The Packaging Production Manager will lead and manage a very busy and demanding graphic design studio. Our design studio creates over a thousand new items each year and has multiple projects each day. Good knowledge of kids' trends and what is hot in kids' fashion and toys will be a big plus but is not a necessity.

The role requires experience working with programs such as Illustrator, Photoshop, In-Design, and Acrobat. You must be a strong leader, possess skills to get the most out of a team, and have varying skill sets and experience; motivate and encourage 7 graphic designers.  Work collaboratively with other team managers throughout the business to meet daily deadlines and goals. Be detail-oriented, deadline-driven, a self-starter who can juggle multiple projects while possessing excellent communication skills. 

•       Meet with the CEO each morning for a daily briefing on priorities.
•       Coordinate the studio daily schedule for each graphic designer in your team – DAILY TRAFFIC FLOW!
•       Brief each new project, giving detailed guidelines to each graphic designer in your team.
•       Proof-read artwork.
•       Provide input and guidance on developing new packaging style guides with the Creative Director.
•       Log and ensure all artwork loaded to suppliers is returned for our approval within deadlines.
•       Manage studio samples to ensure each designer has the samples they need and return them after completing jobs.
•       Work with CEO, Product Development & Sales teams.
•       Ensure the graphic design team is keeping abreast and up to date on industry trends.
•       Responsible for recruiting and interviewing new hires

•          8+ years of work experience in consumer packaging design.
•          Must have an entrepreneurial mindset and a relentless passion for beautiful, crafted design, change, and innovation.
•          Strong visual design skills and background designing for systems (style guides, design patterns).
•          Experience managing a team and the ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced and highly demanding environment.
•          Knowledgeofcolortheoryandcolorharmony, good design aesthetics.
•          An expert understanding of the trends in packaging, color, and branding.
•          Ability to develop concepts and designs for packaging across several private label brands.
•          Experienced in Adobe Creative Suite(emphasis on illustrator & Photoshop).
•          Motivate a team to provide high-quality work while also meeting tight deadlines consistently.
•          Exhibit pixel-perfect attention to detail.
•          Awareness of design,fashion/beauty,retail,social media,and lifestyle trends.
•          Prior experience with commercial & toy packaging preferred but not required.
•          Bachelor's degree in Packaging, Industrial or Graphic Design, or related fields preferred.
•          Strong proficiency in Illustration, iconography, typography, and layout.