Nautic Partners, LLC completed its acquisition of the Specialty Tapes business from Berry Global Group, Inc., rebranding the company as Vybond™. As a standalone business, Vybond is poised to strengthen its leadership in pressure-sensitive adhesive tapes, delivering innovative solutions to industrial and specialty markets worldwide. Headquartered in Franklin, KY, with facilities in Riverhead, NY, and Bristol, RI, Vybond Group, Inc. manufactures specialty foil, film, and duct tapes and adhesives. With over 1,500 specialty SKUs spanning 500+ product families, Vybond serves 1,500+ customers across the HVAC, building and construction, industrial, retail, medical, aerospace, automotive, and other specialty industries. 

Position Summary 

As a Creative Services Specialist, you’ll be a key player on our dynamic marketing team. This is an opportunity to shape how we communicate our brand and support our valued customers. You'll collaborate with a fun and talented group of marketers, packaging engineers, and private label partners to bring packaging designs to life and create eye-catching marketing content that tells our story.

In this role, you’ll take charge of packaging design updates, ensuring seamless implementation for our private label products. You’ll also showcase your graphic design skills by crafting compelling marketing materials that align with our brand and deliver key messaging. If you thrive in a collaborative, fast-paced environment where creativity meets strategy, this is the place for you!

Ready to bring your creative vision to the table? We’d love to meet you!

The position will be based out of Franklin, KY or Remote.  

Packaging Design and Private Label Coordination:

• Collaborate with packaging engineers, private label customers, and internal teams to ensure packaging designs meet quality standards and regulatory requirements.
• Coordinate and oversee the packaging artwork approval process, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and adherence to brand and customer guidelines.
• Act as the primary point of contact for private label customers, ensuring their packaging requirements are met in a timely and efficient manner.
• Communicate with vendors, customers, and internal stakeholders to resolve issues, implement feedback, and track packaging projects through completion.
• Maintain and document all packaging-related project details, timelines, and status updates.

Artwork Review and Quality Assurance:

• Review and approve all print artwork materials to ensure compliance with quality standards, brand guidelines, and regulatory requirements.
• Provide clear and constructive feedback to designers and vendors to improve artwork quality and resolve discrepancies.
• Collaborate with internal teams to prioritize workload, meet deadlines, and ensure timely approvals for production.
• Monitor print schedules, communicate project status, and address potential delays or issues proactively.

Graphic Design and Marketing Support:

• Design and update marketing materials, including brochures, product literature, presentations, and promotional content.
• Collaborate with the marketing team to create visually compelling graphics that align with brand identity and messaging.
• Assist in the development and refinement of visual assets for digital and print platforms.
• Ensure all marketing collateral meets quality standards and is delivered on schedule.

Process Improvement and Reporting:

• Identify opportunities to improve workflows, enhance efficiency, and implement cost-saving measures.
• Document processes and maintain detailed records of project milestones, approvals, and revisions.
• Generate reports on project activities and provide recommendations for future enhancements.

Key Competencies and Skills:

• Exceptional attention to detail with a strong ability to review and ensure artwork accuracy.
• Excellent communication skills to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams, customers, and vendors.
• Strong organizational and project management skills with the ability to multitask and prioritize in a deadline-driven environment.
• Proficiency in graphic design tools (e.g., Adobe Creative Suite) and familiarity with print production processes.
• Knowledge of packaging design standards and regulatory compliance is a plus.
• Ability to think critically and provide creative solutions to complex challenges.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design, Marketing, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• 3+ years of experience in packaging design, graphic design, or a similar role.
• Understanding of branding principles, design trends, and print production workflows.
• Willingness to travel as needed to collaborate with customers and vendors on complex projects.
• Excellent verbal and written communication to effectively interact with internal and external stakeholders.
• Capable of adjusting to changing priorities and work demands.
• Deep experience in MS Suites (including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, and Outlook).
• Flexible hours as dictated by the needs of business for projects and meetings.