Packaging Production Designer

Packaging Production Designer- TEMP role

Location- Coppell, TX.

Hybrid model (3 days in office, 2 days remote)

Job Summary:

The Packaging production designer is an expert in creating packaging layered files to execute packaging designs across various packaging types and materials. Reports to the Manager Brand Packaging.

Key Roles & Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the design, engineering and production of packaging of all At Home brands for internal and Product Partner use.
• Create, preflight and send accurate production ready layered artwork files.
• Work closely with Packaging team to execute projects accurately and on time.
• Evaluate the integrity of the packaging to ensure its quality during shipping and handling in the stores.
• Create complex computer layout files with linked photos and EPS graphics, to be printed on variable two- and three-dimensional packaging designs and create mock ups.
• Document clear directions on execution and placement of packaging on products across all categories in the store.
• Identify PDQ solutions that support multiple products and maintain the PDQ size library.
• Proofread artwork created by vendors for spelling and consistency, compliance issues and relay any changes, updates or issues.
• Manage material and color library, including the review and approval to standards.
• Tour At Home stores as well as competitors on a consistent basis.
• Effectively manage competing priorities, meet production deadlines and maintain status of projects.

Qualifications & Competencies:

• Bachelor's Degree
• 1-3+ years of packaging design experience
• Packaging experience with corrugate, paper, fabric, plastics preferred
• Expert with Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, InDesign)
• MS Office product proficiency
• Must be able to calculate correct sizes and color percentages for packaging
• Flexible and adaptive to changing priorities
• Able to multi-task, organize and prioritize workload to meet deadlines
• Knowledge of print mechanicals, topography and creation of mockups