Experience:
8+ years professional experience with 3+ years of management experience.

Must have a successful track record of implementing Production Innovation, specifically within the discipline of brand design – packaging, point of sale and branded environments.

Expectations:
Working with our Strategy, Design, Production Directors to bring expertise and/or state of the art technologies and solutions in the areas of print, packaging design and labeling as well as glass and PET manufacturing. Provide knowledge of 3D modeling, CAD development, sourcing of innovative materials, and be up to date in areas of sustainability.

Must exhibit an understanding of brands and their culture, the consumer and the category (including competitive set and retail environment) and contribute production innovation solutions rooted in these underpinnings. Embraces the creative brief provided.

Ability to proactively troubleshoot, brainstorm ideas and offer technical guidance to ensure creative excellence through final production.

Acts as a "knowledge bank" of resources and relationships to increase the capacity and quality of our design product.

Requirements:
Well versed in multiple branding disciplines (e.g., packaging, promotions, point of sale, brand identity systems, visual languages, environments and events).

Experience with various aspects of industrial design or have worked with closely with industrial designers.

History of providing inventive/creative production solutions to marketing challenges/opportunities.

Strong analytical skills with proven ability to integrate insights into successful brand initiatives.

Solid verbal and written communication skills.

Out of town travel – including International travel– is required.

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Senior Production Artist

Experience:
College graduate with 4+ years professional experience. Background in print/packaging production and strong technical education/experience essential.

Expectations:
Highly organized, pro-active, detail oriented, able to multi-task and prioritize time

Understand internal and external workflows and processes

Ability to proactively maintain and enhance technical and design skills

Ability to identify potential problems or opportunities

Strong Mac skills, including Illustrator, Photoshop & InDesign

Working knowledge of standard printing and legal requirements of the packaging industry

Responsibilities:
Work collaboratively with Production Managers, Account Service and Design teams

Refinements and line extensions that maintain concept/design integrity

Preparation of art elements as directed

Construction of tight, accurate mechanicals, on schedule

Releasing and Archiving of files and elements as guided by Production Director

Prioritizing all parts of a job to ensure on-time delivery

Input on vendors and scheduling

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