Senior Packaging Designer

Senior Packaging Designer

Summary:

We are looking for a Senior packaging designer to join our team who has a passion for creating packaging for our legwear department. Our team of designers is known for their energy, creativity, and commitment to excellence. Together, we are shaping the future of our department and driving success across our product lines.

Responsibilities:

• Liaise with our manufacturing partners, overseeing the submission of artwork and the receipt of proofs for approval.
• Exhibit meticulous attention to detail when reviewing proofs to uphold brand consistency and standards.
• Proficiently interpret dielines and measurements to ensure optimal product-to-packaging alignment.
• Update all dieline artwork to accurate scale, incorporating correct colors and information.
• Oversee management of all brand and private label packaging.
• Enhance existing packaging by refining verbiage to better align with product specifications and buyer requests.
• Develop comprehensive brand guides for hosiery based on licensor standards when onboarding new brands.
• Explore innovative packaging solutions through market research and trend analysis.
• Collaborate with sales teams to enhance product representation for specific accounts.
• Utilize Illustrator for packaging artwork, with occasional photo editing in Photoshop.
• Generate fresh and imaginative concepts for gift box designs based on emerging trends.
• Create mockups for presentations as required.
• Supervise freelance designers on a project-by-project basis.

Qualifications:

• Proficient problem-solving abilities.
• Must have experience in accessories packaging.
• Exceptional attention to detail, encompassing alignment, font consistency, and correct branding.
• Understanding of typography principles and their varied application across brands.
• Strong time management and project management skills.
• Demonstrated creativity and innovation.
• Positive and collaborative team player.
• Effective multitasking capabilities.
• Comfort working in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment, adhering to Time & Action calendars.

Benefits and Perks:

• Hybrid work schedule (4 days onsite; 1 day work from home) & early Fridays
• Generous PTO and paid holidays
• Comprehensive health, dental and vision coverage with FSA or HSA options
• Pet insurance and pet discounts
• Identity theft protection
• Discounted life insurance
• Short and long-term disability insurance
• Critical illness, accident, and hospital indemnity insurance
• 401K & Profit sharing
• Pre-tax commuter benefits
• Professional development
• Team building and Company events

NY Pay Transparency:

The pay range for this position is ($80,000 – $85,000) annually based on skills and experience.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Gina Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided based on qualifications, merit, and business need.

Recruitment Agencies:

Gina Group does not accept unsolicited agency resumes and will not be held responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.

About Gina Group

Gina Group is an industry-leading wholesale fashion apparel and accessories company specializing in design, manufacturing, and distribution to retail markets. Categories include footwear, hosiery, cold weather, intimate apparel, handbags, small leather goods, tech accessories, home goods, and more across a multitude of national brands. Gina has been supplying retail markets with kids, juniors, misses, and men’s products for over 35 years and continues to keep pace with the ever-changing retail landscape.

Visit us at www.ginagroup.com to learn more about us.