What are the responsibilities and job description for the Product & Packaging Designer position at Slatkin + Co.?
About Slatkin Co.
Slatkin Co. emerged into the Home Fragrance industry in 2017. The brand immediately created buzz and nostalgia for fragrance lovers around the world. HomeWorx by Slatkin Co. was founded by Harry Slatkin, a talented expert in the industry. Harry established a reputable and leading name in Home Fragrance in the early 90's. As the #1 home fragrance brand in luxury department stores, Slatkin Co. quickly gained traction internationally. In 2017, Harry partnered with QVC to launch the HomeWorx brand. The first hour show was a complete sell out and has now grown to be largest Home Fragrance brand at QVC.
Deemed the "King" of home fragrance by The New York Times, Harry Slatkin is recognized worldwide as a leading expert and aficionado in the home fragrance industry today. As an acclaimed "nose" by the American Society of Perfumers, Harry has founded HomeWorx, which is sold at QVC, QVC UK, Target, Ulta, Nordstroms, CVS & more. ScentWorx which is sold at Walmart and Kohls, AromaHome sold at Home Depot, Club92, a home fragrance collection sold in Dollar channel and the latest Dwell 212 sold at QVC. Harry Slatkin has also created home fragrance collections for numerous luxury brands including Ralph Lauren, Banana Republic, Chopard, and Christian Dior.
Responsibilities and Duties:
- Design and develop collections based around a theme which may include image research using both AI and traditional methods.
- Carry through designs from concept to preparing final art to be sent to vendors for sampling
- Ensure that designs are of high quality and consistent with brand standards and product strategy
- Collaborate and communicate with key partners throughout the design process including other designers and the Product Development Team
- Develop product renderings and various assets for presentations and sales team needs
- Adhere to production schedules to manage time and prioritize daily workload
- Present ideas, problem solving and design solutions within the scope of a project
- Manage multiple design projects and product lines with varied deadlines
- Stay on top of AI advancements and how we can utilize AI as a tool
Job Requirements:
- Proficiency in Illustrator and Photoshop is required. InDesign is a plus
- 2D Product Renderings is a must, 3D is plus!
- Adaptable, efficient and detailed oriented
- Highly refined, sophisticated and versatile graphic design style
- Creative and innovative self-starter
- Extremely well organized with the ability to handle multiple projects
- Ability to work well in a creative team and independently
- Efficient and can pivot quickly as a lot of last-minute requests may come in
- Design experience in typography and image rendering, with portfolio examples
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Highly detail oriented and excellent organizational skills
- A flexible personality that can thrive in a fast-paced environment
- Maintain a high level of productivity
- Work in a demanding, deadline-driven environment
- Microsoft Office programs (we use the Microsoft Teams platform)
Qualifications / Experience:
- Undergraduate degree in Graphic Design / Digital Design or related field
- 3-5 years of experience in digital design
- Previous experience in an agency or brand environment (preferred)
- A portfolio of relevant and impactful work
