Job summary
Job post source
This job is directly from Equator Design, part of SGK and Matthews International.
Job overview
The Sr Designer role at Equator Design involves leading packaging and branding design projects to create impactful product brands that align with client visions and market needs.
Responsibilities and impact
The senior designer leads the design process from concept to completion, creates packaging layouts, selects materials, collaborates with teams and clients, manages photography and art production, oversees timelines and budgets, mentors junior designers, and conducts market research to ensure innovative and high-quality design deliverables.
Experience and skills
Candidates must have strong skills in packaging and branding design, proficiency with digital illustration and Adobe Suite, experience leading design projects, knowledge of materials and print techniques, and the ability to collaborate and communicate effectively; mentoring experience is preferred.
Career development
The role offers opportunities to advance creative expertise within a passionate and dynamic team, with potential for leadership and mentoring growth.
Work environment and culture
Equator Design fosters a creative environment encouraging unconventional thinking, risk-taking, and innovation within a hybrid work setting in Cincinnati.
Company information
Equator Design is a global packaging design agency part of SGK, a leader in marketing ecosystems and content creation, under Matthews International, emphasizing equal opportunity and accessibility.
Job location and travel
The position is based in Cincinnati with a hybrid work model.
Unique job features
The job features leadership in design innovation, hands-on involvement in all design stages, and mentoring responsibilities, within a global agency setting.
Company overview
Equator Design, Inc. is a global design agency specializing in packaging design and branding solutions for consumer goods. The company generates revenue by offering comprehensive design services, including concept development, graphic design, and production management, to leading brands in the food, beverage, and retail sectors. Founded in 1998, Equator Design has grown to establish multiple studios worldwide, emphasizing innovation and sustainability in their design approach. Their collaborative model integrates creative and technical expertise to deliver market-ready packaging that enhances brand identity and consumer engagement.
How to land this job
Tailor your resume to emphasize leadership in the full design process from concept to completion, showcasing skills in creating sketches, mood boards, mock-ups, and packaging layouts aligned with brand objectives.
Highlight expertise in packaging design for consumer packaged goods (CPG), including material selection, print techniques, and ensuring functionality and brand consistency.
Stress proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite, digital illustration, photo editing, and your ability to integrate images, text, and motion to deliver high-quality, creative solutions.
Apply through multiple channels such as Equator Design's corporate website, LinkedIn job postings, and industry-specific design job boards to maximize exposure.
Connect on LinkedIn with current designers and project leads at Equator Design, using ice breakers like commenting on recent projects they've shared or asking about the creative culture and innovation approach within their teams.
Optimize your resume for ATS by incorporating keywords from the job description such as 'packaging design,' 'brand vision,' 'Adobe Creative Suite,' 'CPG,' 'material selection,' and 'creative leadership' to increase chances of passing initial screenings.
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