Packaging Designer

Location: El Segundo, CA

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.