Position: Packaging Designer
Location: NE Philadelphia
Website: Frankford Candy LLC
Position Type: Full-time
Start Date: Immediately

Job Description:
The Package Designer provides creative deliverables for licensed and non-licensed product and packaging. Executions include concept renders, end-to-end packaging design, creation of sample and food labeling applications. Previous branding and packaging experience is required for our fast-paced environment. Projects consists of revolving stages, success depends effective and timely communication. Reports to the Creative Services Manager and works closely with other key personnel.

Responsibilities:

Daily Functions:

• Designs generic and licensed concepts and product and packaging materials.
• Works within Frankford and Licensor style guides while maintaining unity across product lines.
• Responsible for creating packaging concepts, comps and artwork.
• Presents artwork for internal and submits into Licensor workflow when approved.

Key Responsibilities:

• Understands creative and production workflows.
• Understands structural packaging, materials, and production processes and makes dieline modifications.
• Anticipates next steps for projects.
• Proofs work for Licensor, Frankford and FDA requirements prior to presenting for approval.
• Applies legal lines, warnings, Nutritional and UPC information to FDA standard.
• Effectively communicates schedule conflicts to Traffic Coordinator.
• Prepares files for release to prepress and samples and production.
• Creates 3D renders of product and packaging for presentation boards.
• Minimum 3 days on site weekly, adding in-office days as needed to complete assignments.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Prepares and prints samples artwork.
• Creates product specification sheets.
• Occasional photography and photo editing required to complete designs.
• Product copy and descriptions, as needed.
• Maintain Brand guides and assets for assigned portfolio.

Qualifications:

• 4+ years designing for retail packaging.
• Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite.
• Demonstrated history of good communication and collaboration skills.
• Excellent time management and organizational capabilities.
• Submit resume and packaging examples to be considered.

Benefits and Salary:

• 401k
• Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Vacation and PTO
• Short Term Disability
• Hybrid week: 3 office, 2 home
• Fridays end at 3:30

To apply:
vwhitton@frankfordcandy.com