
Flexible and creative problem solver, ability to easily pivot
PLM experience is a plus
Prior experience with seasonal accessories, Jewelry and handbags

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