Packaging Designer
El Segundo, CA
Contracted
Experienced
Packaging Production Designer – Global Creative
📍 Location: El Segundo, CA (Hybrid – 2 Days Remote / Week)
💰 Pay Rate: Up to $41.70/hr on W2
📅 Duration: 3+ Month Contract (Potential Extension)
We are seeking an experienced Packaging Production Designer to support a globally recognized beauty and cosmetics brand. This role will focus on creating innovative, production-ready packaging solutions while collaborating closely with marketing, product development, and cross-functional teams.
Key Responsibilities
- Concept, design, and develop packaging and component solutions from initial sketches through final production-ready artwork.
- Create and maintain production-ready artwork for primary and secondary packaging in accordance with established brand guidelines.
- Collaborate with marketing, product development, and other cross-functional teams to ensure packaging designs are executable and aligned with business objectives.
- Manage multiple packaging design projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
- Organize, maintain, and archive packaging assets, design files, templates, fonts, icons, and related creative materials.
- Establish and maintain file naming conventions and asset management processes.
- Conduct market research, competitive analysis, and trend monitoring to identify opportunities for innovation and creative excellence.
- Partner with vendors and production teams to refine designs and ensure quality, feasibility, and successful execution.
- Support creative initiatives and contribute fresh ideas that enhance brand presence and product innovation.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design or equivalent professional experience.
- Proven experience as a Packaging Designer or Packaging Production Designer.
- Strong understanding of packaging production processes and artwork development.
- Experience working within established brand guidelines.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines effectively.
- Strong communication, collaboration, and organizational skills.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in the beauty, cosmetics, luxury, or consumer packaged goods (CPG) industry.
- Experience with market research and product placement advertising.
- Familiarity with digital marketing, web development, and project management tools.
- Experience collaborating with external vendors and manufacturing partners.
Technical Skills
- Expert-level proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, including:
- Adobe Illustrator
- Adobe Photoshop
- Adobe InDesign
- Proficiency with Figma
- Experience working with AI-powered creative tools.
- Strong Mac OS knowledge and basic Mac/PC compatibility troubleshooting skills.
- Familiarity with Microsoft PowerPoint and Microsoft Teams is a plus.
What We're Looking For
- Creative thinker with strong visual design skills and attention to detail.
- Passion for packaging innovation, branding, and consumer experience.
- Ability to balance creativity with production feasibility.
- Self-starter who thrives in a collaborative and fast-paced environment.
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