PACKAGING DESIGN PROJECT

Explore:
+ Collaborate with the Campus Team to understand the Global Decathlon Pack Direction.
+ Understand different internal sports packaging direction.
+ Understand Cricket products, list and analyse each NOP.
+ Work with designers, leaders, product managers, merchandisers, and engineers to understand the requirement for packaging, to ensure alignment to Cricket’s sport direction, real-time customer & store experiences, logistics, pricing etc. 

Create:
+ Define packaging guidelines - experience, layout, fonts, dimensions, CMF, graphical elements; for all Cricket NOPs & player intensities (Beginner to Advanced).
+ Align with Cricket Pack direction with Decathlon Global Pack.
+ Ensure simple design assets, for easy application in our absence.
+ Create comprehensive mood boards, sketches, digital explorations, 3D or real-size concept mockups to inspire the team.
+ Present and validate the direction with the team. 

Make:
+ Diffuse the guidelines to bring your vision to life (real-time application).
+ Present ideas & concepts to the team, diffuse the finalised direction onto a live project, and prepare production-ready tech packs and design files. 

KEY DELIVERABLES

Must:
1 x Packaging Guidebook for Cricket (Final Version). 

Bonus:
Product Packaging Diffusion on 1 or more NOPs.
Product Graphics, on-going creatives or presentations, in case required.

You are a Cricket or Sports Enthusiast who loves storytelling through design!
+ You are an energetic personality.
+ You are obsessed with brands, and experiences that they create through packaging.
+ You hang out with Pinterest, Instagram, for your daily dose of inspiration.
+ You have a sharp eye for detail and a strong sense of aesthetics. You analyse colour theory, typography, packaging experiences and critique graphics 24x7.
+ You aren't just an idea person. You are also a master planner.
+ You are a self-motivated, organised go-getter who can work independently to meet tight deadlines, and comfortably collaborate with anyone.
+ You love getting your hands dirty, doodle ideas, build concept mocks, use softwares to visualise ideas in 3D. 

Academically you are:
+ Currently pursuing or have completed B.Des / M.Des in Graphic / Communication.
+ You are from a reputed design college - IIT, NID or MIT
+ Proficient in Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, Premiere Pro and familiar with 3D design tools (Blender, Rhino, or similar).
+ Strong understanding of fundamental design principles, branding, packaging, CMF, graphics, and  typography.

Candidates must submit a portfolio showcasing graphic design projects specifically linked to Packaging to be considered. 

WHAT WILL YOU GAIN?
+ A stand out resume thanks to proven experience working with a globally recognised sports brand, Decathlon.
+ A real-world design experience spanning multiple product categories from concept to final production.
+ Continuous guidance from a vast network of experienced multidisciplinary designers,  industry experts, and suppliers.
+ Access to a vast network of stores, store leaders, customers and user group to understand their experiences.

Brand : Decathlon Cricket
Location : Decathlon Sports - Anubhava, Bengaluru, India
Duration : 6 Months (Start Immediately)
Job Type : Internship (Perfect for Design Students, Recent Graduates)
Stipend : ₹ 20,000 / Month