Packaging Graphic Designer (Hybrid Remote)

Company: Northern Lights Candles
Location: Garland
Posted on: June 25, 2022

Job Description:

Northern Lights Enterprises, Inc., a Zippo Company, and leading designer of luxury candles and artisan made accessories, is seeking qualified candidates for a full-time, hourly employment opportunity as a Packaging Graphic Designer - responsible for assisting in the creation of innovative and artistic labeling and packaging for all Northern Lights products and private labeling.*Along with resume, applicants MUST submit samples demonstrating knowledge of composition, layout, typography, packaging production and structureWhat you'll do:

• Assist in creating and maintaining project grids and presentations
• Design original and customer-appropriate artwork for various forms of packaging using multi-media methods within packaging requirements and brand standards
• Keep Monday.com boards up to date on project developments
• Mockup packaging renderings in Illustrator
• Produce print ready files for final production including original die-lines
• Create physical prototype mockups of packaging designs
• Evaluate packaging effectiveness based on diversity of retail markets and channels: mass, specialty, grocery, E-commerce
• Other duties as neededWhat you'll need:
  • Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design or related field with 1-5 years' experience - Working knowledge of photography basics
  • Competency in Adobe CC Suite & MS Office for Mac
  • Professional verbal and written communication skills including grammar and proofreading
  • Creative team player interested in continuously learning through individual and group critique
  • Problem solver mindset willing to work through complex 3D and 2D creative challenges
  • Extremely detail oriented, highly efficient and organized, willing to meet strict deadlines
  • Market awareness and understanding of industry trends
  • Understanding of printing language and processes
  • MUST have a strong portfolio demonstrating knowledge of composition, layout, typography, packaging production and structure

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