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