Packaging Designer

Job Title: Packaging Designer/ Designer - Packaging/ label

Location: Manhattan, NY

Duration: 3 Months Contract + High Possibility of Extension

Shift: 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM Monday to Friday - (hybrid) 3 days office 2 days remote

Job Description:

• We are seeking an experienced freelance senior packaging/graphic designer to join the Company Beauty Design team.
• The Senior Designer is responsible for creating commercially viable product designs for our Body Fragrance category.
• We are looking for someone who is passionate about design and fashion/beauty trends.
• The design aesthetic and ability must be modern, feminine, glamorous and sophisticated to support Company brand voice.

Daily Duties:

• Develop creative and appealing packaging concepts & designs for new seasonal personal care collections with meticulous focus on interpreting fragrances through the brand lens.
• Ability to clearly communicate ideas with broader team.
• Work closely with the design team to evolve & execute designs.
• Ability to quickly interpret feedback and deliver timely revisions.
• Be an idea generator, self-starter, and collaborative team-player.
• Confidently work on fast-paced and high-volume programs.
• Passionate commitment to staying aware of fashion and beauty market trends.
• Have an expert eye for color.
• Deliver product designs and technical turnovers with speed, agility and acute attention to detail.
• Clearly communicate with comp houses to produce accurate 3D prototypes.
• Paces with the business with ability to quickly pivot on feedback and maintain a flexible mindset.
• Ability to adapt to evolving priorities and embrace constructive feedback with a positive attitude.

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in design, graphic arts, or equivalent experience.
• 7+ years of design experience in a comparable packaging environment.
• Strong portfolio showcasing a range of packaging/graphic design projects and concepts.
• Career track record that shows strong ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects and to meet deadlines using excellent organizational skills, quality execution and attention to detail.
• Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign).
• Strong understanding of typography, color theory, composition, and layout principles.
• Knowledge of print production processes and materials.
• Proficiency in creating mock-ups and prototypes to visualize packaging concepts.
• Collaborative partner with a team-oriented approach.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to present ideas effectively.
• Knowledge in, and passion for, current trends in design, beauty, and fashion.
• Upholding standards of personal professionalism and accountability.
• Must be comfortable working a hybrid schedule in our New York City office.

(Senior Packaging Designer, Graphic Designer, Beauty Packaging Design, Fragrance Packaging, Body Fragrance Packaging, Personal Care Packaging, Luxury Beauty Packaging, Brand-Led Design, Commercially Viable Design, Seasonal Collection Design, Modern Feminine Aesthetic, Glamorous Design Style, Sophisticated Brand Voice, Fashion and Beauty Trends, Trend Forecasting, Visual Storytelling, Color Expertise, Color Theory, Typography, Composition and Layout, Adobe Creative Suite, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe InDesign, Print Production Processes, Packaging Materials, Mockups and Prototypes, 3D Packaging Prototypes, Technical Design Turnovers, High-Volume Design Programs, Fast-Paced Environment, Agile Design Process, Rapid Revisions, Attention to Detail, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Design Team Collaboration, Stakeholder Communication, Comp House Coordination, Vendor Communication, Clear Design Presentations, Multi-Project Management)

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Job Type: Contract

Pay: $44.83 per hour

Work Location: Hybrid remote in New York, Ny 10038