Our client is an emerging Home Fashions & Textiles manufacturer that aims to provide unique, thoughtful, and inspiring products into the market. This company prides themselves on their two core values – people and purpose. The brand is extremely fashion forward and is always looking to be an innovator within Home Fashions. They have built a youthful and supportive culture that encourages contribution and collaboration amongst all employees. This is an exciting company to join and grow within.

As a Packaging Designer, you will play a crucial role in crafting innovative and visually appealing packaging solutions for our home textile and décor products. Your designs will be instrumental in enhancing the overall customer experience, increasing brand recognition, and promoting our products in the retail market. You will work collaboratively with the product development team, marketing team, and other stakeholders to create packaging designs that align with our brand identity and convey the essence of our products.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conceptualize and Design Packaging: Develop unique and engaging packaging concepts that complement our home fashions products, including bedding, pillows, curtains, rugs, and other home décor items
• Brand Alignment: Ensure that all packaging designs are consistent with our brand guidelines, maintaining a cohesive and recognizable brand image
• Research and Trend Analysis: Stay up-to-date with packaging trends and best practices in the home fashions industry. Conduct research to identify market trends, competitor packaging, and consumer preferences
• Product-Specific Packaging: Tailor packaging designs to specific product categories, considering their size, shape, and materials to ensure safe and attractive presentation
• Graphic Design: Incorporate captivating graphics, illustrations, typography, and imagery into packaging designs that reflect the product’s theme and resonate with the target audience
• Sustainable Packaging: Collaborate with the sustainability team to explore eco-friendly and sustainable packaging options, aligning with the company’s commitment to environmental responsibility
• Prototyping and Testing: Create physical and digital prototypes of packaging designs for product testing and evaluation, making necessary adjustments based on feedback
• Collaboration: Work closely with the product development team, marketing team, and external vendors to coordinate packaging design projects and meet deadlines
• Compliance and Legal Requirements: Ensure all packaging designs comply with regulatory guidelines and legal requirements in relevant markets
• Quality Assurance: Oversee the production process to ensure the final packaging meets quality standards and accurately represents the approved designs

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design, Packaging Design, or a related field
• Proven experience as a Packaging Designer, preferably within the home fashions or related industry
• Proficiency in design software such as Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign)
• Strong understanding of design principles, color theory, and typography
• Creative mindset with a keen eye for detail and a passion for creating visually appealing designs
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent communication skills to effectively present and explain design concepts to various stakeholders
• Familiarity with sustainable packaging practices and materials is a plus
• Portfolio showcasing a diverse range of packaging design projects is required

All Candidates must be able to provide work related references.