Job Description

Overview of Job Description: Provide administrative support to the Product Development team. Assist with all packaging development from concept to final for food products and gifts. Assist with updating and maintaining all Product task lists and timelines while maintaining files and libraries.

Primary Tasks and Responsibilities: • Assist with maintaining all Product Development and schedules and timelines • Assist with all proofing for packaging, Inserts and Labels. • Setup, maintain and update all Product Development Files. • Create new DNA cost sheets for all Product Development packages. • Review Nutritional information, Kosher Information, Product information and Graphics before going to Print (final art files). • Prepare files and Create Nutritional Inserts using Adobe Illustrator. • Create contents labels for towers/gifts (Wholesale & WC) using Adobe Illustrator and Bartender. • Assist with maintaining Company Kosher Library and Product files with annual updates. • Assist with maintaining Company Nutritional Library and Product files with updates. • Maintain, update and meet the timelines for all deliverables. • Manage Label Group communications and requests to meet all Production timelines. • Manage Wine Label development process and prepare all documents for proofing review and approval.

Secondary Tasks and Responsibilities • Work closely with Purchasing to: -Obtain Nutritional information, NFP, ingredients and allergen information; -Obtain vendor Kosher certification for products in development; -Obtain necessary artwork elements. • Assist with proofing all Export labels and documentation. • Provide administrative support to the Design Team as needed. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: • Possess strong written and verbal communication skills • Possess a Basic understanding of Project Management • Ability to Type 40 WPM or More • Highly Proficient with: MS-Office: Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint • Knowledge of Adobe Illustrator • Ability to multi-task multiple projects in a fast paced environment • Have a clear sense of ownership and accountability in your responsibilities • Possess attention to detail, problem-solving and accuracy is critical • Excellent time management skills • Ability to prioritize and manage daily workload • Work over-time as needed voluntary and mandatory.

Education: • College Degree AA and/or BA/BS or equivalent experience

Company Description

Since 1984, Houdini Inc. has been the leading supplier of upscale food and wine gifts to re-seller's throughout the U.S. Our trend-right gift assortments are found at America's foremost warehouse clubs, mass merchandisers, liquor retailers, specialty stores, catalog companies and internet sites.