Digital Graphics Associate

Description:

Design and maintain brand identity throughout the creative process of packaging design for our clients branded products. Develop digital packaging render concepts of final and proposed packaging including graphics and structural componentry. Support all levels of mechanical execution for packaging with technical understanding the how packaging production decoration method impacts design development. Create design concepts for packaging adaptations, product line extensions and promotional packaging as required.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES

Create digital packaging images of branded products from final packaging mechanicals and through incorporation of product photography in multiple angles for various packaging forms (cartons, bottles, aerosol cans, film pouches, shrink sleeves and displays)

Generate realistic packaging renders using Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator and Esko Studio products.

Create models and templates of various structures types for application in new packaging renders, maintaining consistency of quality and standards in image execution.

Application of SKU meta-data and nomenclature for package image tagging and formatting for uploading to and management digital asset library.

Partner with Production Services managers and design personnel to manage schedule of deliverables within fast-paced environment.

Create packaging mechanical executions, ensuring adaptation of creative, design continuity, communication hierarchy and graphic elements are consistently leveraged across of a variety of packaging forms, sizes, and decoration methodologies for consistency and strong branding presence at retail.

Design to and execute production across multiple brand portfolios in multiple regions leveraging multiple languages, translations, and print converters.

Interpret requirements of specific printer specifications into mechanical artwork development including print process limitations, ink application, coating, embossing, typography, photography, images, color limitations, min/max dot usage, line weights, safety and UPC truncations/magnifications

Produce accurate artwork mechanical content established in accordance with regional regulatory requirements for all regulated content including: hazards, warnings, ingredient listings, drug facts box, recycling symbols.

Generate graphic element files including support logos, icons, symbols, communication bursts for packaging and digital utilization.

Ensure developed artworks are established against packaging die line requirements for print process and print supplier.

Adapt and interpret Marketing Graphic Briefs into compelling package design concepts that effectively convey brand and design objectives as required.

Additional Skills & Qualifications:

Strong knowledge in Adobe Creative Suite highly proficient in Illustrator, superior Photoshop skills a must. Familiarity with Esko Studio and Studio Advanced a plus.

Strong knowledge in color correction and digital retouching for packaging image development and finalization.

Ability to source and reformat for multiple file formats. Distribute assets as required through various platforms including utilization of Fileshare, BLUE software system.

High proficiency in the development and execution of packing artwork mechanicals.

Bachelors Degree in Graphic Design or Graphic Communications or relevant work experience or an equivalent combination for education and experience.

5 years of professional experience as a designer/graphic/production artist in packaging design environment. CPG experience a big plus.

Must be able to communicate effectively and professionally with strong interpersonal skill set

Manage high volume workload

Knowledge of printing processes in design development and prepress requirements ? offset, dry-offset, silkscreen, flexography, digital and, letterpress, combination, and gravure printing.

Ability to trouble shoot and assess integrity of incoming agency designs and files, correct and translate technical requirements for appropriate layout builds.

Ability to work cross-functionally with internal and external partners (packaging prepress firms/printers).

Must demonstrate a high level of accuracy and attention to detail in all aspects of deliverables and executions.

Motivated Self-starter. Able to change priorities with sense of urgency.

Positive, proactive, enthusiastic team player

Experience Level:

Intermediate Level

o Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

Medical, dental & vision

Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital

401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available

Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)

Short and long-term disability

Health Spending Account (HSA)

Transportation benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

About TEKsystems:

Were partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. Thats the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.