Location: Culver City,CA, USA
Beats by Dre is a highly creative, fast-paced and dynamic brand within a brand. You bring passion and dedication to your job and there's no telling what you could accomplish.
We're growing and urge you to apply. We believe the role would place you in a highly-energized environment with some of the most hardworking creative individuals in the industry where you would be inspired to share your years of experience along with providing extraordinary support for the team.
Beats is looking for a Packaging Production Designer. This position will work cross-functionally with product marketing, engineering & suppliers to create the packaging designs & files for all commercial Beats products. This role will be responsible for creating visual designs and mechanical files for the Beats packaging portfolio.
Description
The Packaging Production Designer role is a full-time position with a hybrid of in-office days for collaboration and remote days for focused execution. Business hours are generally standard but may require occasional evenings or weekends to support.
* Produce and oversee mechanical files for all commercial packaging
* Work cross-functionally across product marketing, digital, translations, legal, engineering & operations
* Operate as the final checkpoint to ensure files are accurate and meet business requirements prior to production handoff
* Drive creative development and design execution across the portfolio
* Develop digital design assets for programs within brand guidelines and manufacturing capabilities
* Create high-fidelity mockups and 3D renderings of packaging components
* Collaborate with product marketing team to create concepts which meet consumer and business goals
* Design internal and external facing pitch decks and presentations for partner and leadership review
* Research and stay up to date on current design and competitor trends
* Design and develop tech-packs for soft goods components
* Go on-site to local vendors for press-checks to ensure file & color accuracy
* Source suppliers and vendors to drive innovation in packaging materials
* Work directly with factories overseas to develop packaging and soft goods
Minimum Qualifications
* - 5+ years CPG packaging design experience
* Experience working within culturally leading brand(s)
* Bachelor's degree required
* Graphic packaging design background required
* Demonstrated expertise designing within the Adobe Creative Suite.
Preferred Qualifications
* Creative, production and project management experience.
* Well-versed in packaging production and pre-press experience
* Highly adaptive, able to identify issues and proactively problem solve.
* An agile self-starter, results oriented and work through ambiguity.
* Drive execution, foster innovation and collaborate well with others.
* Ability to maintain momentum on projects with excellent attention to detail from inception to completion.
* Ability to juggle multiple projects within a fast-paced environment and change priorities rapidly as required by the business. Calm under pressure while exuding competence with a can do attitude
* Strong writing, communication and presentation skills.
* Keen eye for typography, layout & color.
* Passion for a brand that moves fast and shapes culture.
Pay & Benefits
* At Apple, base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. This provides the opportunity to progress as you grow and develop within a role. The base pay range for this role is between $108,200 and $206,700, and your base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.
Apple employees also have the opportunity to become an Apple shareholder through participation in Apple's discretionary employee stock programs. Apple employees are eligible for discretionary restricted stock unit awards, and can purchase Apple stock at a discount if voluntarily participating in Apple's Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You'll also receive benefits including: Comprehensive medical and dental coverage, retirement benefits, a range of discounted products and free services, and for formal education related to advancing your career at Apple, reimbursement for certain educational expenses - including tuition. Additionally, this role might be eligible for discretionary bonuses or commission payments as well as relocation.