Packaging Graphics/Digital Renders; Production Services

Job Title: Packaging Graphics/Digital Renders – Production Services

Duration: 12 Months Contract + Possibility of Extension/FTE

Location: Shelton, CT 06484

Pay Rate: $40.00 – $44.97 Hourly

JOB SUMMARY

The preference would be to have the candidate local so they could be on-site 2 days a week, BUT we could also consider fully remote candidates if the skills and credentials are a superior fit over local candidates.

POSITION SUMMARY

Design and maintain brand identity throughout the creative process of packaging design for Client 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 Client 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.
• 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
• Generate graphic element files including support logos, icons, symbols, communication bursts for packaging and digital utilization.
• Adapt and interpret Marketing Graphic Briefs into compelling package design concepts that effectively convey brand and design objectives as required.

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• 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.
• Bachelor’s 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.

Dexian is a leading provider of staffing, IT, and workforce solutions with over 12,000 employees and 70 locations worldwide. As one of the largest IT staffing companies and the 2nd largest minority-owned staffing company in the U.S., Dexian was formed in 2023 through the merger of DISYS and Signature Consultants. Combining the best elements of its core companies, Dexian’s platform connects talent, technology, and organizations to produce game-changing results that help everyone achieve their ambitions and goals.

Dexian’s brands include Dexian DISYS, Dexian Signature Consultants, Dexian Government Solutions, Dexian Talent Development and Dexian IT Solutions. Visit https://dexian.com/ to learn more.

Dexian is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.