Senior Graphic Designer (Packaging) Job at Institute of Packaging Professionals

SpaLife is looking for a Senior Packaging Designer with solid design capabilities to help elevate and execute our evolving brand story. In this role, you’ll collaborate with our dynamic design team to create a variety of on-brand and innovative product packaging concepts and marketing assets.
To be successful, you should have a keen eye for detail, love tracking and staying up-to-date-on packaging trends, and will be comfortable creating high-volume designs in a fast-paced setting, from initial conceptualization to final delivery.
This role reports to the VP of Sales & Creative and is located at our Edison, NJ office. Please share samples of your proven work as a graphic designer along with your application.
We are currently growing at an accelerated rate and are looking for enthusiastic professionals to join our tiny but mighty team. This is a great opportunity to join a small business during a pivotal growth period. Come grow with us and leave your mark as we transition into the next chapter of our brand story!
WHAT YOU’LL DO:

Design a high volume of creative, including but not limited to: original packaging design, PDQs, pitch decks, brand collateral, social media content, and other digital marketing assets
Collaborate cross-functionally with fellow designers, copywriters, and marketing to continuously develop and elevate SpaLife’s visual brand story
Ensure brand image is consistent across all channels and adheres to brand style guide
Stay informed on consumer habits while responding to the unique needs of the individual accounts we currently work with
Effectively interpret & respond to creative briefs
Demonstrate the ability to concept and ideate different design territories, while effectively communicating design process and creative decision making to account managers
Integrate AI-assisted design tools (Adobe Firefly, Generative Fill, etc.) into daily workflows to speed up concepting and production, using sound creative judgment to determine where AI adds value versus where hands-on craft is essential
Help mentor & grow junior designers, assist Head of Design with design direction, review & feedback work for excellence
WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR:

6+ years of professional packaging design experience (to be considered, please provide a portfolio demonstrating relevant experience!)
Previous experience in health & beauty industry or CPG is a strong bonus
Expertise in Photoshop, Illustrator, & InDesign are a must, knowledge of other Adobe creative suite programs are a plus
Proficiency with AI-powered design tools (Adobe Firefly, Photoshop Generative Fill, etc.) to accelerate concepting and production workflows.
A design portfolio that demonstrates the ability to work within existing design languages as well as establish new ones
A desire to review work, mentor others, and co-create with partners from different background and expertise
Project and time-management skills: ability to create and deliver under tight deadlines in a fast-paced setting
Mockup and photo-retouching skills
A team player who thrives on creative collaboration, with excellent communication & organizational skills
A natural creativity and ability to think outside the box!
Base Pay Range: $80,000-$100,000/year
Exact compensation may vary based on skills & experience.

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