Art Director, Packaging

Company: Frida
Location: Miami
Posted on: August 7, 2022

Job Description:

Role Overview: Frida is looking for an Art Director to join our marketing team based in Miami, FL. Reporting to the SVP of Marketing, the selected candidate will play an integral part in shaping and curating our Frida brands, focusing on packaging and in-store communication. Packaging is one of the most important drivers of brand awareness at Frida and plays a critical role in the growth of our company. The Art Director will therefore be responsible for creating and implementing packaging design solutions to meet the growing demands of the business - across the entire portfolio. Core Responsibilities: Responsible for packaging design - from owning ideation and conception through overseeing printing production Manage and deliver an array of brand assets including internal & external packaging, kits and mailers, and in-store merchandising (displays, end caps, etc.) Oversee projects through production including concepting, production, quality control and release Responsible for designs that are on strategy and reflect brand's personality while ensuring brand consistency across all channels Build and lead packaging design and art production team Liaise with project management to manage time constraints across all design projects Act as the link between cross-functional groups- brand teams, product development, packaging engineering, sourcing, while working together to troubleshoot any printing quality issues Stay current on all trends and the latest technological advances Qualifications & Skills: Bachelor's Degree in design or related field 3-5 years of previous packaging experience, preferably within a consumer-packaged goods company Extensive experience with Adobe Creative Suite 5.5+, especially the following: Illustrator: Must be at expert level and know major points of application when applied to Print and Digital Photoshop : Must be at expert level and know major points of application when applied to Print and Digital. Must be familiar with using application for digital productivity including Smart Objects, Layer Comps and Applying Effects) InDesign: Must be at expert level and know major points of application when applied to Print Solid understanding of the printing processes Knowledge of photography, illustration, and typography preferred Knowledge of prepping and releasing packaging files Solid design skills in print, web/digital and multi-page collateral a plus Strong problem-solving and organization skills Detail oriented, capability-building and team player About Frida: Frida is more than a brand built to support parents. We get parents. We know all about the often unbelievable realities of parenthood, because we've been in the trenches. Over the last 7 years, we've dedicated ourselves to developing the tools (and sometimes the tips, too) that help simplify parenting - and it all started with snot. Since the launch of our cult-favorite NoseFrida, The SnotSucker, we've innovated and launched over 100 products that provide quick and easy solutions to age-old parenting problems. We also launched Frida Mom in 2019, with products to help women with the transition through the fourth trimester into motherhood. Today, Frida holds over a 70% share of its main category, and our products can be found in over 50+ countries and in over 40,000 stores throughout the US - in every retail channel from mass-market, grocery, chain drug, and specialty stores. For 7 years, we've had parents' backs as they navigate the parts of parenthood you don't usually see on the 'gram with honest and raw messaging to provide the answers to questions they didn't even know they had. And, we're just getting started. Benefits: At Frida, we are dedicated to fostering an engaging, collaborative, and innovative environment for our employees. Our benefits include, but are not limited to: Comprehensive health, vision, dental, and life insurance options 401k matching- up to 4% Paid time off Flexible paid parental leave Exclusive employee product discounts Weekly wellness programming including manicures & pedicures, massages, and carwashes Companywide events & outings- we know how to throw a party! Team engagement is at the epicenter of our culture, whether it's getting together for our annual Fam Jam bash or giving back to our community through a day of service Learning & development opportunities for professional and personal growth By applying for this position, you acknowledge and understand that your information will be used as described in Frida's Job Applicant Privacy Policy: https://frida.com/pages/fridababy-job-applicant-privacy-policy

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