DESIGNER/ILLUSTRATOR: GIFT, HOUSEWARE, GARDEN INDUSTRY

DESIGNER/ILLUSTRATOR/products
Rainbow Mountain is looking for a Product Designer/ illustrator to join our talentedProduct Development team. This position is responsible for consistently producing the creation of a wide range of innovative, market-appropriate, high-quality product designs for Special Markets projects.
RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Illustrates or generates original designs for all products and projects including but not limitedto table top ceramics, outdoor garden decor, and various types of seasonal giftwares.2. Collaborates with the creative team to conceptualize appropriate designs for each greetingcard, product, or packaging idea.
3. Ensures that all design details are correct and complete including templates, design specs,digital file preparation, barcodes, copyright information and placement, routings, and clientapprovals.
4. Assigns projects to appropriate freelance designers and illustrators as necessary, bringsresults to review meeting, facilitates changes, communicates the results to the freelancer,and arranges for invoices and payment.
5. Communicates with associates to establish and meet a schedule that allows work to bedeveloped, approved, and released in time to meet desired sales dates.
6. Assists in the development of creative presentations to current or potential clients and partners.
REQUIREMENTS
1. Ability to create original illustrations, fresh, appropriate graphic designs, or innovative productand packaging formats.
2. Successful history of working effectively as part of a team.
3. Excellent communication skills – written and oral.
4. Proven ability to handle several design projects at once under tight deadlines and to meetor beat deadlines at all times.
5. Proven proficiency in QuarkXpress, Photoshop. Illustrator and/or Painter are a plus.
6. Demonstrated understanding of what makes an idea marketable.
7. Excellent ability to organize and prioritize projects that meet all customer needs.
8. Minimum 3 years experience designing for the gift industry.CONTACT
For consideration of this position please send portfolio samples and resume to the following:
E-mail: [Click here for email]

Source - Chicago Tribune
REQUIREMENTS
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