Packaging Coordinator / Specialist

Packaging Coordinator / SpecialistOur client is seeking to employ a packaging coordinator/specialist within the Paarden Eiland area, in Cape TownTasks:•Decide on packaging type(s) and technical specifications for the product (Liaise with product developer and Head of Graphics)•Specify packaging die-lines to supplier where required or get die lines done by the packaging supplier•Write a photography brief for the Graphics dept for shots to be used for packaging and follow up to make sure it is done (HO Graphics & Product Developer to advise on style, type of shots)•Make sure the following information is collated and prepared for the Graphic designer:•Descriptive copy•Assembly instructions•Ingredients•Care and Use / warnings•Shop the range info and QR code link•Other relevant info or icons.•Write Packaging Brief for Graphics dept detailing all the above requirements•Make sure final packaging design by Graphic designer is checked by the head of marketing and the product developer and signed off by the CPO•Send packaging design to manufacturer(s) and follow up•Get samples of the packaging from Manufacturer and check•Take snapshot and label packaging sample - file or archive for reference•Give feedback to supplier, make changes if necessary•Make sure packaging sample is approved and goes into production, follow up•Prepare photography brief for Graphics Dept to photograph the packaging samples for the website and database, make sure photography is done to spec•Get final packaging dimensions & fill in Product Spec sheets•Get final packaged weight & fill in Product Spec sheets•Get or specify outer carton details (in conjunction with shipping/buying staff)•Fill in outer carton details to Product Spec sheets•If the packaging is made locally and the product is packed in-house, make sure Bill of Materials codes are created for the packaging.•Advise Supply Depot on the correct packing of products for end delivery to customers / stockists•Take a pro-active approach to improving the packaging of existing products •The above tasks may apply to either new products or existing products which are being either revamped or re-ordered and require updated or improved packaging.Requirements:•Needs to have experience in working with a broad range of packaging types, understand their technical specifications and have an enthusiasm for packaging design•Ability to conceptualize upgraded packaging aesthetics according to categories, price tiers, product materials and practical requirements •Experience in designing die-lines an advantage•Needs to have an eye for design – Graphic or Product design experience an advantage•Print media experience an advantage•Needs to have a good sense for 3D forms, be practical, hands on and inventive•Needs to have a good eye for detail, ability to do thorough checks and spot errors•Needs to work accurately and be able to measure accurately•Needs to be well-organized and able to manage multiple packaging projects at once•Experience in a home-ware