NONG SHIM FOODS INC. is hiring: Design Associate in Rancho Cucamonga

Position: Design Associate

Location: Rancho Cucamonga, CA

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end package design development for new and existing products, including dielines, typography, layout, color, and final production files.
• Review and apply label data from R&D, including cooking directions, ingredient lists, and Nutrition Facts, ensuring accuracy and consistency.
• Route artwork for cross-functional review with R&D, Sales, and Marketing and incorporate feedback through approval cycles.
• Ensure all packaging complies with FDA labeling rules and any country-specific regulations for export items.
• Develop secondary packaging concepts from ideation sketches to digital drafts and color schemes, through to press-ready proofs.
• Support brand assets such as logo refinements, packaging photography coordination, and visual guidelines aligned with market trends.
• Prepare print-ready files and collaborate with vendors on proofs, color targets, substrates, and finishing to ensure on-press accuracy.
• Maintain version control, asset libraries, and documentation for audits and regulatory reference.

Qualifications

• Bilingual – English and Korean (Highly Preferred)
• Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design, Industrial Design, Packaging, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• 1+ years of packaging design experience in CPG or food and beverage (preferred).
• Proficient in Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign; familiarity with packaging-specific tools and color management (Pantone, CMYK, spot colors).
• Strong understanding of FDA labeling, Nutrition Facts formatting, and print production processes including dielines and prepress.
• Excellent attention to detail, file organization, and proofreading skills.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
• Authorized to work lawfully in the United States

Employee Benefits

• 100% coverage for Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance (Fully paid by company)
• 401K Matching up to 4%
• Cellphone Allowances
• Mileage reimbursement
• Employee Discounts
• Paid Vacation
• Paid Sick Days
• 10 Paid Holidays
• Paid Bereavement Leave
• Employee development program
• On-Job Training Program
• Career-Path
• Lunch Catering for employees
• Various Team building programs
• Health Wellness

Job Type: Full-time

Salary Range: $55,000.00 - $65,000.00 per year, based on experience (Non-Exempt)

(Negotiable depending on experience, excluding OT and other earnings)