Graphic Designer

Position Information

Title: Graphic Designer

Country: US

Employment Type: Contract, Hybrid

Position Overview

McCormick is seeking a Contract Graphic Designer to support packaging design during a period of increased project volume. This role will focus on executing packaging initiatives ranging from simple to moderately complex across a variety of formats and brand systems. Work will span foundational (system-aligned) and evolutionary (lightly adaptive) projects, with the opportunity to contribute to larger initiatives in partnership with senior team members.

The ideal candidate brings strong design fundamentals and confidence working within established brand systems. This role will collaborate with Senior Designers & Managers across brand portfolios.

Key Responsibilities

Description

Execute packaging design projects across foundational and evolutionary project tiers—from concept adaptation through production releaseEnsure brand consistency and attention to detail across a range of SKUs, formats, and applicationsSupport rollout of brand systems across product portfolios, applying creative judgment while honoring existing design frameworksCollaborate with senior design leadership on check-ins and reviews for work that bridges into more strategic territoryPartner with Marketing, Regulatory, and other functions to deliver high-quality, print-ready artworkProvides peer review support to ensure high-quality deliverables across the teamEscalates questions or deviations from system guidelines when neededSupports a collaborative, flexible, and solution-oriented team environment

Required Qualifications

Level of Education and Discipline: Bachelor’s Degree in Graphic Design or related field of study.

Experience (functional/industry/commercial knowledge, business acumen):

5–7 years of professional package design experienceStrong packaging design and production knowledgeProficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign) and Microsoft OfficeAbility to interpret and apply established design systems with precisionStrong organizational and communication skills, with a proactive working styleComfortable collaborating across functions and giving/receiving feedback in a fast-paced environment

Preferred Qualifications

Experience (functional/industry/commercial knowledge, business acumen):

Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) Background in Food or Experience with in-house brand teams or agencies working with CPG clientsExperience in design projects that involve consumer research testingProficiency with collaboration tools (e.g., Teams, Box) Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Other Skills:

Ability to manage many projects at once, multi-task and deal with ever changing deadlines and priorities. Must be able to activate against a Design Brief in a timely manner and not miss deadlines or launch dates. The ability to partner cross functionally and provide feedback in a timely manner, navigate and predict project impact based on design decisions and demonstrate personal leadership for independent project management to drive effective business results, are critical for success in this role.

Job Type: Contract

Pay: $37.00 - $41.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Experience:

Graphic design: 5-7 years (Required)Adobe Creative Suite: 5-7 years (Required)

Ability to Commute:

Hunt Valley, MD 21031 (Required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Hunt Valley, MD 21031