Packaging Designer Job Artcaffe Coffee and Bakery

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Key Responsibilities

• Creative Collaboration: Work closely with cross-functional teams, including production and marketing, to brainstorm and create packaging prototypes that captivate and engage.
• Stakeholder Communication: Liaise with stakeholders or end-users to ensure that packaging effectively conveys the intended message.
• Trend Analysis: Stay on top of consumer trends to incorporate the best elements into your design, ensuring our products stand out on the shelves.
• Prototype Development: Design and refine packaging prototypes, presenting your ideas to the team, gathering feedback, and iterating on designs.
• Cost-Effectiveness: Analyze existing packaging to develop new, cost- effective solutions that reduce production costs without sacrificing quality or appeal.

Qualifications:

• Graphic Design Expertise: Proficient in design software such as Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, Acrobat) and 3D modeling programs like SketchUp.
• Attention to Detail: Extremely creative with a meticulous approach to design.
• Material Knowledge: Understanding of various packaging materials and their cost implications.
• Time Management: Organized and capable of working under tight deadlines.
• Communication & Collaboration: Strong ability to collaborate with teams and communicate ideas clearly.
• Industry Knowledge: Familiarity with industry-specific regulations, such as food packaging standards.
• Innovation: A knack for innovative thinking and problem-solving. Research Savvy: Ability to conduct research to understand consumer motivations and apply findings to packaging design.
• Marketing Insight: Good understanding of marketing principles and brand development.
• Experience: 1-2yrs

Bonus Skills:

• Cost Analysis: Ability to evaluate the cost per unit of packaging materials and suggest more cost-effective solutions.
• Photography: Basic photography skills to create high-quality package images.
• Experience: Previous experience working in a packaging company is a plus.

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How To Apply

Submit your resume, portfolio and a cover letter to hr@artcaffe.co.ke, with “Packaging Designer Application” as the subject line. Application Deadline: 5th February 2025

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