Packaging Designer

About Us:

Unity. Loyalty. Advancement. Charity. It’s what drives United Legwear & Apparel Co. to be the best global designer, manufacturer, and distributor of legwear, bodywear, apparel, and accessories. Founded in 1998 by Isaac E. Ash to make the very best legwear on the market, ULAC is an industry leader offering a full range of products for babies, kids, teens, and adults. We strive to sell our products at affordable prices for families. Hard work and exponential growth year on year has transformed ULAC into a global apparel and accessories company.

About the Job:

At ULAC, The Packaging Designer bring brands to life through innovative packaging and trim design. As a Packaging Designer focused in apparel categories, you will create and develop packaging, labels, tags, and other branded elements that elevate the customer experience and strengthen brand identity. Working at the intersection of creativity and technical execution, you'll collaborate cross-functionally in a fast-paced environment to deliver packaging solutions that are visually compelling, brand-right, and production-ready.

What You Will Do:

• Design creative and functional packaging solutions for apparel products distributed globally.
• Digital and physical packaging and trim submissions to the license and/or customer for approvals.
• Ensure packaging and trim for each program reflect the design direction, brand’s identity, and customer/distribution requirements.
• Packaging and trim development with multiple factories; detailed layout review, cost and lead time comparison, and sample execution to establish approved color and quality standards.
• Prepare production-ready assets, including technical files, dielines, and artwork for manufacturing.
• Work with suppliers and vendors to ensure that packaging and trims are produced to specification and within the required timelines.
• Ensure packaging and trims meet both aesthetic and functional standards before mass production.
• Create and maintain apparel packaging and trim production guides with the required and most up to date item details.
• Perform any other duties as assigned in support of the company needs and operations.

What You Bring:

• Bachelor’s degree in design or related area and 3-5 years of relevant experience, particularly in packaging design.
• Highly proficient in MAC OS, Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop· Experience in Graphic and Packaging Design and Development
• High creativity and artistic abilities with keen attention to detail and ability to visualize in three dimensions.
• Proficient computer skills to include Adobe Suite programs and Microsoft Office (Excel and Word).
• Strong organizational skills that reflect ability to perform and prioritize multiple tasks and workload efficiently and seamlessly and follow-up.
• Excellent written and verbal skills as required for effective interpersonal communication.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with a team under critical time frames.
• Self-driven and experience working in a fast-paced environment and ability to apply good work habits to effectively complete assigned tasks and contribute to the smooth operation of the company/department.

What We Offer

At ULAC, we are committed to supporting the well-being and professional growth of our employees. Our comprehensive benefits package for all New York & New Jersey-based employees includes:

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
Access to quality health care coverage with a variety of plan options to fit your needs.

Fitness Reimbursement
Reimbursement is for eligible health and wellness programs to encourage a healthy lifestyle through our medical benefits plan.

Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance (100% Employer Paid)
Income protection to support you during unexpected health challenges, 100% company-paid.

Group-Term Life Insurance (100% Employer Paid)

Accidents can happen in an instant, affecting you and a loved one. Our Group-term Life Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance is designed to help families by providing financial protection in case of death or severe injury resulting from an accident.

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Confidential support services for mental health, work-life balance, and other personal matters.

401(k) Retirement Plan
Plan for your future with our competitive retirement savings plan, including employer matching of up to 4.5%

Pet Insurance
Coverage options to help care for your furry family members.

Paid Time Off (PTO) and Sick Leave
Competitive paid vacation and sick leave to support your work-life balance.

Bereavement Leave
Paid time off to grieve and attend to personal matters following the loss of a loved one.

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
Pre-tax savings accounts for healthcare and dependent care expenses.

Commuter Benefits
Tax-advantaged options to help cover public transit and commuting costs.

Tuition Reimbursement
Support for continued learning and development through approved educational programs.

Voluntary Life Insurance

Option to voluntarily add additional financial protection in the event of an unfortunate loss.

General Acknowledgement & Employment At-Will:

Employment in this position requires adherence to all policies and procedures set forth by United Legwear & Apparel Company. This position description is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities of the position, is not a contract and is subject to change at any time, with or without notice, by the employer. Furthermore, all employees are employed at-will with United Legwear & Apparel Company and are employed for no definite period of time and employment may be terminated without cause or notice.