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Trek Bikes Product Packaging Designer in Waterloo, Wisconsin
A bit about us
Trek is an awesome place to work, with amazing benefits for all employees. We build only products we love, provide incredible hospitality to our customers, and change the world by getting more people on bikes. When you’re on our team, you’re taken care of, encouraged to learn and grow, and given lots of opportunities to do so. Give us your best, and we’ll give it right back. Sound pretty sweet? Then come join us!
Job Description
Trek is looking for an experienced Packaging Designer to help take our retail packaging to the next level. In this role, you will be responsible for both graphic and form design. You will bridge the gap between design and engineering by creating, testing, and implementing packaging systems that satisfy operational requirements while providing consumers with a best-in-class unboxing experience. We are looking for someone with a strong portfolio of work who is passionate about design and sustainability.
Responsibilities
Work closely with Product Development, Design, Engineering, Warehouse, Marketing, and Retail teams to understand the product, merchandising, and operational needs
Use our prototype lab to create and test packaging samples, and gather feedback from cross-functional teams
Research, develop, and present packaging solutions that protect the product through global distribution, provide a great customer experience, meet cost targets, and have a strong consideration for sustainability
Create and translate product graphics onto packaging dielines using Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop
Produce assembly instructions for product suppliers to successfully package products
Communicate daily with global suppliers
Requirements
A bachelor’s degree in Packaging Science or Industrial Design
Preference to candidates with strong graphic design skills and/or experience with folding carton dieline design
Minimum 5 years full-time experience in Packaging or Industrial design
Strong Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop abilities; CAD skills are beneficial
Detailed knowledge of packaging materials, production processes, and specifications
Excellent organizational, time management, written and verbal communication skills; thorough attention to detail
Eagerness to learn new tools, software, skills, and about Trek products
NOTE: Serious candidates MUST present a well-rounded portfolio demonstrating graphic and packaging design experience
Trek Benefits:
• Flexible and fun company culture• Competitive health care• PPO & HDHP medical plan options, Dental insurance, Vision insurance• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)• Free life insurance & optional term life insurance• Competitive vacation package• 401(k) with match and Employee Stock Ownership Plans (ESOP)• 12 weeks of maternity leave with 100% pay• Flexible holiday schedule – 10 company holidays• Tuition Reimbursement up to $15,000! (Undergraduate & Masters programs)• Employee discounts on all product• Deep partner retail discounts
We are an Equal Employment Opportunity (“EEO”) Employer. Trek strictly prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, gender, gender identity, pregnancy, marital status, partnership status, sexual orientation, age, national origin, veteran or military status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, or any other characteristic prohibited by federal, state and/or local laws. This policy applies to all aspects of employment, including hiring, promotion, demotion, compensation, training, working conditions, transfer, job assignments, benefits, layoff, and termination.
We are an E-Verify employer.
For more information, please click on the following links:E-Verify Participation Poster: English / Spanish (https://e-verify.uscis.gov/web/media/resourcesContents/E-Verify_Participation_Poster_ES.pdf) E-Verify Right to Work Poster: English (https://www.e-verify.gov/sites/default/files/everify/posters/IER_RighttoWorkPoster.pdf) | Spanish (https://www.e-verify.gov/sites/default/files/everify/posters/IER_RighttoWorkPosterES.pdf)