smartdept. is searching for a Packaging Production Designerfor a consumer packaged goodsclient located inChicago IL. The ideal candidate will come with 35 years of experience. This is afulltimehybrid (TuesThurs in office)contracttohireopportunity. Compensation for this position is expected to be$26/hr $34/hr depending on experience level and fit.
What Youll Do:
- Layout packaging and other artwork according to templated designs updating asneeded based on quality team and factory input.
- Process Packaging BOMs ensuring all component details and instructions arecaptured for factory use in preparing final packaging.
- File all artwork on EPDM. Collaborate with marketing coordinator to make sure finalBOMs are approved when ready for factory use.
- Maintain Packaging Planning document for all packaging projects.
- Provide dimensions and weight information to sales support.
- Manage artwork numbers for all packaging artwork needs
- Master carton configurations and obtain/engineer dielines with factory or third partyengineers.
- Create and maintain all packaging change documentation for FDA compliance
- Work with third party vendors on print resources to support the team including butnot limited to: large format signage tradeshow booth and support materials printcollateral display mockups and packaging engineers.
- Review third party style guides to understand customer requirements sharinginformation with the team for custom projects
- Facilitate artwork approvals through internal process
- Manage approval process with external customers and third party services
- Understand customers unique RFID processes and submit for approvals. Manageprocess to ensure on time needs of the project are met.
- Request golden samples for all new products. Manage sample tracking andapprovals for the team.
- Serve as creative team point of contact with factories to resolve any outstandingquestions
- Represent the Creative Team and participate in production meeting toprovide project updates to team work collaboratively with team members to resolve
issues and raise concerns as needed for the benefit of group discussion.
What Youll Need:
- 35 years of relevant experience in the CPG space
- Strong understanding of packaging materials and production processes.
- Excellent problemsolving and analytical skills.
- Strong attention to detail and organizational abilities.
- Portfolio samples required.