REQ Solutions · 1 day ago
Packaging Designer
Manhattan, NY
Contract
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$28/hr - $30/hr
8+ years expREQ Solutions is seeking a Packaging Designer to lead artwork from concept through final production release. The role involves managing artwork execution, coordination, and delivery while ensuring compliance with brand and legal requirements.
Outsourcing/Offshoring
Responsibilities
End-to-End Artwork Ownership: Own all artwork from initial concept through final production release, ensuring timelines, approvals, and deliverables are met without handoffs or gaps in ownership
Design Execution: Execute approved creative concepts and designs through final artwork, ensuring alignment to creative direction and production requirements throughout the process
Artwork Production & Release: Prepare, finalize, and release print-ready artwork files to suppliers, ensuring all files meet technical, legal, and brand requirements prior to release
Centric Software Management: Upload, manage, version, and release all artwork files, revisions, approvals, and final deliverables within Centric Software , ensuring suppliers receive accurate, complete, and current files. Serve as the owner of artwork status and documentation within the system
Revision & Feedback Management: Coordinate and implement all cross-functional feedback and art direction, managing multiple rounds of revisions while maintaining accuracy and version control
Quality Assurance: Review all artwork prior to release to confirm accuracy of content, copy, color callouts, sizing, placement, and compliance with brand, legal, and technical standards
Supplier & Proof Management: Review printer-supplied proofs against approved artwork and ensure all required updates are accurately implemented prior to final approval
Cross-Functional Coordination: Partner with design and project manger to ensure alignment, approvals, and on-time execution
Process & Workflow Support: Maintain organized files in box, documentation, and workflows to support efficient production timelines, consistent execution, and clear communication across teams
Qualification
Required
Expert proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop) and Microsoft Office
Strong ability to concept, design, and develop original creative packaging, from initial ideation through final production execution
Demonstrated experience translating business objectives and brand strategy into compelling designs
Strong understanding of print production, color management (CMYK, spot colors), and file formats
Keen eye for detail, typography, layout, and brand consistency
8+ years of experience as a Packaging Production Artist / Packaging Production Designer within a fashion or beauty company
Experience designing, preparing, and adapting artwork for retail and point-of-purchase displays, with a strong understanding of structure, materials, and production constraints
Intimate knowledge of formal typographic and graphic design conventions, with the ability to supply artwork in various file formats according to manufacturing requirements
Expert ability to create original designs and manufacturing dyelines, as well as iterate and impose artwork onto dyelines supplied by vendors
Experience writing clear, error-free print specifications for release to suppliers
Fluency in 4-color process, Pantone Matching System, studio color management, color profiles, and proofing
BA required
Preferred
BFA/BA in Graphic Design or related field preferred
Company
REQ Solutions
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51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase