Product Development Manager

We are looking for an experienced product and packaging designer to design and develop creative and cost-effective products and packaging designs. As a product and packaging designer, you will work to develop functional, eye-catching product and packaging designs that resonate with our target market and comply with state health and safety regulations. To ensure success as a product and packaging designer, you should have a good eye for style and in-depth knowledge of products and packaging regulations. A top-class packaging designer should be able to analyze market trends and create product packaging that is both eye-catching and functional. Responsibilities: Meeting with the design and marketing teams to discuss products and packaging specifications and confirm budgets. Evaluating market trends and analyzing similar products and packaging designs. Brainstorming products and packaging ideas using hand sketches, verbal cues, words, and design software. Ensuring products and packaging designs accurately represent the company’s brand and ethos. Selecting functional product ideas and creating packaging mock-ups. Identifying suitable packaging materials and conducting feasibility studies. Collaborating with graphic designers and copywriters to finalize products and packaging text and graphics. Completing final mock-up designs using computer modeling software. Presenting final designs to stakeholders and company managers. Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in industrial design, graphic design, art, or a similar field. Marketing experience would be preferable. Proven experience working as a packaging designer. Natural talent for design and a keen eye for detail. Experience with market research and product placement advertising. Familiarity with various packaging materials. Knowledge of consumer packaging health and safety regulations. Proficient with 3D design software including CAD or AutoCAD. Excellent written and verbal communication skills