Package Designer (Private Brand)

Job Description

1. Meeting with the design and marketing teams to discuss packaging specifications and confirm budgets.

• Create designs, concepts and layouts for Monthly promotion and events:
• Select colors, images, text style, and layout
• Developing design briefs by gathering information and data through research
• Estimating the time required to complete the work
• Adapt layout of POP, hanging mobile, poster, info bunting, outdoor & indoor banner …
• POP & POS Development - develop effective, productive and cost effective POP and POS materials.
• Be ensure work follow schedule.
• Source for the best item and use the budget effectively
• Support designs for all Departments: Marketing (AnP, Mailer, Digital), Merchandise, Operation…
• Complete projects by coordinating with outside agencies, art services, printers, etc.
• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed
• Follow about contract and payment.
• Review designs for errors before printing or publishing them
• Incorporate changes recommended by clients or art directors into final designs

2. Evaluating market trends and analyzing similar packaging designs.

3. Brainstorming packaging ideas using hand sketches, verbal cues, words, and design software.

4. Ensuring packaging designs accurately represent the company’s brand and ethos.

5. Selecting functional ideas and creating packaging mock-ups.

6. Identifying suitable packaging materials and conducting feasibility studies.

7. Collaborating with graphic designers and copywriters to finalize packaging text and graphics.

8. Completing final mock-up designs using computer modeling software.

9. Presenting final designs to stakeholders and company managers.

Job Requirement

• Bachelor’s degree in industrial design, graphic design, art, or a similar field.
• Marketing experience would be preferable.
• Proven experience working as a packaging designer.
• Natural talent for design and a keen eye for detail.    
• Experience with market research and product placement advertising. 
• Familiarity with various packaging materials.
• Knowledge of consumer packaging health and safety regulations.
• Proficient with 3D design software including CAD or AutoCAD.
• Written and verbal communication skills in English 
• Preferably if you know Japanese