Packaging Designer

Company Description

Montu is Australia's largest healthtech business with a focus on alternative healthcare. Founded in 2019, it supports patients, doctors and pharmacies through its Alternaleaf clinic, offers accredited healthcare education to clinicians via its SAGED platform, and dispensing solutions to pharmacies across Australia through Leafio. Montu is also the founding member of Cannabis Council Australia, a non-for-profit advocacy body that advances legislative change across the healthcare landscape. Our mission is to make alternative healthcare more affordable and accessible for the millions who could benefit.

Montu has been recognised as Australia's fastest-growing tech company in the Deloitte TechFast 50 for two consecutive years (#1 in 2022 and 2023), achieving remarkable revenue growth of 26,000% and 9,000%. Named #1 on LinkedIn's Top Startups Australia 2024, Montu has cemented its position as the largest business of its kind outside North America and continues to evolve on its journey.

This role is an Australia-based, fully work-from-home position, with access to co-working spaces in Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane.

Job Description

Please note we are seeking candidates who are immediately available (full time) for a 3 month contract. Be sure to include your design folio showcasing relevant packaging work.

We are seeking a dynamic, creative and detail oriented Packaging Designer (Mid / Snr) to join our team for a 3 month contract. In this role, you will be responsible for conceptualising, developing, and executing innovative packaging designs that align with Montu's brand identity, product requirements, and market trends.

Experience in packaging design is essential, demonstrating an ability to blend creativity with practical application. Additionally, proficiency in preparing files for print is required, ensuring all designs meet the highest quality standards.

Design Creation:

• Create and update packaging designs for our product range.
• Work with NPD to develop new brands including logos, typography, colour palette and packaging designs.
• Create visually appealing designs, across both print and digital media, for Montu Brands' marketing campaigns and various projects as required.
• Create printed communications including catalogues, brochures, flyers, leave-behinds and other printed promotional materials.
• Create digital assets for email marketing, social assets, icons, illustrations, presentations, website imagery, and more.
• Manage and lead the creative process for Montu Brands including briefing process, meeting timelines, project management system (asana)
• Ensure that packaging designs are consistent with the company's brand guidelines, maintaining a cohesive look and feel across all materials.
• Articulate design concepts effectively in presentations to internal teams and clients, explaining the rationale behind design decisions.
• Address design challenges with creativity and resourcefulness, finding innovative solutions that meet project requirements and deadlines.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams such as NPD, Product/Tech, leadership team to understand their design needs and deliver effective solutions.

Project Management:

• Manage multiple design projects simultaneously, organising tasks, setting timelines, booking creative presentation meetings and proactively communicating progress to stakeholders.
• Collaborate with project managers to ensure timely delivery and adherence to project milestones.

Quality Assurance and Continuous Improvement:

• Ensure all designs are created with a high level of accuracy
• Create accurate designs with excellent attention to detail, actioning feedback provided promptly and efficiently.
• Ensure that all designs are delivered on time and to the highest standard.
• Stay up-to-date with design trends, industry advancements, and emerging technologies to continuously improve design techniques.

Objectives and Key Results (OKRs) and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs):

• Deliver on individual and set departmental OKR and KPI's as determined from time to time.

Please note we are seeking candidates who are immediately available for a (full time) 3 month contract. Be sure to include your design folio showcasing relevant packaging work.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience with a strong portfolio including brand identity development and packaging design work
• Strong graphic design skills, including expertise in Adobe Creative Suite, particularly Illustrator, Figma, InDesign, Photoshop and After Effects.
• Packaging and finished art design experience
• Extensive background in graphic design, digital design and packaging design.
• Strong understanding of typography, colour theory, and composition.
• Knowledge of design trends.
• A commitment to creative excellence, insights and ideas.
• Understanding of big picture and alignment with the business goals.

Additional Information

You'll be joining a high-performing, fast-paced team where your work drives meaningful impact in a leading tech company at the intersection of healthcare. We take pride in our driven and results-focused culture, where ambitious individuals can push the boundaries of innovation and contribute to better outcomes for Australians.

Other benefits include:

• Gaining access to SAGED courses and more through the Greenhouse learning platform, fostering continuous growth and development.
• Enjoying discounts with over 450 retailers through our Reward and Recognition platform.
• The freedom of a full-time, work-from-home role.
• Access to co-working spaces in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, and select regional cities.
• Mental health support through our wellbeing platform, Unmind.
• A private health insurance discount through Medibank.
• Up to 8 weeks of paid parental leave.
• Swag kits to celebrate key milestones in your journey with us.
• Enhance your home office with our work from home equipment allowance benefit.
• Being part of one of the fastest-growing industries in Australia, improving the lives of hundreds of thousands of patients.

We are committed to facilitating a barrier-free recruitment process and work environment. If you require any accommodations, we welcome you to let us know so we can work with you to participate fully in our recruitment experience.