Packaging Brand Designer (Hybrid)
or drop it. But location, type, and compensation are substantive. The rules say "never create Pay/Schedule/Benefits sections unless the posting actually states them." Here, compensation range is given ($50-$55/hr W2), schedule is hybrid (onsite 1-2x a week), type is contract through end of 2026. Benefits are listed at the end. So I should include these as sections? The rules: "use
for section headings (e.g. About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule)." So I can create sections for Pay, Schedule, Benefits, Type? But the example headings include "About the role", "Responsibilities", "Requirements", "Qualifications", "Skills", "Benefits", "Pay", "Schedule". The posting has "Responsibilities", "Qualifications". Also has location, type, compensation. The rules: "include a section ONLY when the posting has real, specific content for it — never emit a heading followed by filler/placeholder text". So I should include sections for Responsibilities, Qualifications, and maybe Pay, Schedule, Benefits, Type? But "Type" is not in the example list. However, the posting says "Type: Contract through end of 2026 with potential for extension". That's specific. The rules say "fold minor metadata into a short
or drop it." But this is not minor; it's contract duration. Could be part of "About the role" or a separate section. The example headings include "Schedule" and "Pay". So I'll create sections for Schedule, Pay, Benefits, and maybe "Contract Details" or "Type". But the rules say "Prefer a few substantive sections over many thin ones." So maybe combine location, type, schedule into one section? But the example headings are separate. Let's see: The posting has "Location: Hybrid schedule in Summit, NJ; onsite 1-2x a week, remote remaining days". That's schedule and location. "Type: Contract through end of 2026 with potential for extension". "Compensation Range: $50-$55/hr W2". Then later benefits are listed. So I'll create sections: "Schedule", "Contract Type", "Pay", "Benefits". But "Contract Type" not in example. Could use "Employment Type". The rules say use
for section headings (e.g. ... Schedule). So I can use "Schedule" for the hybrid schedule. For contract duration, maybe "Contract Details". But the rules say "never create Pay/Schedule/Benefits sections unless the posting actually states them." It does state them. So I'll include them.
Also, there's an "About the role" section? The posting starts with "Our beauty and skincare client is looking for a packaging design with strong branding skills to join their inhouse agency team." That's a description. Could be "About the Role". The rules say "use for section headings (e.g. About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule)." So I should include "About the Role" for that paragraph.
Then "Responsibilities" list. "Qualifications" list. The posting also has "Qualifications:" heading. That's good.
There's also "JOBID: 102026-165783" and EEO boilerplate, accommodation info, pay factors, benefits details, posting duration. The rules: "Remove cookie/navigation/legal/EEO/equal-opportunity/scam-warning boilerplate, duplicated lines, and application instructions." So I should remove EEO, accommodation, pay factors (since pay range already given), benefits details (but benefits are listed, so keep benefits section), posting duration (maybe drop). The benefits are listed: "medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility)." That's specific, so include in Benefits section.
The pay factors paragraph: "Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc." That's boilerplate, but the pay range is given. The rules say "never emit a heading followed by filler/placeholder text (e.g. 'commensurate with experience', 'not specified', 'N/A', 'varies', 'TBD')". The pay factors paragraph is not filler; it's additional info. But the rules say "fold minor metadata into a short
or drop it." Could include as a note in Pay section? But the pay range is specific. I'll include the range in Pay section, and maybe omit the factors paragraph. The posting also says "This posting is open for thirty (30) days." That's application instruction metadata, drop. Now, structure: - About the Role: paragraph describing the role. - Responsibilities: list. - Qualifications: list. - Schedule: hybrid schedule details. - Contract Type: contract through end of 2026 with potential extension. - Pay: $50-$55/hr W2. - Benefits: list of benefits. But the rules say "Prefer a few substantive sections over many thin ones." Contract Type and Schedule could be combined? But Schedule is a specific heading example. Contract Type maybe not. Could combine into "Employment Details" but not in example. I'll keep separate sections for Schedule and Contract Type? The example includes "Schedule" but not "Contract Type". However, the posting has both. I'll include "Schedule" and "Contract Duration" maybe. But the rules say "use
for section headings (e.g. About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule)." So only those are suggested. But "Contract Type" is not listed. However, the rules say "e.g." meaning examples. I can create other headings if needed. But to keep it simple, maybe include "Employment Type" as a heading. But the rules say "never create Pay/Schedule/Benefits sections unless the posting actually states them." It doesn't say not to create other sections. But "Prefer a few substantive sections over many thin ones." So maybe combine location, type, schedule into one "Job Details" section? But the example includes separate Schedule and Pay. I think it's okay to have Schedule and Pay separate. For contract type, I'll include as "Contract Details" or "Employment Type". I'll do "Contract Details" as a heading.
But the user might expect only the example headings. However, the instruction: "use for section headings (e.g. About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule)." It doesn't forbid other headings. But to be safe, I'll use only those headings that match. The posting has "Responsibilities", "Qualifications". It has schedule, pay, benefits. It has a description (About the role). It doesn't have "Requirements" separate from Qualifications, nor "Skills". So I'll use: About the Role, Responsibilities, Qualifications, Schedule, Pay, Benefits. And maybe "Contract Duration" as part of Schedule? Or include in About the Role? The contract duration is important. I'll create a "Contract Details" heading. But the rules say "never create Pay/Schedule/Benefits sections unless the posting actually states them." It doesn't say not to create other sections. I'll include "Contract Details" as a heading.
Alternatively, I could fold contract type into a short paragraph in About the Role. But the rules say "fold minor metadata into a short
or drop it." Contract duration is not minor. I'll create a section "Contract Details". Let's decide: I'll output:
About the Role
Our beauty and skincare client is looking for a packaging designer with strong branding skills to join their in-house agency team.
Responsibilities
- Develop packaging design intents, shopper toolkits, and master assets; guide regional adaptation while preserving core brand equities.
- Ensure packaging meets regulatory, claims, and multilingual requirements with clear hierarchy and legibility.
- Embed sustainability‑by‑design principles in partnership with Global Packaging teams.
- Connect with Brand Building, Design Realization, internal teams, and external partners.
- Track and integrate creative and industry trends into packaging development or shopper assets e.g. POSM, toolkits.
- Work daily with Design Realization, adaptive designers, and print production to ensure output aligns with design intent.
- Lead color/print feasibility, support remote or on‑site press approvals, and codify learnings into standards.
- Collaborate with regional teams to address local regulations, languages, and supply constraints without compromising brand integrity.
Qualifications
- 5+ years of FMCG/CPG packaging design experience (in‑house or agency).
- Strong portfolio demonstrating design‑to‑print excellence across substrates and processes, with understanding of end‑to‑end packaging development.
- Proven ability to translate brand strategy into production‑ready design intents.
- Expertise in color management, prepress, and proof/press checks.
- Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and InDesign.
- Demonstrated ability to lead, influence, and collaborate with designers and agency partners.
- Experience improving design workflows, standards, and systems.
- Familiarity with sustainability principles and application to packaging.
Schedule
Hybrid schedule in Summit, NJ; onsite 1–2 days per week, remote remaining days.
Contract Details
Contract through end of 2026 with potential for extension.
Pay
$50–$55/hr W2.
Benefits
- Medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings
- Short-term disability
- 401K plan (all benefits based on eligibility)