We are authentic, professional providers of fun, focused on building a Great Place To Work For All by staying true to our mission: "Life's a Party, We're Makin' It Fun!" and "So Much Fun It's Scary!"
At Spencer's and Spirit Halloween, we do the right thing always-integrity, fairness, respect, and transparency are our foundation. You will find our culture to be inclusive, passionate, resilient, and one that values differences and embraces all.
One Team / One Goal
We are leaders and owners of our business success. Whether it's developing new and exclusive costumes, quality testing products, or implementing technology solutions, our teams understand the value of working collaboratively to embrace change through innovation, curiosity, and thoughtfulness.
This position will focus on packaging layout, translating existing licensed style guides as well as creating branded style guides. This includes outlining, developing, and validating ideas, packaging development, collaborating with the Product Development, Production, Product Managers, and Marketing teams.
Primary Job Duties:
Development and implementation of new and improved packaging for both Spencer's and Spirit, ensuring defined needs for ergonomics, aesthetics, manufacturing capability and quality are met from ideation, through design and engineering.
Ability to expand upon already existing designs while maintaining an overall cohesive look throughout a complete style guide.
Creating packaging solutions that could, in some cases, drive the look for in-store point-of-purchase, advertising, and other print/digital based consumer collateral needs.
Build, refine, and manage comprehensive packaging specification across categories.
Ensure creative is in line with overall brand parameters and guidelines.
Ability to articulate, critique, and communicate design strategy and rationale to stakeholders.
Work collaboratively and flexibly with all members of the Creative Team, Marketing, Production, Product Development, and other departments to achieve project goals while working within brand guidelines.
Participate in brainstorming sessions, research, and other activities that support creative concept development in collaboration with others in the Creative and Marketing team.
Remain current on and identify packaging trends, innovations, and recommend emerging packaging technologies to improve overall product value, performance, and cost.
Additional responsibilities will be assigned as needed.
Qualifications:
Minimum of a four-year degree in graphic design or related field, or relevant work experience.
Minimum eight-years of experience with a focus on packaging design and layout.
Management experience is a plus but is not required
Portfolio demonstrating an excellence in packaging design and structural understanding
Firm knowledge of the printing process- capable of taking design from concept to print.
Proficiency in all applicable MAC software (Adobe Creative Suite, MS Office)
Fundamental knowledge of packaging substrates and end package types. Including: clamshells, blister packs, bags, corrugated primary cartons, folding cartons, header/insert cards, shippers and internal protective packaging.
Highly efficient, with the ability to prioritize multiple details and tasks and meet deadlines within specified time constraints.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Excellent interpersonal skills.
Self-motivated and able to work independently as well as in a team environment.
A master of graphic design with the ability to translate ideas into creative visual presentation and design solutions.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and meet demanding objectives. Have a sense of urgency with critical deadlines, and the ability to quickly reprioritize accordingly.