United States
Keyword
Package Designer
Packaging Designer
Minimum ? Graduation
Minimum experience of 1? 3 years in related area
The tasks a Package Designer is expected to perform include:
Designing containers for products, such as foods, beverages, toiletries, cigarettes and medicines
Dealing with representatives of other departments to determine packaging requirements
Identifying the type of product market
Sketching design of container for specific product considering various factors
Minimising production costs
Rendering design including exterior markings and labels
Fabricating models in paper, metal ,etc. according to the material to be used for packaging
Using paints and brushes with art and creativity for best results
Knowledge of fabricating model in paper, wood, glass, plastic or metal
Knowledge of packing requirements for different types of products
Familiar with safety requirements for different products
Knowledge of using computer designing software
Ability to generate effective hand-drawn sketches
Equipped in performing market research for determining target market of the product
Knowledge of design techniques, tools and principles
Knowledge of raw material, production processes, quality control and costs involved
Skilled in supporting the maintenance and development of quality management system
Not required
Creative
Good communication skills
Leadership qualities
Hardworking
Self-motivated
Team player
Dynamic
Ability to work independently
Good interpersonal skills
It is not a desk job
The candidate will supervise a team of Packing Workers
Local travelling is not a part of this job role
Part-time work and contractual jobs are not available
Work from home option is not available
Working hours
Companies usually work for 5/6 days a week and 8/9 hours everyday. This may vary from company to company
Shift system maybe available in some companies
Is the job suitable for a candidate with special needs?No
The job is not listed as hazardous or dangerous as per The Factories Act, 1948 (section 87)
For candidates with experience of 1 to 3 years ? INR 12,000 to INR 29,000 per month
(These figures are indicative and subject to change)
Packing Industry in India
Today, virtually everything we use needs packaging. Last year, while our GDP growth was 8.5%, the packaging industry grew at 15%. India?s 65,000 crore packaging industry is expected to grow at 18-20% to reach 82,500 crore by 2015. Of the total, paper packaging alone constitutes 7.6 million tonne. In fact, 40% of the total paper production goes for packaging. Plastic packaging comes next at 6.8 million tonne and growing at 20-25%, whereas glass packaging contributes to 4-5% and metal 8%.Package Designers and artists who can innovate and design attractive eye catching packaging that stands out on the shelf are always in demand.
Designing companies
Self-employed
Product manufacturing companies
Cities and towns across India
Indian Institute of Packaging
Mumbai http://www.iip-in.com/site/Default.aspx
Government Polytechnic, Nagpur
Indian Institute of Packaging,Delhi
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