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Packaging Designer at Artcaffe Cafe

Are you a creative professional with a passion for bringing products to life through stunning visuals? Do you have a solid background in graphic design and a sharp eye for detail? If so, we’d love for you to join our team as a Packaging Designer at Artcaffe Cafe
This role is ideal for someone who thrives in collaborative settings, excels in fast-paced environments, and is driven by a desire to push creative boundaries. If you’re ready to innovate and make a lasting impact, we want to hear from you

Location: Artcaffé | Experience: 1-2yrs

Key Responsibilities

Creative Collaboration: Work closely with cross-functional teams, including production and marketing, to brainstorm and create packaging prototypes that captivate and engage.
Stakeholder Communication: Liaise with stakeholders or end-users to ensure that packaging effectively conveys the intended message.
Trend Analysis: Stay on top of consumer trends to incorporate the best elements into your design, ensuring our products stand out on the shelves.
Prototype Development: Design and refine packaging prototypes, presenting your ideas to the team, gathering feedback, and iterating on designs.
Cost-Effectiveness: Analyze existing packaging to develop new, cost- effective solutions that reduce production costs without sacrificing quality or appeal.

Qualifications:

Graphic Design Expertise: Proficient in design software such as Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, Acrobat) and 3D modeling programs like SketchUp.
Attention to Detail: Extremely creative with a meticulous approach to design.
Material Knowledge: Understanding of various packaging materials and their cost implications.
Time Management: Organized and capable of working under tight deadlines.
Communication & Collaboration: Strong ability to collaborate with teams and communicate ideas clearly.
Industry Knowledge: Familiarity with industry-specific regulations, such as food packaging standards.
Innovation: A knack for innovative thinking and problem-solving.
Research Savvy: Ability to conduct research to understand consumer motivations and apply findings to packaging design.
Marketing Insight: Good understanding of marketing principles and brand development.

Bonus Skills:

Cost Analysis: Ability to evaluate the cost per unit of packaging materials and suggest more cost-effective solutions.
Photography: Basic photography skills to create high-quality package images.
Experience: Previous experience working in a packaging company is a plus.

Submit your resume, portfolio and a cover letter to hr@artcaffe.co.ke, with “Packaging Designer Application” as the subject line.