Creative Designer Job at Scentsational Soaps and Candles, Inc. in Hanahan

POSITION SUMMARY:The Creative Designer is responsible for presenting new design concepts to Creative Department that is on trend with current home décor market and then executing chosen designs. Overall, associate must maintain design knowledge of key competitive brands of all retail segments where Scentsational Soaps & Candle products are sold. Design knowledge should include homecare market products primarily but also use insight drawn from new trends emerging in fashion & beauty brand that could be viable to leverage in home décor.POSITION DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:Design and execute artwork for all Product Development programs in conjunction with Creative Director and VP Sales & Marketing.Develop mood boards, sketches and creative ideationsDesign layouts, mock-ups and product renderingsCreate original pattern and illustrations for packaging, as neededLogo design, as neededImplement design feedback and secure approvalsWork directly with suppliers on development, final files, and troubleshooting any issues that ariseCreate and maintain press-ready filesReview and approve proofs and printed samplesPerform daily creative design work for everyday Production & Sales needs including custom development for private label and wholesale clients.Key Creative Department liaison to cross-functional departments of Sales, R&D, Marketing, Operations, Customer Service, Purchasing, and Production to field questions and trouble-shoot all internal & external (vendors) design needs.Supports Product Development Coordinator in managing Marketing ShowroomAttends seasonal vendor presentations, key industry trade shows, and other educational opportunities to maintain knowledge of homecare market trends and brand awareness.Field questions, trouble-shoot, & perform daily creative design work for everyday manufacturing needs including custom changes for private label & wholesale clients.May periodically oversee interns as workload demandsOther duties as assignedPOSITION REQUIRED SKILLS/EXPERIENCE:EDUCATION:Degree or diploma in design or design-related fieldREQUIRED SKILLS:Experienced designer with strong background in packaging design, including the preparation of final press-ready production filesStrong typography and print/illustration skillsSolid visual, branding, and style senseFluent in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign) and Microsoft OfficeAbility to take direction and quickly adapt to changing prioritiesMust be able to manage multiple tasks and maintain established deadlinesExcellent organizational skills with attention to detail and follow-upSelf-starter who can work well alone as well as in team matrixCollaborates well with all levels of management, internal staff, clients, and vendors.Builds strategic relationships with peers, clients, and vendorsSalary range $50K-$65K depending on experience
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