Jesse R. Email & Phone Number

Los Angeles, California, United States

Culver City, California, United States

• Led the packaging design team, from concept to launch, for all aspects of product packaging.• Managed each project to ensure milestones and deadlines were met by ensuring strong communication with key stakeholders.• Regularly presented and shared ideas, concepts, and artwork progress to creative, marketing, development, and leadership teams for review and feedback.• Prepared digital renderings and/or physical mock-ups to convey the design intent and execution.• Worked closely with cross-functional teams (Packaging Development, Product Development, Marketing, Supply Chain) to execute packaging requirements and deliver on program objectives.• Concepted and designed special promotional sets and kits for PR and influencers.• Communicated the development and progress of packaging designs to the creative and marketing teams to ensure a cohesive 360 campaign.• Researched and leveraged consumer insights and design trends to deliver best-in-class product packaging. Executed brand strategy to drive packaging innovation for new products, product redesigns, and kits to align with the brand’s sustainability and cost targets. • Prepared design direction documents with digital mock-ups and detailed specifications to share with vendors to ensure accuracy. Liaison with printers and manufacturers on the development of prototypes. Approve samples and print drawdowns from vendors to ensure the accuracy of artwork, color, and finishes. • Mentored and coached the packaging design team.

West Hollywood, California, United States

West Hollywood, California, United States

• Designed and art directed all creative: Packaging, Website, Emails, Visual Merchandising, Product Photography, and Social Visuals. • Worked closely with Founders/Creative Directors to execute creative direction and maintain and build brand expression.• Managed each project to ensure milestones and deadlines were met by ensuring strong communication with key stakeholders.• Communicated the development and progress of all designs to the leadership and marketing team to ensure a cohesive 360 campaign.• Prepared digital renderings and/or physical mock-ups of packaging to convey the design intent and execution.• Designed special promotional sets and kits for PR and influencers.• Handled or managed production for all print designs and managed production designer.

Los Angeles, California, United States