Freelance Packaging Graphic Designer - Home Textile

FREELANCE PACKAGING GRAPHIC DESIGNER – HOME TEXTILE

Job Overview

We are seeking an experienced Freelance Packaging Graphic Designer to support our home textiles categories, including pillows, throws, bedding, and rugs. This is a project-based freelance role with occasional onsite work at our corporate office in the New York Tri-State area.

This role requires strong expertise in packaging design, dielines, and print production, with the ability to deliver retail-ready packaging that aligns with brand strategy while meeting retailer and manufacturing requirements.

Experience in off-price or high-volume retail packaging is highly preferred, as packaging plays a critical role in driving consumer purchase decisions in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

Design and execute packaging concepts from ideation through final production
Develop innovative, on-brand packaging for retail environments
Work directly with dielines to ensure accuracy and print readiness
Prepare and deliver production-ready files per vendor and printer specifications
Create detailed tech packs, including measurements, materials, and construction details
Adapt designs based on retailer requirements, compliance standards, and feedback
Maintain brand consistency across multiple product lines
Stay current on packaging trends, materials, and sustainability practices

Requirements

Portfolio (Required)

Must include packaging design work
Should demonstrate production-ready files, dielines, and finished packaging
Experience in textiles or soft home strongly preferred

Experience

5–7+ years of packaging graphic design experience
Experience with retail packaging (off-price or high-volume preferred)
Expert in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign)
Strong knowledge of dielines, print production, packaging formats, and materials
Familiarity with GSM, substrates, Pantone matching, and finishing techniques

Additional Skills

Strong typography and layout skills
High attention to detail and organization
Ability to manage multiple projects and meet tight deadlines
Strong communication and collaboration skills

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with packaging compliance and labeling regulations
Background in fast-paced consumer brands or retail environments
Familiarity with AI tools within a design workflow

Pay: $75.00 - $110.00 per hour

Work Location: In person