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Associate Packaging Designer

@ Unique Industries
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Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
OnsiteFull Time
Responsibilities:Design packaging, Create labels, Prepare art for packaging
Requirements Summary:Packaging design, labeling, and packaging proofing; strong Adobe Creative Suite skills; knowledge of color processes and packaging regulations; effective communicator.
Technical Tools Mentioned:Adobe Creative Suite, Graphic Design Software, Packaging Design
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About Us

Unique Industries is a family-owned business with over 60 years of industry experience. When you work for Unique, you get all the perks of larger corporations, such as 401K, multiple choices of healthcare plans, generous paid time off, and more. However, the difference between us and a larger corporation is that here at Unique, we are family. Your CEO and management team are involved in day-to-day operations and make sure that each location sees how much they are appreciated through annual company picnics and holiday luncheons. So if you're looking for a job that is exciting, rewarding, and team-focused - then apply today! We would love to have you come join the party.

About Our Opportunity

We are seeking an Associate Packaging Designer to work in the Philadelphia Corporate office. The Associate Packaging Designer will design generic and licensed packaging for Unique and private label products. This position is responsible for using correct legal information, country of origin, UPC’s, warnings and translations and also checks incoming proofs for all packaging produced.

Responsibilities

  • Present innovative concepts for packaging refreshes and new product launches.
  • Responsible for designing, sizing and layout of generic and licensed packaging used for Unique and private label products.
  • Create labels for plates, napkins and cups.
  • Design ensemble packaging for licensed and themed/seasonal products.
  • Design/provide art for CDUs and PDQs.
  • Ensure that proper legal lines, country of origin, UPC’s are on all packages.
  • Include correct warning information, age grading, size, weight and translations.
  • Proof all incoming packaging proofs and blister arrangements as needed.
  • Responsible for providing new packaging or prints as necessary for mockups for the Advertising, Marketing and Sales/Product Development departments.
  • Perform other related duties as required and assigned.

Qualifications 

  • Requires effective oral and written communication skills including the ability to proof, present ideas, and/or facts and recommendations effectively.
  • Good communication skills with others in the department, with other departments and with suppliers.
  • Must be able to calculate correct sizes and color percentages for packaging.
  • Knowledge of 4/color process and spot color printing on offset and flexographic presses.
  • Must be skilled in Adobe Creative Suite.
  • High school diploma or its equivalent required; Bachelor’s degree from a four-year art college or university preferred.
  • 2 years of related experience and/or training required; 3 or more years preferred.
  • Any equivalent combination of education, experience and training that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Unique Industries, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and affords equal opportunity to all applicants and employees for all positions without regards to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or any other status protected under local, state or federal laws.