POSITION SUMMARY:

　　The Materials Specialist - Packaging/Trims collaborates with product developers, merchants, creative services, suppliers, and vendors to ensure brand guidelines are executed for all materials - packaging/trims projects. This position is responsible for ensuring projects are started and executed in a clear, precise, and timely fashion. The packaging/trims specialist must be very detailed, organized, and able to meet deadlines. The person in this position works with many different groups and must build relationships both internally and externally. In addition, this position will develop apparel products for children’s apparel lines and assist in logo apparel projects.

　　ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

　　Prepares documentation to begin package/trim development and track progress to ensure deadlines are met. Contacts suppliers and/or vendors to collect and gather all necessary samples and product specifications, printing/product information, limitations, etc.

　　Identifies creative sources (print, graphic, 3D) and manages design development projects for product development teams.

　　Follows up on pending information from suppliers and/or development teams (i.e. missing specification information, cost estimate agreements, feedback on routing of proofs, invoices, etc.)

　　Carefully proofs of all design proofs. Organizes, routes, and facilitates approvals on all proofs throughout the development process (design brief, initial concepts, changes, and release to production).

　　Works with marketing brand coordinator, and merchant teams to make sure all current brand standards are incorporated into packaging and trim brand guidelines and properly executed in design through production.

　　Manages implementation of brand’s packaging and trim updates with internal teams, vendors, and suppliers.

　　Monitors and manages compliance with current packaging regulations in both United States and Canada.

　　Identifies and implements improvements in cost and quality. Monitors and manages sustainability trends.

　　Maintains packaging and trims libraries in PLM.

　　ALL OTHER DUTIES AS ASSIGNED.

　　EXPERIENCE/QUALIFICATIONS:

　　Preferred Degree: Bachelor’s Degree in Product Development, Design, or Business

　　Experience: Entry product development position; Less than 3 years in professional work experience in related field

　　KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITY:

　　Computer Skills: MS Office, Excel, Adobe Photoshop (up to CS4), Adobe Illustrator (up to CS4), Adobe Acrobat 9. Academic basis for analytical and trouble shooting skills

　　Attention to detail: visually and functionally.

　　Well organized.

　　Ability to multi-task, excellent time management

　　Ability to collaborate in a cross functional team environment.

　　Accountable to follow through on a task from beginning to end.

　　Capability to develop teamwork skills and learn to be flexible to changing business situations.

　　Learns positions responsibility for the outcome of projects.

　　Good verbal and written communication skills; with potential to develop presentation skills.

　　TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS:

　　NonePHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

　　Regular computer work and sitting.

　　Ability to use hand tools to di-sect samples and use measuring gauges.

　　Occasional walking, standing, and lifting up to 50lbs.

　　INDEPENDENT JUDGEMENT :

　　Performs duties within scope of general company policies, procedures, and objectives. Analyzes problems and performs needs assessments. Uses judgment in adapting broad guidelines to achieve desired result. Regular exercise of independent judgment within accepted practices. Makes recommendations that affect policies, procedures, and practices.Full Time Benefits Summary:

　　Enjoy discounts on retail merchandise, our restaurants, world-class resorts and conservation attractions!

　　Medical

　　Dental

　　Vision

　　Health Savings Account

　　Flexible Spending Account

　　Voluntary benefits

　　401k Retirement Savings

　　Paid holidays

　　Paid vacation

　　Paid sick time

　　Bass Pro Cares Fund

　　And more!

　　Bass Pro Shops is an equal opportunity employer. Hiring decisions are administered without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

　　Reasonable Accommodations

　　Qualified individuals with known disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act and certain state or local laws.

　　If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, please visit your nearest location or contact us at [email protected].

　　Bass Pro Shops

　　About Bass Pro Shops

　　Bass Pro Shops (http://www.basspro.com/) is North America’s premier outdoor and conservation company. Founded in 1972 when avid young angler Johnny Morris began selling tackle out of his father’s liquor store in Springfield, Missouri, today the company provides customers with unmatched offerings spanning premier destination retail, outdoor equipment manufacturing, world-class resort destinations and more. In 2017 Bass Pro Shops joined forces with Cabela’s (http://www.cabelas.com/) to create a “best-of-the-best” experience with superior products, dynamic locations and outstanding customer service. Bass Pro Shops also operates White River Marine Group (http://www.whiterivermg.com/) , offering an unsurpassed collection of industry-leading boat brands, and Big Cedar Lodge (http://www.bigcedar.com/) , America’s Premier Wilderness Resort. Under the visionary conservation leadership of Johnny Morris, Bass Pro Shops is a national leader in protecting habitat and introducing families to the outdoors and has been named by Forbes as “one of America’s Best Employers.”