Packaging and Product Designer

Job Details
Company: Wilton Brands Inc.
Location: US – Clifton, New Jersey
Job Level: Junior Staff
Field: Graphic Design
Job Functions: Packaging, Product Development


Description

Wilton Brands Inc., a leading designer and marketer of cake decorating, housewares, paper and specialty crafts has a new opportunity for EK Success Brands for a Product/Packaging Designer located at our Clifton, New Jersey location. For more information on Wilton please visit our websites at www.wilton.com or www.eksuccess.com.

Responsibilities:
• Design all aspects of product, including packaging. Research & test all products (before and after production) to assure products meet company standards.
• Market & Design Research – Develop an in-depth understanding of customer’s needs, competitive products, and windows of opportunities for new product development.
• Maintain consistency within brand through development and implementation of graphic standards manual with colleagues.
• Create market impact while considering appropriateness of design and ensuring a quality appearance.
• Product development from conception stage through completion. Participation in meetings with Product Manager, Design Director and team members.
• Support new product execution and development.
• Design brand specific displays and merchandising solutions.
• Test and craft products as part of development process.
• Mock-up product and packaging prior to sampling for pre-sale.
• Travel domestically and abroad may be required.
• Ongoing quality test and continuous improvement on active SKUs.
• Assist in other areas as assigned.
• Extended hours expected to meet goals and deadlines

Our benefits package includes life/health/dental/vision insurance, 401(k), paid vacation & holidays, tuition assistance and employee discounts on our products.

For immediate consideration, please forward your resume, portfolio and salary requirements to: Katie Hope, Corporate Recruiter at https://home.eease.com/recruit/?id=322257.

Wilton is an Equal Opportunity Employer EEO-M/F/D/V
Specific Skills

Qualifications:
• 3+ years graphic design experience and product experience – preferably craft & gift industry.
• Proficiency with InDesign , Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator and Microsoft Excel.
• Experience dealing with licenses preferred.
• Excellent computer graphic skills.
• Ability to meet project deadlines and successfully manage multiple priorities
• Well organized; detail-oriented; good craftsmanship; precise.
• Strong written and oral communications skills, including ability to communicate effectively in English
• Must be able to execute and communicate creative vision.
• Bachelor’s degree in Graphic, or Communication Design or equivalents
• Knowledge and experience with visual merchandising, materials and processes
• Must be willing and able to commute occasionally to Manhattan for work.

Web-Based Applications
Apply on our website

How To Apply
designers@wilton.com
Submission Details

Resumes must be submitted with 3 non-returnable PDF work samples to be considered or a link to view your portfolio on-line.