Job Title: Graphic Design Assistant - Packaging & Marketing

**Temporary 90 Day Position with opportunity to convert to a Permanent Position

NOTE: RESUME MUST INCLUDE A LINK/WEBSITE TO YOUR DESIGN PORTFOLIO FOR REVIEW

Job Location: Hazlet, New Jersey (Mon-Thursday On-Site / Friday Work from Home)

Who we are: Artisan 34 is the freshest Home Decor & Textile Company on the block. To say Artisan 34 develops and designs high-quality home decor is very true. That’s the essence of what we do – but it hardly tells the whole story. Every day at Artisan 34, we hope to do two things: develop great product and make the world a little better. By running our business under the values of positive people and purpose, our simple aim is to make doing business with us effortless and intensely satisfying!

We’re a new company and looking for Amazing, Good, and Energetic Team Members to join our Movement. At Artisan 34, we understand that it's not about a job description anymore, rather about people enjoying the work that they're doing with the people and the environment they're in. We strive to create a positive and inspiring culture, that values a strong work ethic and respects diversity and inclusion. Our goal is to shape a work environment which encourages partners to engage with one another and make Artisan 34 a place they look forward to working each day.

Please check out our Company Page on LinkedIn, Instagram @artisan34home, and our website for more about us!

Job Overview: Artisan 34 has an opening for a Packaging & Marketing Design Assistant in our Hazlet, New Jersey office. Responsible for assisting in creating innovative and harmonious packaging, branding and marketing for our core clients.

One of the core responsibilities for this role is production-focused and involves formulating technical files for bulk printing and production, as well as following formats, guidelines and manuals to create packaging for in-house and private labels.

With an ever-expanding customer base and brand visibility, this is a great opportunity to join our rapidly growing company. You must possess an obsessive eye for detail, willingness to learn and a strong work ethic.

Primary Responsibilities:

Assist & design new and innovative packaging for all categories of home textiles.
Follow packaging guidelines for each customer and brand.
Develop templates and specification of new packaging for hand-off to packaging production.
Review soft and hard proofs of inserts, labels, and physical prototypes from overseas offices. Provide comments and approvals, coordinating with production timelines for a smooth process
Create art files for production as needed and collaborate with production team for the accurate creation of packaging art files.
Assist in the creative development of marketing collateral including but not limited to: packaging, catalogs, visual merchandising concepts, invitations and stationary.
Assist in the development of new brands – including logos, brand statements and positioning, packaging, and photography style guides.

Required Skills:

Graphic Design: creative concepts, layout/composition, typography, brand development, packaging
3-5 year work experience in an office atmosphere
Proficient in Illustrator and Photoshop, Acrobat and general functions of Excel
Strong understanding of packaging artwork preparation. This includes the use of die lines, score/folds, proper dimensioning, color/material specifications and special feature call outs,
Clear communication and correspondence with factories including proof approval & production schedule follow up.
Strong attention to detail with an emphasis on file accuracy, consistency, and quality execution.
Understanding of tight deadlines and can multi-task several projects at various stages of development.
Ability to work in a fast-paced team driven environment.
Strong written and oral communication and organizational skills.
Ability to multitask and meet deadlines.
Ability to work independently, while also seeking support from team as needed.
Assist with creating/updating tech packs from development to production
Bring urgent issues to the Manager’s attention for input and direction.

Ambiance:

o Coffee and Diet Coke Connoisseurs ;-)

o Casual Business Professional

o Friendly, inclusive and team-driven

o Flexible Structure

o Work-from-Home Friday’s and Summer Fridays :-)

o Paid-Time-Off Days

o Company Dinner Events

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