Company Overview Epoca International is a designer and distributor of consumer houseware products. Epoca is focused on building strong consumer brands and driving innovation within the marketplace. Our portfolio includes Paris Hilton housewares, Ecolution Cookware, Primula Beverage Products, Tasty home goods, Country Living and Cooking Light kitchen products, as well as a variety of private label retailer offerings. Packaging Designer responsible for creating innovative and visually appealing packaging designs for a wide range of kitchen products. This position is a

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; hourly pay ; 4 days per week in office (M-Th), full days. Responsibilities Develop innovative packaging design graphics and systems Design packaging structures that can be mass-produced Communicate information on materials and packaging design to cross-functional teams Be proficient in production process and design files accordingly Demonstrate understanding of packaging design and material cost Actively research consumer and market trends and apply them to packaging design and materials Serve as subject matter expert in packaging materials and substrates to be used Retain and implement information and duties from team meetings Provide updates on current projects to the Packaging Manager Support other Designers throughout the design process Create and modify and create packaging die lines, mock-ups. Communicate project status and needs with the Asia team for production finalization Demonstrate strong time management to meet development schedule needs Able to multi-task on several priorities Requirements Bachelor's degree in graphic design, art, industrial design or related field preferred Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign) 3 - 5 years of years of experience in packaging design in the consumer packaging industry, ideally with consumer goods. Experience working with style guides and the creation of original artwork Strong graphic design skills An eye for innovation and creativity Experience working with Print-based graphic design Working knowledge of printing processes (4 colors, spot colors, mechanical preparation, paper stock, and file formats) Clear understanding of print expectations, including, bleeds, die lines, retouching, formats, resolution, etc. Opportunity to work with a dynamic and creative team on well-known brands. Physical Requirements The employee typically works in an office environment and uses a computer, telephone, and other office equipment as needed to perform duties. The noise level in the work environment is typical of that of an office. The employee may encounter frequent interruptions throughout the workday. The employee is regularly required to sit, talk, or hear; frequently required to use repetitive hand motion, handle, or feel, and to stand, walk, reach, bend or lift up to 20 pounds. The physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Epoca International, LLC provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. _ Epoca International, LLC is a drug-free workplace, and we use E-Verify to confirm the identity and employment eligibility of all new hires._

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$30.00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person