Packaging Designer

Funko Overview

Welcome to the Funko-verse, a world built on pure imagination, a land governed by the philosophy that stories matter, a universe comprised of characters from countless fandoms, a galaxy of once upon a times and happily ever afters.

But what does Funko do?

Funko is a purveyor of pop culture, making and selling license-focused collectibles. We are based in Everett, WA where we have a store that delights kids of all ages (kids at heart included). We currently hold hundreds of licenses for franchises ranging from Marvel to Harry Potter, giving us the rights to create tens of thousands of characters-one of the largest portfolios in the pop culture and collectibles industry. We take your favorite characters and turn them into adorable, or sometimes scary, collectible figures. Our most famous line, Pop! Vinyl has millions of fans around the world.

The Packaging Designer works in partnership with the design team to create packaging layouts for various Funko products, using existing templates, dyelines, and Licensor provided style guides. The Packaging Designer will also prepare print ready files for suppliers and help to create final product imagery using 3D Renders made by our rendering team.

Your Superpowers in Action:

• Uses provided style guides and logos to create pleasing original design solutions for packaging
• Prepare packaging files for licensor submission & supplier printing.
• Review packaging strike offs, supplier images, and communicate to the product development team
• Collaborate with Product Developers to obtain correct style guides for Packaging from Licensor for your projects.
• Prepare final product imagery for Sales & Marketing teams using 3D Renders and approved packaging files
• Follow management schedule for deliverables and adhere to team target goals for concepting, file delivery and glams.

Must-Have Superhero Gadgetry:

• 3+ years' experience in a previous design role, preferably developing packaging for licensed consumer goods
• Extremely proficient with Adobe Creative Suite, primarily Illustrator and Photoshop. Dimensions is a plus!
• Understanding of color theory & graphic design is required
• Highly organized with the ability to multi-task across several ongoing projects
• Strong attention to detail
• Concise and effective verbal & written communication
• Ability to be meet tight deadlines and be flexible with changing priorities
• Must be able to work in a collaborative environment
• Able to illustrate in multiple styles
• Strong ability to receive feedback well from Peers, Art Directors, Product Development and Licensors

Salary Information

The base salary range for this position is $32.00 - 39.00 hourly. Compensation may vary outside of this range depending on a number of factors, including a candidate's qualifications, skills, competencies and experience, and location.