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Job Title: Packaging Designer - Graphic Artist
Job Location: NY: New York
Pay Rate: Open
Job Length: full time
Start Date: 2008-09-17

Company Name: Godiva
Contact: Human Resources
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Description: Number : Job Title : Packaging Designer - Graphic Artist Position Type : Full Time Job Type : Marketing Company : Godiva Chocolatier, Inc Business Unit / Location : Godiva (Corp) Description :

Godiva Chocolatieris the worlds premier Chocolatier. We are the global leaders of the creation and distribution of super-premium chocolates worldwide. Godiva is available at any one of our 275 boutiques, www.godiva.com, and through our catalogs. For over 75 years, Godiva Chocolatier has defined the art of fine chocolate making by selecting only the most superb ingredients. Godiva applies the same devotion to selecting and developing the best people. As an employer of choice, Godiva Chocolatier values a rich assortment of people that want to work in a pleasant and energized setting. In exchange for your expertise and enthusiasm, we offer excellent career growth opportunities and a competitive salary. At Godiva, we define diversity as the vast array of human differences and similarities, inclusive of everyone. In order to compete and succeed in a changing marketplace we must cultivate and embrace a diverse employee population that fuels our growth and enriches our global culture. General Summary Under the supervision of Design Director, the Senior Designer supports several key areas: Marketing, Production, Purchasing, and International (Brussels, Japan, and Hong Kong). Design impactful and innovative Seasonal packaging for US and global market. Principal Accountabilities 1. Concept & design development for Global Packaging - 40%% 2. Prepare pre-press mechanical and turnover to Creative Production - 20%% 3. Interact with Production & Purchasing Depts. on approval of final production and press runs - 5%% 4. Ensure cost effectiveness of design - 5%% 5. Hire and manage freelancers 10%% 6. Provide seasonal comps to Production & Purchasing, Marketing, and International Dept - 10%% 7. Compile useful packaging information to support Production & Purchasing Dept. - 5%% 8. Attend press-run - 5%%

Job Complexity . Creating impactful, unique, commercially appealing packaging to increase seasonal sales and yet maintains Godivas classic and luxurious essence. . Producing luxurious and differentiated packaging with challenging budgets . Meeting aggressive design turnover timelines and still producing innovative, fresh and unique design . Supporting Production/Purchasing Dept. and delivering packaging to stores on time while accommodating several rounds of revisions. . Meeting design criteria from Creative, Marketing as well as International while ensuring consistency of design globally. . Hiring talented artists/freelancers to support the high expectations of our organization. Job Specifications . Minimum Education Required: Bachelors Degree in Packaging/Graphic Design . Years of relevant experience: 5-7 years . Knowledge, skills and Abilities required: Proficient in: Mac In-Design, Illustrator, and Photoshop . Basic sketching and comping . At least 5-7 years experience in print design . Understanding of press approvals . Understanding of color separation process . Excellent time Management skills Special Skills: . Ability to manage heavy project load from conception through production within tight deadlines . Extremely well-organized . Work quickly and efficiently under tight timeframe Breathe of Knowledge: . Excellent Creative Judgment . Must demonstrate an awareness of packaging, fashion, and promotion trends Multi-National Responsibility and Languages: . Focus of responsibility is in North America. Strong English communication skills are required. . Secondary languages are viewed as positive. Management of People: . Direct management of Freelance people . Strong inter-personal and cross-functional project management skills are critical Contacts and Communication: . Internal contact with entire Godiva management and cross-functional teams . External contact with Printers, Separators, Illustrators Working Conditions Monthly day trips which could extend beyond traditional work hours. For example, traveling to Reading via bus or train, which would depart as early as 6AM and return as late as 9PM. Occasional (5-10 times/year) domestic overnight travel (1-5 nights stay).

Godiva appreciates your interest and consideration of our company. We regret that we will not be able to respond to every resume submission. Only those candidates who best meet our needs shall be contacted. Again, thank you for your consideration. Godiva Chocolatier is an Equal Opportunity Employer. State/Province : New York City : New York Relocation Approved : No

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