Equator is a global packaging design agency, delivering strategy to shelf without compromise. We create powerful brands that get noticed and chosen. Equator is part of SGK.
POSITION SUMMARY
Do you thrive in a lively creative environment where unconventional thinking is encouraged? Are you a confident communicator and an expert relationship builder? We're looking for a packaging design director with excellent analytical and problem-solving skills to lead the design and engineering of major client partners for manufactured solutions. You'll be working with our talented multidisciplinary teams to exceed our clients' expectations. Sound good?
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RESPONSIBILITIES
You'll be:
Leading the design and engineering of most major client partners for manufactured solutions.
Directing and assisting the design of graphic programs.
Working and traveling with the account manager on growth-related activity including client meetings and strategic presentations to our clients and potential clients.
Providing specific direction and soliciting feedback on the status of current activities, to ensure that client expectations are met on every program.
Performing administrative duties including shipping and receiving, ordering supplies, and making travel plans.
Providing specific direction and working with the engineering and prototype department on current and pending activity to ensure that solutions are correct and clients' expectations are being met.
Occasionally assisting account managers with design solutions and or client presentations.
Engaging in other internal initiatives such as the design of collateral or designer education.
Organizing and attending client meetings and/or presentations as needed; serving as a subject matter expert regarding project processes, capacity, timelines, etc.
Ensuring high quality standards in all design client deliverables.
Leading and monitoring client-specific projects throughout the lifecycle.
Leading internal post-project review sessions with the team to improve creative design approaches and processes to better serve clients and achieve financial targets.
Executing and participating in the planning of creative design assignments of critical scope and complexity for assigned accounts, based on specifications and/or concepts provided.
Managing and/or overseeing internal and/or external design team(s) to meet or exceed client needs, ensuring creative deliverables are aligned with creative brief and executed within scope, budget, timeline, quality and other key performance indicators (KPIs).
Creating strong and effective internal partnerships to ensure a smooth transition from the design phase to the production phase as needed.
Contributing to the creative deliverables through sketches, concepts, and final computer generated layouts as needed.
Maintaining and utilizing a long-term, holistic view of the business.
Communicating timely, relevant information to employees, as appropriate, so they understand company performance, business direction and initiatives, and how they contribute to and benefit from the company's success.
Planning, directing, and coordinating activities of employee(s) to ensure goals or objectives are accomplished. You'll be responsible for mentoring, coaching, training and developing the team.
Fulfilling additional duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS / REQUIREMENTS
We're looking for someone with:
A bachelor's degree in graphic arts, graphic design, package design, interior design, advertising, marketing, publishing or a related field.
An advanced degree, such as MBA or master's degree (preferred).
8+ years progressive graphic arts, graphic design, package design, interior design, advertising, marketing, publishing experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
5+ years in a leadership role.
Willingness to travel either locally, nationally, and/or internationally, occasionally as required.
A high degree of proficiency in MS Office Suite, Outlook & internet applications.
Strong analytical, prioritizing, interpersonal, problem-solving, presentation, budgeting, project management (from concept to completion), and planning skills.
Strong verbal and written communication skills (including analysis, interpretation, & reasoning).
Solid understanding and application of mathematical concepts.
An ability to develop and maintain collaborative relationships with peers and colleagues across the organization, as well as internal and external clients.
An ability to work well autonomously and within a team in a fast-paced and deadline-oriented environment.
An ability to work with and influence peers and management.
Self-motivation and with critical attention to detail, deadlines and reporting.
PHYSICAL ASPECTS / WORK ENVIRONMENT
Specific requirements of this role include:
• Regularly required to stand; walk; sit; and talk, hear and see. • Regularly/Occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.
* Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions.
WHAT WE OFFER
We are dedicated to not only providing fulfilling work experience but also ensuring your overall well-being. When you join our team, you'll gain access to a robust benefits package that supports your physical, mental, and financial health.
Medical, Dental & Vision: Enjoy peace of mind with our comprehensive benefits package, including an employer HSA (Health Savings Account) contribution.
Discretionary Time Off: Recharge and rejuvenate with time off to spend on your terms.
Paid Holidays: Celebrate special moments and create lasting memories with paid holidays.
Floating Holidays: We value your flexibility, and we offer floating holidays to suit your schedule.
Financial Perks: 401(k) program, complemented by a company match, as well as an Employee Stock Purchase Program.
Education Perks: We believe in your continued growth and offer educational assistance to support your professional development.
Dependent Scholarship Opportunities: We care about your family's future, which is why we provide opportunities for your dependents to pursue their educational dreams.
At Matthews International, what makes us different is what makes us great. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.
Matthews International affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetic information, age, disability or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled.
Matthews International endeavors to make our employment website and application process accessible to all users and applicants. In doing so, Matthews International provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you have a disability and require a reasonable accommodation or assistance completing the application process, please contact a member of our Human Resource Team.
