Packaging Designer - Mid / Snr - 3 month contract

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.

Employment Type

• Full-time

Location Type

• Remote