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Posted : Sunday, April 28, 2024 08:46 AM
This position will be responsible for supervising the company’s internal art/creative staff, contributing to new product concepts/ideation, and execution of final design and production artwork.
Must be self-motivated, able to manage multiple creative/packaging design projects simultaneously through delegation and hands-on execution, with minimal supervision, delivering results on time and on budget.
_*Essential Functions/Duties:*_ · Lead the in-house creative team through supervision and development of staff members, and work with the Director of Marketing on use of external creative resources as needed to achieve results · Develop recommendations, based on an understanding of retail customer requirements and consumer trends, which contribute to a successful new product development process · Collaborate with the Director of Marketing, Sales leadership, and cross-functional peers; leading the Idea & Design (new product development) process to maximize effective, profitable product innovations, and improvements to existing packaging designs · Facilitate Idea & Design (new product development) committee meetings · Recommend effective product and packaging design solutions to visually represent each product for maximum in-market success, including new products as well as existing product updates · Oversee sample/mockup production in-house and in coordination with external creative resources as needed.
Work with Samples Department, Sales, Packaging Engineer, QA/Lab and Purchasing to develop sales samples for retail presentations, trade shows, and internal (I&D) review · Responsible for the creation of packaging through final art files including layout, color specifications, copy (including full nutritional information supplied by QA Department), illustration and/or photography; and communication with selected print vendors to ensure all details of packaging are complete, correct and on time · Review printer proofs/color drawdowns of all packaging materials during print production process; inspect packaging production samples to confirm quality and color standards are met by vendor · Develop and execute trade collateral, sales materials, product catalogs and print advertising for trade and consumer publication, as needed to support Sales and Marketing efforts · Manage creative content for company website, developing and updating for all seasons annually · Oversee seasonal implementation of social media content · Coordinate creative submission processes for all brand licensing programs · Supervise product photography to meet retailers’ online commerce requirements _*Directly Supervises (Titles)*_*:* Artist/Illustrator Special Products Planner _*Job Qualification Requirements*_ _*Knowledge/Skills:*_ · Conceptual/visual ability, problem solving and creative thinking/originality, with proven ability to create graphic design solutions to meet the needs of the business · Understanding of confectionery industry, retail customer requirements/business relationships, and consumer trends in order to develop effective packaging, display, and advertising solutions · Management/supervision of creative staff · Working knowledge of packaging structure and printing process · Effective management of multiple projects with minimal supervision, meeting all deadlines · Excellent communication skills; able to work effectively with all departments and external partners · Experience with food and/or packaging photography a plus _*Experience:*_ Art/Graphic Design Degree; minimum of ten (10) years of experience in confectionery or other consumer packaged goods industry; management/supervision of staff _*Machines, Tools & Equipment (Office & Industrial), Software:*_ Software: Adobe Creative Suite, Office, Fetch, Quark Xpress, WordPress, InDesign Machines: Mac, PC, plus large-scale mockup printers including: Epson Pro, Mimaki, LogoJet.
_*Physical Activities/Requirements/Conditions:*_ This position involves sedentary work in an office environment.
This position requires the ability to function and perform the tasks found in a traditional office setting.
However, it does require occasional work in a manufacturing, warehouse, and distribution environment.
The R.
M.
Palmer Company LLC provides safety education and training to all our employees in GMP Regulations, Food Safety Guidelines, Food Quality Programs, Employee Safety, and on SQF (Safe Quality Food) Requirements on an annual basis.
In return, the company expects and insists that all employees recognize their individual obligation to conduct themselves with due regard not only for their own safety but for the safety of their fellow employees and to incorporate the food training to the products that are being produced for public consumption.
Additional training may be required depending on the job assignment.
More detailed information will be spelled out in the essential functions of this job description.
Job Type: Full-time Pay: $80,000.
00 - $90,000.
00 per year Benefits: * 401(k) * 401(k) matching * Dental insurance * Employee assistance program * Employee discount * Health insurance * Life insurance * Paid time off Schedule: * Monday to Friday Ability to Relocate: * Reading, PA 19610: Relocate before starting work (Required) Work Location: In person
Must be self-motivated, able to manage multiple creative/packaging design projects simultaneously through delegation and hands-on execution, with minimal supervision, delivering results on time and on budget.
_*Essential Functions/Duties:*_ · Lead the in-house creative team through supervision and development of staff members, and work with the Director of Marketing on use of external creative resources as needed to achieve results · Develop recommendations, based on an understanding of retail customer requirements and consumer trends, which contribute to a successful new product development process · Collaborate with the Director of Marketing, Sales leadership, and cross-functional peers; leading the Idea & Design (new product development) process to maximize effective, profitable product innovations, and improvements to existing packaging designs · Facilitate Idea & Design (new product development) committee meetings · Recommend effective product and packaging design solutions to visually represent each product for maximum in-market success, including new products as well as existing product updates · Oversee sample/mockup production in-house and in coordination with external creative resources as needed.
Work with Samples Department, Sales, Packaging Engineer, QA/Lab and Purchasing to develop sales samples for retail presentations, trade shows, and internal (I&D) review · Responsible for the creation of packaging through final art files including layout, color specifications, copy (including full nutritional information supplied by QA Department), illustration and/or photography; and communication with selected print vendors to ensure all details of packaging are complete, correct and on time · Review printer proofs/color drawdowns of all packaging materials during print production process; inspect packaging production samples to confirm quality and color standards are met by vendor · Develop and execute trade collateral, sales materials, product catalogs and print advertising for trade and consumer publication, as needed to support Sales and Marketing efforts · Manage creative content for company website, developing and updating for all seasons annually · Oversee seasonal implementation of social media content · Coordinate creative submission processes for all brand licensing programs · Supervise product photography to meet retailers’ online commerce requirements _*Directly Supervises (Titles)*_*:* Artist/Illustrator Special Products Planner _*Job Qualification Requirements*_ _*Knowledge/Skills:*_ · Conceptual/visual ability, problem solving and creative thinking/originality, with proven ability to create graphic design solutions to meet the needs of the business · Understanding of confectionery industry, retail customer requirements/business relationships, and consumer trends in order to develop effective packaging, display, and advertising solutions · Management/supervision of creative staff · Working knowledge of packaging structure and printing process · Effective management of multiple projects with minimal supervision, meeting all deadlines · Excellent communication skills; able to work effectively with all departments and external partners · Experience with food and/or packaging photography a plus _*Experience:*_ Art/Graphic Design Degree; minimum of ten (10) years of experience in confectionery or other consumer packaged goods industry; management/supervision of staff _*Machines, Tools & Equipment (Office & Industrial), Software:*_ Software: Adobe Creative Suite, Office, Fetch, Quark Xpress, WordPress, InDesign Machines: Mac, PC, plus large-scale mockup printers including: Epson Pro, Mimaki, LogoJet.
_*Physical Activities/Requirements/Conditions:*_ This position involves sedentary work in an office environment.
This position requires the ability to function and perform the tasks found in a traditional office setting.
However, it does require occasional work in a manufacturing, warehouse, and distribution environment.
The R.
M.
Palmer Company LLC provides safety education and training to all our employees in GMP Regulations, Food Safety Guidelines, Food Quality Programs, Employee Safety, and on SQF (Safe Quality Food) Requirements on an annual basis.
In return, the company expects and insists that all employees recognize their individual obligation to conduct themselves with due regard not only for their own safety but for the safety of their fellow employees and to incorporate the food training to the products that are being produced for public consumption.
Additional training may be required depending on the job assignment.
More detailed information will be spelled out in the essential functions of this job description.
Job Type: Full-time Pay: $80,000.
00 - $90,000.
00 per year Benefits: * 401(k) * 401(k) matching * Dental insurance * Employee assistance program * Employee discount * Health insurance * Life insurance * Paid time off Schedule: * Monday to Friday Ability to Relocate: * Reading, PA 19610: Relocate before starting work (Required) Work Location: In person
• Phone : NA
• Location : 800 Van Reed Rd, Reading, PA
• Post ID: 9097253911
