Site based in Knutsford Monday Friday (Full Time Permanent) Are you already a Creative Graphic Designer with circa 3-5 years of experience designing 3D product visuals from flat lay artwork to finished 3D packaging using Adobe Illustrator software or equivalent for 3D visuals?Do you have a good understanding of seasonal packaging design and experience working on labels sold to major retailers such as TK Maxx, Boots, Matalan to name just a few?Do you enjoy working in a fast paced & creative office/studio environment? No two days, brands and products will be the same in this role giving you maximum variety!If yes, then continue reading as our client is a market leading beauty 'skincare company who design, develop & manufacture products for a large customer base, including world-wide high street & online retailers!The role of 3D Packaging Designer: Reporting to our Creative Director & Head of Design you will be working on private label beauty packaging concepts, licensed products and our clients various in-house brandsYou will be working in a fast-paced studio where you will be encouraged to explore your creativityCreate customer-facing presentations for Beauty & Skincare product concepts to a high standardThese presentations may consist of brand style guide type concepts, digital illustrations (CADs) to represent final products/packaging or 3D product visualsWork closely with Product Developers on new product packaging concepts, ensuring designs meet customer requirements, adhering to brand guidelines and aesthetics are consistent with current trendsCreate visually interesting beauty trend presentations based on research gathered by our clients development teamMaintain brand identity & consistency across various media for a variety of in-house & customer brands. This may include beauty products & packaging, marketing materials and digital assets for web and social mediaMaintain an excellent quality of design work using our current methods and work processes, but also helping to improve our design output and offering new & exciting ways to present to customersAssist with specification documents to handover creative concepts to the artwork teamAssist & mentor junior team membersThe requirements for the 3D Packaging Designer:3-5 years of experience designing 3D product visuals from flat lay artwork to finished 3D packaging using Adobe Illustrator software or equivalent for 3D visualsA good understanding of seasonal packaging design and ideally experience working on packaging for product labels sold to major retailers such as TK Maxx, Boots, Matalan to name just a fewExperience working with large scale brandsA Bachelors degree or similar level in Graphic design is desirable, although candidates with relevant experience will also be consideredExpert in Adobe Creative SuiteCompelling portfolio of workAble to demonstrate an excellent level of creative flair, good typography skills 'strong design abilityThorough knowledge of Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop & IndesignKeen interest in current trends and practices of visual designGood knowledge of the print processPreferable Skills (But not essential):Experience in 3D modelling/animation (Blender, Adobe Dimension/Substance forexample)Motion graphics, video editing experience (Adobe After Effects, Adobe Premiere Pro)Knowledge of web designBenefits: Highly Competitive Base Salary DOEBupa Private HealthcarePensionFree Parking25 Days Holiday + 8 Bank Holidays + Day off for your BirthdayMobile and LaptopApply right now by calling Emma Dempsey at Beautiful Recruitment Ltd on +44 (0)203 9111 000 and email your current CV AND link to your work portfolio using emma@beautifulrecruitment.com Beautiful Recruitment is the market leading FMCG & Cosmetics company placing people into dream jobs across the UK and Europe daily.To be considered for this role you must have the right to work in the UK and be able to commute to our clients offices in the Knutsford area Monday - Friday Beautiful Recruitment also operates a recommend a friend referral scheme. So, if you know someone who could be good for this job, email your nominated candidates name and contact details in confidence via email too, and we will ensure you receive 100.00 of vouchers from a high street retailer of your choice!
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3D Packaging Designer