Packaging Designer

### 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.