Job Title:
Packaging Design Professional
Summary:
We are seeking a skilled Packaging Design Professional to join our team. As a key member of our design department, you will be responsible for creating innovative and effective packaging designs that meet the needs of our customers.
Responsibilities:
* Edit and coordinate data from third parties into ready-to-print files for package sample building.
* Design adaptation (transfer of an existing package design from one packaging type or format to another including the necessary rearrangement or resizing of the existing design elements on the new package type or format).
* Design relaunching (substantial change of an existing packaging design (redesign) of an existing product or brand/sub-brand).
* New design development (developing a completely new packaging design for a new product or brand/sub-brand).
* Advanced packaging and graphic design expertise.
* Job organization & management skills (= temporary replacement of Job Coordinator).
* Create 3D packaging simulations with ESKO and Blender.
* Create 3D animations with Blender.
* Broaden scope of design application: designing several other materials like posters, brochures, logos, stickers, icons, etc.
* Develop (further) and execute training for (new) Packaging Designers.
* Deliver high-quality package designs for customized package samples.
* Provide important marketing and sales support service that enables our sales & marketing workforce to visually and haptically demonstrate SIG product portfolio and packaging solutions offering.
* Leverage senior expertise within team and for advising packaging designers with know-how and process knowledge.
Requirements:
* University or college degree in Graphic Design or similar apprenticeship, ideally from an international college or university.
* Excellent skills in written and spoken English. German would be an advantage.
* Experienced, professional usage of the Adobe Creative Suite, first and foremost Illustrator, Photoshop and InDesign (at least 2 years experience).
* Experience in 3D is an advantage: Esko Studio Designer, Blender.
* Design department of a design or advertising/communication agency (more than 5 years).
* Design experience in the food & beverage area very favourable.
About Us:
We are a leading provider of packaging systems and solutions that bring food products to consumers around the world in a safe, sustainable, and affordable way. We work in partnership with our customers to deliver better for them, for consumers, and for the world. Our passion and drive empower us to innovate and improve our products and services. Founded in 1853, we are headquartered in Switzerland and listed at the SIX Swiss Exchange.
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