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This role is responsible for creating compelling retail packaging, product presentation, and visual assets that elevate both licensed and private label consumer products across multiple retail channels.\nThe ideal candidate combines exceptional packaging design skills with the ability to produce high-quality product photography for catalogs, e-commerce, retailer presentations, packaging mockups, and marketing materials. This individual will collaborate closely with Product Development, Production, Sales and Licensing to ensure packaging accurately reflects brand standards while meeting retailer requirements and production specifications.\nThe successful candidate thrives in a fast-paced consumer products environment, possesses a strong understanding of print production and packaging manufacturing, and has an eye for creating impactful visual storytelling through both design and photography.\nEssential Duties & Responsibilities\nPackaging Design\nDesign innovative and consumer-focused packaging for licensed and private label products across multiple categories. \nDevelop packaging concepts from initial creative direction through final production-ready artwork. \nEnsure all packaging aligns with brand guidelines, licensing requirements, retailer specifications, and Mad Engine quality standards. \nCreate die line layouts, production files, and print-ready artwork. \nPrepare artwork for offset, digital, flexographic, and other commercial printing processes. \nCollaborate with Product Development to ensure packaging complements product functionality and presentation. \nReview proofs, color separations, and production samples to maintain quality and accuracy. \nProduct Photography & Image Production\nPhotograph products for packaging, e-commerce, catalogs, presentations, and internal creative needs. \nPlan and execute studio product photography with attention to lighting, styling, composition, and brand consistency. \nRetouch, color-correct, and optimize product images using Adobe Photoshop. \nCreate lifestyle composites, promotional imagery, and digital mockups. \nMaintain organized image libraries and digital asset management systems. \nEnsure photography accurately represents product color, materials, and construction. \nCreative Collaboration\nPartner with Product Development, Production, Licensing and Sales teams throughout product launches. \nParticipate in creative reviews and packaging presentations. \nIncorporate feedback from licensors, retailers, and internal stakeholders into final designs. \nSupport seasonal launches with packaging updates and creative revisions. \nContribute ideas that enhance product presentation and customer experience. \nProduction & Quality\nPrepare production-ready files that meet vendor specifications. \nCommunicate with Product Development and Production teams regarding artwork revisions and technical requirements. \nEnsure artwork accuracy including copy, barcodes, legal markings, regulatory information, and brand assets. \nMaintain version control throughout the artwork approval process. \nSupport packaging testing, sample reviews, and final production approvals. \nProcess Improvement\nMaintain organized digital assets, templates, photography files, and packaging archives. \nStay current on packaging trends, print technologies, sustainable packaging solutions, and consumer design trends. \nRecommend process improvements that increase creative efficiency and production accuracy. \nQualifications\nRequired\nBachelor's degree in Graphic Design, Packaging Design, Visual Communications, Photography, or related field. \n3-6+ years of professional packaging design experience. \nProfessional product photography experience. \nAdvanced proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign). \nStrong understanding of print production, packaging materials, and manufacturing processes. \nExperience preparing production-ready artwork and print files. \nExcellent typography, layout, color, and composition skills. \nStrong photo retouching and image editing abilities. \nAbility to manage multiple projects while meeting tight deadlines. \nExceptional attention to detail and organizational skills. \nStrong verbal and written communication skills. \nPreferred\nExperience working with licensed consumer products. \nExperience designing packaging for apparel, accessories, gifts, toys, or consumer goods. \nKnowledge of photography lighting equipment and studio setup. \nExperience with digital asset management systems. \nUnderstanding of retailer packaging requirements. \nExperience working with overseas manufacturing partners. \nFamiliarity with sustainable packaging practices. \nBasic video or motion graphics experience is considered an asset. \nTechnical Skills\nAdobe Illustrator \nAdobe Photoshop (Advanced) \nAdobe InDesign \nAdobe Lightroom \nMicrosoft Office Suite \nMac OS environment \nProduct photography equipment and lighting \nColor management and print production \nPackaging die lines and prepress preparation \nFile management and digital asset organization \nKey Competencies\nCreative Thinking \nPackaging Design Expertise \nProduct Photography \nVisual Storytelling \nBrand Consistency \nPrint Production Knowledge \nAttention to Detail \nTime Management \nCross-Functional Collaboration \nProblem Solving \nAdaptability \nOrganization \nCommunication \nProject Management 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As one of North America's leading designers and manufacturers of licensed and branded consumer products, we bring iconic brands to life through innovative design, quality execution, and strong retail partnerships. 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